A new report warns that rising screen use among young children is displacing the talking, singing, reading and play that support early brain development. At the age of two, a child is now spending an average of 53 minutes a…
From opening lunchboxes to managing big feelings, practical routines and playful practice can help preschoolers settle into school without the pressure of being perfect. Parents often worry about whether a preschooler is “school ready”, but the better question is whether…
Research suggests structured football warm-ups can cut injuries by up to 46 per cent, making balance, strength and controlled movement more valuable than stretching alone. For many youth football teams, the opening minutes of practice still follow a familiar script:…
The 4D framework can help families distinguish temporary strain from persistent distress, disruption or danger , and recognise when practical support or professional care may be needed. Mental health is shaped not only by personal resilience but also by the…
A study of more than 10,000 Chinese adolescents found that those in the lowest fitness group were substantially more likely to report depressive symptoms, although the research cannot establish cause and effect. A large study of more than 10,000 Chinese…
A follow-up study suggests that nine months of choline supplementation in early childhood may improve non-verbal intelligence and working memory years later, though larger trials are needed. Choline supplements may offer children exposed to alcohol before birth a lasting boost…
Emily Olson is using Bauman College’s Eating for Health approach to make nutritious family meals more practical, starting with small changes that can survive busy routines. Emily Olson’s route through Bauman College began with a familiar family reality: busy days,…
A small study found that peer-directed communication increased when minimally speaking autistic children used video visual scene displays during play, with gains continuing after the intervention ended. For children who are minimally speaking, the obstacle is often not unwillingness to…
Anxiety can be overlooked in NDIS participants when distress appears as challenging behaviour, physical symptoms or withdrawal, but early psychological and behavioural support can improve daily life. Anxiety is a frequent but often hidden part of life for many NDIS…
A study of 21,797 Swedish twins found heavier interactive screen use in adolescence was linked to later anxiety and depression, but the association weakened substantially when shared family and genetic factors were taken into account. A large Swedish twin study…
