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...
Prevalence of domestic violence in women seeking antenatal care and abortion services
The prevalence of domestic violence amongst women requesting a termination of pregnancy (TOP) is six times higher than amongst those in antenatal clinics, suggests a new study published today in BJOG: An International Journal...
Male-female communication at conception shapes the health of offspring
A father's input is important for his child's future health right from the moment of conception, with the quality of his seminal fluid playing a major and unique role in that process, according to...
Low Vitamin D in Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Severe Preeclampsia
Women who are deficient in vitamin D in the first 26 weeks of their pregnancy may be at risk of developing severe preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening disorder diagnosed by an increase in blood pressure...
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...
School work a worry for sleepless teens
As Year 12 begins for thousands of South Australian students, a new Flinders University study shows teens who can’t fall asleep at night are mainly worrying about the fallout of sleeping in and missing...
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...
Cancer Council and eftpos put skin cancer in the shade
Cancer Council is encouraging Australian secondary schools to do more to help prevent skin cancer, with the launch of its new secondary school shade initiative funded by the eftpos Giveback program.
From today, Australian high...
