Wellbeing

We tend to think that when children are using screens, they are passive or still. Here, researchers explore how screens can help keep kids physically active.

Clinical psychologist Vivienne Lewis, who treats young people with eating disorders, gives her verdict on changes to the Australian curriculum designed to prevent these health conditions from developing.

When it’s difficult to engage children in sports or active play, Dr Tara FitzGerald, Dr Free Coulston, Dr Kate Cameron, Dr Tandy Hastings-Ison and Dr Rachel Toovey have some ideas to help get kids moving, whatever their ability.

Learn how to support your children to have safe online experiences in a free live webinar from the eSafety Commissioner.

Finding balance in extracurricular activities, why half of parents want to improve their disciplining skills and patience, and understanding school avoidance.

The challenging adjustment of moving from child to tween. Are you overindulging or just spoiling your child? And the new campaign asking parents to talk about child sexual abuse.

Parenting is a juggle and, at times, a struggle. Here we've updated our list of podcasts for parents to help you, no matter what stage your family is at.

How do kids think about kindness? Summer Braun, Michael Warren and Kimberly Schonert-Reichl asked fourth and fifth graders — and the results showed they were particularly attuned to compassion and inclusion.

Our young people will likely hear about the unfolding situation in the Middle East either through their social media feeds or overhearing adults. Clinical psychologists Dr Judith Locke and Dr Danielle Einstein share tips on how parents can support their children.