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Distracted parenting is being blamed on phones, but does the evidence support the criticism?

Is digital distraction just another modern day parenting beat-up?

The evidence is still emerging about the psychological cost of mothers and fathers being distracted by phones and tablets

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Published in: Family & relationships, Learning & development
Tags: Adolescence, Child Development, Parenting, Technology, Wellbeing

Psychologist Carmela Pestell speaking on FASD in Perth  July 2018

20 myths about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder debunkedvideo

Awareness of FASD is on the rise, but many parents and health professionals are yet to recognise the symptoms of the disorder, or the scale of the problem. Children from all backgrounds are affected, making this a hidden epidemic behind many behavioural and learning issues. Read the transcript

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Published in: Learning & development, Society
Tags: Alcohol, Behaviour, Child Development, Disability, Learning, Parenting

A lack of awareness about FASD symptoms is robbing those affected of effective treatment

Australia’s hidden epidemic of alcohol harm

Drinking 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

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Adolescence, Alcohol, Behaviour, Brain, Child Development, Children, Disability, In the news, Learning difficulties, Mental illness, Parenting, Public health, Substance abuse, Wellbeing

The University of Sydney has studied the treatment of aggression, non-compliance, rule-breaking and excessive tantrums

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

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour change, Children, Mental health, Parenting

Suicide is a difficult but important topic to broach with your children

How to talk to your child about suicide

Stick with the simple truth when having this difficult but necessary conversation

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Parenting, Suicide

Psychologists are researching the effect of phones on students

Mobile phones in the classroom: A helpful or harmful hindrance?

Smartphones are proving useful educational tools - but psychological research highlights the risk of their presence in the classroom

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Published in: Learning & development, Work & performance
Tags: Adolescence, Behaviour, Children, Development, Education, Parenting, Wellbeing

Parents can do much to help their children learn skills for digital life

Six questions to help teens stay safe in the digital age

Helping teens manage online technology safely and wisely is often a tough task for parents and carers.  But it can be navigated

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Family, Parenting, Social media, Technology, Wellbeing

7 tips for helping your kids navigate digital life

Fast-changing technology and the ways to manage its impact are of great concern for parents. But helping your children develop their skills is a more constructive approach than strict rules and outright bans, says Jocelyn Brewer Assoc MAPS.

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Published in: Family & relationships
Tags: Adolescence, Children, Parenting, Social media, Technology, Wellbeing

Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?

There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: Anxiety, Development, Emotion, Health, Mental health, Mental illness, Parenting, Stress, Wellbeing

The importance of speaking to help with reading

How building your child’s spoken word bank can boost their capacity to read

Hearing a word makes reading it later easier, eye-tracking research has shown

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Published in: Learning & development
Tags: Children, Learning, Parenting

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