Quality childcare leads to benefits at school age
Children who receive a quality childcare experience at age 2-3 are more likely to be attentive and better able to deal with their emotions as they start school, according to new research from the...
First study to look at Australians’ use of surrogacy
Research into how Australians use surrogacy shows that most people thinking about it are considering or using overseas compensated arrangements.
The study, published online today in the Medical Journal of Australia, surveyed people considering or already...
Mums trust mums on the net: Australian study
Facebook groups for mothers are overtaking the traditional mums-and-bubs and playgroup environments as a source of trusted advice, and offers a largely untapped marketing tool for businesses wanting to sell their products, an Australian...
Easing childhood anxiety at hospital
An interactive “storybook” style app is making trips to Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) less daunting for children.
Kidz@GCU Hospital, which is based specifically on the GCUH experience, allows youngsters to follow the journey of...
Protecting newborns: milk protein could save millions from harm
An international effort led by the University of Sydney hopes to protect hundreds of Bangladeshi newborns from a host of severe health problems by assessing the effect of lactoferrin, a natural protein found in...
Exposing discrimination in sport
Researchers have identified school sporting environments as major sources of anxiety for same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people.
The research project, led by Victoria University’s Dr Caroline Symons, found more than 80% of young people in...
Literacy and Numeracy Week: 25-31 August
A simple message for parents who want to set their children up for academic success: it’s never too early to start supporting your child toward reading and writing.
ECU Early Childhood Studies Professor, Caroline Barratt-Pugh...
Correct seat belt use saves children’s lives
9 out of 10 children are seriously or fatally injured in traffic accidents because they are incorrectly restrained or because of loose objects in cars. Correct use of safety equipment will save more lives,...
Correct seat belt use saves children's lives
9 out of 10 children are seriously or fatally injured in traffic accidents because they are incorrectly restrained or because of loose objects in cars. Correct use of safety equipment will save more lives,...
Parents Part of the Problem in Distracted Teen Driving
Parents play a direct role in distracted teen driving, with more than half of teens talking on mobile phones with their mother or father while driving, according to new research presented at the American Psychological...
