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Early life adversity impacts children’s white matter, leading to cognitive difficulties
Difficult early life experiences, such as exposure to violence, neglect, abuse, poverty, parental mental health issues, and family instability have been linked with diminished white matter connections, a new study has shown.
2025-04-10 09:31:07
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If a child has extra needs, support can be hard to find. This new approach can help make it easier and quicker
If your child is struggling with certain everyday activities – such as playing with other kids, getting dressed or paying attention – you might want to get them assessed to see if they need additional support.
2025-04-10 05:14:28
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New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do?
Once upon a time, children fought for control of the remote to the sole family television. Now the choice of screen-based content available to kids seems endless. There are computers, tablets, phones and gaming consoles offering streaming services, online content and apps.
2025-04-09 04:27:20
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Stereotypes shape the types of toys found in children’s homes, UQ study shows
The types of play equipment available in a home with children varies depending on the sex of the children living there, a new University of Queensland (UQ) study has shown, with ‘boy’ homes having more bats and racquets, and ‘girl’ homes having more skipping ropes, slides and swings.
2025-04-08 08:24:43
by Freya Lucas
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Australia and New Zealand are plagued by ‘tall poppy syndrome’. But would a cure be worse than the disease?
The original tall poppies bloomed in the garden of Tarquin the Proud, last king of Rome. To communicate that his enemies should be defeated by killing their leaders, he is said to have decapitated the tallest flowers with a stick.
2025-04-08 04:28:04
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Child safety review: Key developments of 2025
2025-04-04 05:17:31
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Xap’s transformational role in SDN’s operational framework
2025-04-08 05:58:30
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Sesame Lane introduces new roles aimed at boosting children’s experiences
2025-04-03 09:48:37
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