Should Parents Be More Compassionate to Themselves?
Research to date has demonstrated self-compassion to be an important resource in coping with life’s adversity. However, little is known about self-compassion in the parenting context. Researchers at the University of New England are...
How much do grandparents matter?
A James Cook University researcher is looking for participants to help share experiences about involuntary lost contact between grandparents and their grandchildren - and how to help fix it.
JCU researcher Associate Professor Susan Gair...
The stigma experiences of parents of children with mental health problems
Researchers at the University of Western Australia are seeking parents of children with mental health problems to take part in a study that will explore parents’ experiences.
“Our research so far has indicated that as...
Teachers quizzed about their thoughts on technology in classrooms
A QUT researcher says targeted investment in technology in schools could help drive improvements to student performance, particularly for children on the autism spectrum.
QUT computer scientist and AutismCRC PhD Scholarship recipient Anne Ozdowska has...
Call for women’s experiences with eating disorders in pregnancy and beyond
Nursing researchers at Western Sydney University are seeking women who have a current or past history with eating disorders, to take part in a study that will explore the issue of eating disorders during...
Sleep research offers help for babies and parents
Letting babies cry themselves to sleep may not cause the emotional, behavioural or parent-child attachment issues many parents fret about, a new study led by Flinders University has found.
The study’s findings, published in the...
Helping Year 12 students make better higher education choices
Researchers from UniSA’s School of Natural and Built Environments are leading a collaborative study by all three South Australian universities that is considering how Year 12 students choose what they study after high school...
Take back pain out of the equation for new mums
A world-first study at The University of Western Australia is looking at the link between female reproductive hormones and lower back injuries in women in a bid to resolve chronic back issues caused in...
New ads to deter young drivers using smartphones
A Queensland University of Technology researcher believes taking a positive and even humorous approach to road safety ads could be the key to reducing the number of young drivers who use their smartphones behind...
Alarm clock on teen sleep
More than 50% of teenagers do not get enough sleep on school nights, often due to the onset of puberty and social media-internet interaction.
While many teens report to be tired next day, parents are loath to...
