Understanding the reasons behind teenagers’ resistance to advice can help parents foster trust and openness, with strategies centred on active listening, autonomy, and respectful response techniques. Parents often assume a teenager who rejects advice is refusing help. More often, the…
National’s plan to restrict screen use in early learning centres and enhance developmental reporting has divided advocates and academics, raising questions about technology’s role in early childhood development. Early childhood education advocates have given a guarded welcome to National’s plan…
A new study indicates children as young as five display partisan behaviour rooted in early social cues, raising questions about the origins of political loyalty and potential ways to reduce bias. With Election Day 2026 approaching, a new psychology study…
Research from Victoria University reveals that poorly fitting sports bras are contributing to a significant decline in female participation in organised sport across Australia, calling for systemic changes in education, access, and funding. Australian girls and women are dropping out…
Psychologist Tamar E. Chansky and health experts highlight practical strategies for parents to help children face anxiety during the back-to-school season, fostering resilience through expectation, reflection, and gradual exposure. As the new school year gets under way, many children settle…
A seasoned paediatrician highlights the rarity of serious adverse reactions to childhood vaccines, emphasizing their role as a medical triumph supported by extensive safety data and research. A veteran paediatrician has offered a blunt defence of childhood vaccination, saying that…
Making the first dental appointment a familiar and positive experience is crucial in preventing future fear, with experts emphasising early visits, honest communication, and child-friendly practices to shape healthier attitudes towards healthcare. Parents often expect a child’s fear of the…
Researchers in Tanzania have developed and begun implementing the Interaction Competencies with Children (ICC) model, a low-cost, culturally sensitive approach showing promising results in reducing violence in schools and homes, with government support for wider adoption. Tanzania is moving closer…
Inadequate PE budgets and space shortages compel schools to adapt, risking diminished physical activity and educational outcomes for students, according to SHAPE America. When a Minnesota school shut its gymnasium for renovations, physical education did not move into a spare…
Child development specialists warn that modern parenting tools may hinder essential skills like problem-solving by encouraging over-intervention. Experts advocate for giving children manageable independence to foster resilience, decision-making, and confidence in an increasingly connected world. Parents are often tempted to…
