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Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There’s more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already affects up to 35% of children ...
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Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
Physical activity can also sharpen kids’ thinking and improve school performance: being active is associated with improvements in concentration, decision-making abilities, attention and academic ...
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Children aren’t reading for pleasure according to new research – here’s how you can help them love books
The joy of reading, alongside the awe and wonder from engaging in meaningful reading activities, is slowly being taken away from children.
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New research shows problematic community attitudes allow child sexual abuse to continue
New data has revealed some troubling findings, with pervasive and harmful community norms and attitudes that act to enable child sexual abuse to continue.
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Why is my kid using a baby voice? How can I manage it?
For children, being a baby reminds them of a time when they were safe, and all their needs were taken care of. When they revert to using a baby voice, they are signalling to us they’re feeling ...
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If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it with them – here’s why
Our study emphasises that for digital media to form part of a well-rounded day, families should try to co-use it with their children.
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We can’t solve family violence until we include violence between siblings in the conversation
International estimates suggest that sibling violence (also known as sibling-to-sibling violence) is one of the most common forms of DFV globally.
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Does tracking your employees actually make them more productive?
Monitored employees will detect the lack of trust and feel anxious under constant scrutiny and unrealistic goals. Their creativity may even be stifled.
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Playing in mud and dirt can boost your child’s immune system – here’s how
Research shows Mycobacterium vaccae, a type of bacteria commonly found in soil, is shown to reduce inflammation and even improve mood.
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What are executive function delays? Research shows they’re similar in ADHD and autism
Surprisingly, we found most neurodevelopmental conditions showed very similar delays in their executive skills. Children with ADHD showed difficulties with attention and impulse control, for example, ...