The evidence is still emerging about the psychological cost of mothers and fathers being distracted by phones and tablets
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
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
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 talk to your child about suicide
Stick with the simple truth when having this difficult but necessary conversation
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
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
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.
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
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
From Around the Web
- Let’s tell kids what they can do online, instead of what they can’t doWashington Post
- The tech industry’s war on kidsMedium
- Study finds how sex gives life meaningBig Think
- ‘Couldn’t sleep, couldn’t train’: Boyd opens up on mental health issuesThe Age
- Depression link to coping mechanismsThe Australian
- Can you break a habit in 30 days?Sydney Morning Herald
- Perth mums endanger children by drinking alcohol while pregnantThe West Australian
Living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
June 26 2016
