An expert in child development explains why some kids are prone to pick up the nearest stick – or even banana – and turn it into a weapon.
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The quality of a child’s attachments to caregivers influences healthy development. And most kids with difficult temperaments do form secure attachments with their parents.
In Canada, where fewer than 10 per cent of kids regularly eat school-provided meals, parents, especially mothers, are left to juggle school lunches, often under major pressure.
Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.
For stressed-out mothers, exercise can boost mental well-being. But if a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be just another task on an endless to-do list.
Parents offer rewards because they think it will help a child reach a desired goal. But it is more helpful to focus on effort than ‘success’.
When it comes to starting lessons, research says ‘the sooner the better’. But pinpointing a precise age depends on a range of factors.
More men are keen to find the best balance when it comes to work and family but there are still significant barriers facing many fathers.
Try and get your student to focus on one thing at a time – helped by a calm, quiet study environment.
It’s neither practical nor helpful to keep children and teens off the internet in a hyper-connected, digital world.
There are developmental reasons for children being messy. But there are ways to encourage your child to look after their rooms without stressful conflict.
Our research on school students’ sexist behaviour towards teachers shows some school leaders, colleagues and parents are downplaying harassment and abuse.
Book Week is a time to celebrate reading and favourite characters. But not all children like to read.
Taking the stress and uncertainty out of going back to school can ease the process, a veteran counselor explains.
Children have been watching athletes win medals and do victory dances. But sport isn’t just about winning.
If you’re a parent, you’ll be well-acquainted with the hotly debated parenting topic of screen time. But how exactly does screen time impact a child’s physical health?
Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people’s well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter.
Immigrant parents may benefit from tailored support as they adjust to a new country, with flow on effects for their children’s mental health.
Many parents might be concerned about the time their teens spend online. However, by modelling healthy online behaviours and habits can set an example their kids can follow.
The art gallery can be a great place to talk about nudity with children. Here’s how to start the conversation, and answer their questions.
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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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Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Wollongong
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Researcher, Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Assistant Professor in Psychology, Bond University
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Edith Cowan University
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Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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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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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary