Parenthub Newsletter

Issue 47 | 03 June 2015

Advice for parents

	All about sexting Sexting is a new term which has received considerable attention in the Australian media recently. So what is sexting, how common is it amongst Australian teens and why do they do it? »
	Sexting, teenagers and the Australian law Sexting is often just a bit of fun in the eyes of Australian teenagers, but in the eyes of most State and Federal laws, it can be a serious criminal offence. So which laws apply and how might they affect children who...»
	Mobile phone use in kids Dr Joe discusses important considerations for parents of children and teenagers who want to, or who already use mobile telephones...»

Of interest this week

	Why breastfed babies are so smart Loads of studies over the years have shown that children who were breastfed score higher on IQ tests and perform better in school, but the reason why remained unclear...»
	Nit-picking parents ‘putting kids off sport’ Flinders University research has found that many parents are unwittingly driving their children to quit sport because of intense, post-match grillings...»
	Children encouraged to be fearless, not anxious University of Queensland researchers are seeking families of anxious children to participate in a ground-breaking intervention called Fear-less...»
	Latest update on medicines supplied without child-resistant caps Consumers and health professionals are advised that a further product has been affected by the below issue...»
	Teenagers: They’re not that bad, apparently The image of the rebellious teen might be more myth than reality, according to researchers...»
	First screening test for common pregnancy complications University of Adelaide reproductive experts have developed the world’s first screening test which can predict a woman’s risk of developing common pregnancy complications...»
	Why quality childcare is important for low-income children High-quality childcare can help close developmental gaps in children from low socio-economic backgrounds, according to new research from the University of Adelaide...»

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Inspirational quotes for new parents

You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.
Franklin P. Jones
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Babies are always more trouble than you thought – and more wonderful.
Charles Osgood
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You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once.
Polish Proverb
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