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.
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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.
Around 1 in 4 children already have trouble getting to sleep, or getting back to sleep when they wake in the night. This can worsen when travelling internationally. But melatonin isn’t the answer.
We surveyed 140 separated Australian parents about their experiences dealing with their child’s school.
A nursery for Olympic athletes is a small step forward for women returning to sport after birth. But what’s happening among Australian sporting codes?
Sharply restricting kids’ use of digital media is linked with problematic internet use — but it is still unclear why.
If you are worried about your teen’s social media use, consider joining them for screen-free time at home and organising regular activities offline.
Some of the most caring animal fathers are insects.
An unintentional consequence of NDIS supports has been an emphasis on clinical settings. But children with autism are served better by naturalistic supports.
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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 Literacy and 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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Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
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Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR, Midwifery Discipline Leader, Western Sydney University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Head of School of Education and Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Wollongong
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Assistant professor, School of Psychology, Scientist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Assistant Professor Psychology Department, Bond University
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, Podcast at MissPerceived, The University of Melbourne
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