Infants Much Less Likely to Get the Flu if Their Moms Are Vaccinated During...
Babies whose moms get flu vaccinations while pregnant have a significantly reduced risk of acquiring influenza during their first six months of life, a new study shows, leading the authors to declare that the...
How important is handwriting in the digital age?
New research at Charles Sturt University (CSU) will examine the importance of teaching handwriting and computer keyboard skills to Australian primary school children.
The study, Handwriting, keyboarding or both? That is the question, is being conducted by...
Unique initiative promotes children’s wellbeing
A unique suite of online resources that aims to promote community-wide understanding and advancement of children's wellbeing was launched at Griffith University’s South Bank campus on Thursday, May 5.
The first of its kind in Australia, the RealWell initiative is...
Unique initiative promotes children's wellbeing
A unique suite of online resources that aims to promote community-wide understanding and advancement of children's wellbeing was launched at Griffith University’s South Bank campus on Thursday, May 5.
The first of its kind in Australia, the RealWell initiative is...
Australian parenting program acclaimed
The University of Queensland-developed Triple P – Positive Parenting Program has been included in US policy recommendations to reduce the toxic effects of poverty on children’s health.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that evidence-based parenting programs, including...
Safety Recall Children’s Panadol 5-12 years suspension 200 mL bottle
Recall - risk of allergic reaction due to potential contamination
Consumers and health professionals are advised that GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is in the process of recalling three batches of...
Australia-wide autism report calls for ‘agile’ response in classrooms
Australia's first national report investigating the educational needs of students with autism has identified social and emotional needs as the top priority to ensure success at school.
The Australian Educational Needs Analysis report was launched at the ASPECT...
Australia-wide autism report calls for 'agile' response in classrooms
Australia's first national report investigating the educational needs of students with autism has identified social and emotional needs as the top priority to ensure success at school.
The Australian Educational Needs Analysis report was launched at the ASPECT...
Letting the ‘love’ hormone kick in after childbirth
The ‘love’ hormone released when mum and baby have quality bonding time immediately after birth reduces the incidence of the woman haemorrhaging, says retired senior obstetrics manager Anne Saxton who will be awarded a...
Baby see, baby do?
That cute thing your newborn is doing that you’ve been telling everyone about… Chances are they aren’t copying it from you.
Researchers from The University of Queensland School of Psychology have recommended “modifying or abandoning”...
