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Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity – new research
The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Paediatrics both suggest preschool-aged children should have no more than one hour of screen time daily. But many young children in New ...
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Women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age
Australia’s gender pay gap has been shrinking year by year, but is still over 20% among Australia’s private companies, a new national report card shows.
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Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There’s more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already affects up to 35% of children ...
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Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
Physical activity can also sharpen kids’ thinking and improve school performance: being active is associated with improvements in concentration, decision-making abilities, attention and academic ...
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New research shows problematic community attitudes allow child sexual abuse to continue
New data has revealed some troubling findings, with pervasive and harmful community norms and attitudes that act to enable child sexual abuse to continue.
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Children aren’t reading for pleasure according to new research – here’s how you can ...
The joy of reading, alongside the awe and wonder from engaging in meaningful reading activities, is slowly being taken away from children.
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Playing in mud and dirt can boost your child’s immune system – here’s how
With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But while you might feel you should disinfect every surface in your home or ...
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Does tracking your employees actually make them more productive?
Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology.
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What are executive function delays? Research shows they’re similar in ADHD and autism
Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact learning, behaviour and development.
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Why is my kid using a baby voice? How can I manage it?
For children, being a baby reminds them of a time when they were safe, and all their needs were taken care of. When they revert to using a baby voice, they are signalling to us they’re feeling ...
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If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it with them – here ...
Our study emphasises that for digital media to form part of a well-rounded day, families should try to co-use it with their children.
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We can’t solve family violence until we include violence between siblings in the conversation
International estimates suggest that sibling violence (also known as sibling-to-sibling violence) is one of the most common forms of DFV globally.