Lots of digital tools promise to assist children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. But it’s hard to know what is and isn’t useful.
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They’re crying, but you have to leave and get to work. You spend the rest of the day feeling absolutely wretched. Sound familiar?
‘Weight creep’ doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here’s what’s behind this sneaky annual occurrence and some practical steps to prevent it.
Parents should raise their children to be curious, critical thinkers who question everything.
Planning a playdate can be stressful. Parents can end up worrying about where to go, what to do, whether the house is tidy enough, or that you might be judged about the food you offer.
Children and teens’ risk of drowning doubles during the school holidays, compared to term time.
Screens might buy peace in the short term. But returning to the real world can be overwhelming for children.
It’s the season for late nights, party food, way too much stimulation, tired kids and tired parents. It can all culminate in what seems like an endless meltdown.
When discussing the sleepover with the host family, it’s helpful to share that you have an open and honest communication style with your child.
It’s estimated half the men in Australian prisons are fathers. One way for them to stay in touch with their children is through ‘video visits’.
Future-oriented thinking, rather than careening from moment to moment, can help parents have more meaningful moments with their children.
Science-based insights can help dial down parents’ anxiety by reminding them to let go of what they can’t control and focus on what matters most.
The festive season can evoke feelings of loss or sadness, especially when holiday messaging focuses on being together.
A philosopher argues that children benefit both from the Santa fiction and from the eventual realisation that it’s not true.
I reviewed philosophers’ views on the ethics of deception and applied them to parental lies.
The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.
There is often a lack of support and information to help fathers during this transition.
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can guide us in setting better boundaries.
Parenting’s ultimate goal is raising healthy, happy, successful children. Figuring out how to keep parenting once the kids are adults is just another transition.
Many parents will use strategies to minimise potential privacy risks, such as by blurring their children’s faces in online posts. But is that enough?
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Researcher, Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Scientist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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