Why talking to infants really matters
Exposure to child-directed speech sharpens infants' language processing skills and can predict future success. New work indicates early intervention can improve language skills in kids lagging behind.
Stanford researchers have shown that children who engage...
When Tragedy Strikes: Timing and Honesty Key to Talking About, Dealing with Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder from media exposure alone is rare
In the aftermath of the horrendous mass shootings many parents and caregivers may wonder how, or even whether, to discuss such a traumatic event with their...
Sticks and Stones
Jennifer E. Beebe, PhD, assistant professor of counseling and human services at Canisius College, says that to prevent or stop bullying, schools must implement collaborative programs that involve teachers, administrators and school counselors.
“It is...
Tips for taking the pain out of packing school lunch boxes
School starts across most of Australia this week, so parents and carers are breaking out the lunch boxes once again. For some, preparing food that kids will want to eat can become something of...
Making the most of ‘big school’
As Kindergarten children wait with nervous anticipation for the first day of school next week, Charles Sturt University (CSU) early childhood lecturer Dr Amy MacDonald has some tips for parents.
“Starting school is an exciting...
Making the most of 'big school'
As Kindergarten children wait with nervous anticipation for the first day of school next week, Charles Sturt University (CSU) early childhood lecturer Dr Amy MacDonald has some tips for parents.
“Starting school is an exciting...
Return to school set to spark Asthma ‘epidemic’
Parents and teachers are being warned to prepare for a surge in asthma emergencies when children return to classrooms for the start of the 2014 school year.
The National Asthma Council Australia says that the...
Return to school set to spark Asthma 'epidemic'
Parents and teachers are being warned to prepare for a surge in asthma emergencies when children return to classrooms for the start of the 2014 school year.
The National Asthma Council Australia says that the...
Eczema and bleach baths: Follow dermatologists’ instructions to keep children safe
Eczema is a common skin condition in children, which begins with very itchy skin. Scratching can cause a rash that can become infected. If your child’s eczema is frequently infected, your child’s dermatologist may...
Passing bowls family-style teaches day-care kids to respond to hunger cues, fights obesity
When children and child-care providers sit around a table together at mealtime, passing bowls and serving themselves, children learn to recognise when they are full better than they do when food is pre-plated for...
