Drinking too much alcohol in pregnancy may have a drastic impact on babies' brain development. But too often Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is overlooked as a cause of children's behavioural and learning issues
How to choose a psychologist for your child
Taking the first step can be daunting. But these simple questions can help you find the right psychologist for your young ones
How we learned to love failure
A week of celebration in a Melbourne school helped mistake-wary students understand the power of getting things wrong
Evidence-based parenting: how to deal with aggression, tantrums and defiance
Super challenging children can bring out the worst in parents. How to break the cycle of angry outbursts
How to help kids cope with stress at home
Children can pay an emotional price when their family situation sours. How can carers help them when hard times arrive?
How to help your child start school
Parents are key to helping little ones navigate the social, emotional, cognitive and practical changes that come with starting prep
How childhood trauma changes our mental health into adulthood
How you cope with stress is influenced by your earlier experiences, your genes and brain regulation
How to talk to your child about suicide
Stick with the simple truth when having this difficult but necessary conversation
Why kids genuinely can’t wait until Christmas
A child’s developing memory makes the world wondrous and slow, but an adult’s reliance on routine speeds everything up
Lies about Santa? They could be good for your child
Fantastical beliefs in children are associated with positive developmental outcomes
From Around the Web
- Can you break a habit in 30 days?Sydney Morning Herald
- Perth mums endanger children by drinking alcohol while pregnantThe West Australian
- Wait! Is Grandma a racist?Big Think
- Strong sibling bonds help kids deal with parental conflictEssential Kids
- Are personality tests like Myers-Briggs just corporate astrology?The Age
- WHO classifies ‘gaming disorder’ as a mental health conditionBig Think
- Study shows the detrimental long-term effects of helicopter parentingBig Think
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