Testing treatments for children’s behaviour disorders
Most parents have times when their defiant, argumentative child seems like an antagonistic alien. Hostile, boundary-pushing behaviour is usually part of normal childhood development.
However, when the behaviour isn’t transient, when it’s intense and relentless,...
Testing treatments for children's behaviour disorders
Most parents have times when their defiant, argumentative child seems like an antagonistic alien. Hostile, boundary-pushing behaviour is usually part of normal childhood development.
However, when the behaviour isn’t transient, when it’s intense and relentless,...
Don’t let sweet treats leave a sour taste this Easter
Waking to a chocolate egg or two on Easter Sunday is a pleasure most children look forward to, but parents are advised to be moderate and not shower kids with a mountain of chocolate...
Queensland program to prevent childhood obesity
Queensland families can sign up to a free government-funded healthy lifestyle program being run state-wide from April that can potentially transform their lives and which offers a fresh start following the Easter holidays.
The PEACH...
Improving post-natal care
What impact do modern parents' behaviours have on the early physical development and maturity of infants? This question is being answered in a ground-breaking Western Australian study.
The I-Chat study is investigating the influence of...
Getting to the point of parenting
Why do people really have kids?
While most parents might think they know the answer, research suggests this age-old question, in fact, remains mostly unanswered.
In response, and as ABS statistics indicate the number of children born in...
Hearing parents: research to examine effective school relationships
The relationship between parents and schools is in the spotlight as part of new research at Charles Sturt University (CSU).
Graduate Certificate (Educational Research) student Kathryn Dalton is currently researching the relationship between parents, guardians...
Can a natural supplement improve hyperactivity in boys?
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology are investigating the effects of a special extract of a native Indian herb and its ability to reduce symptoms related to hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity in boys.
Bacopa monnieri has...
Mums: we need you! Penrith Babylab opens its doors
Parents with an interest in improving our understanding of the way children learn about language and the world are urged to participate in the fun new scientific projects at the University of Western Sydney's...
Baby steps to easing labour pain
One in three women experience severe back pain during labour and birth, but that might change thanks to a safe, simple and effective treatment developed by University of Queensland researchers.
Professor Sue Kildea and Dr Nigel...
