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Experts to gather at ECU to share insights on parenting in the digital age
Leading Australian and international experts will gather at Edith Cowan University (ECU) tomorrow to share insights from decades of research talking with families about digital media use, including concerns around children’s screentime.
2025-02-19 08:33:20
by Freya Lucas
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How a troubled childhood can foster creative talent – new study
Many believe that a child’s creativity can only bloom in the warmth of a loving, nurturing and supportive household. While artistic talent can flourish in comfortable surroundings, research has shown that this is not always the case.
2025-02-17 06:52:29
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Up to 40% of young Australians aren’t getting enough sleep, leading to academic slips
Paediatric sleep expert Anna Baker of SleepBaker has warned that up to 40 per cent of Australian children may be failing to meet recommended sleep requirements, which could severely impact their cognitive development, memory retention, and emotional well-being.
2025-02-07 08:08:55
by Freya Lucas
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How we can avoid silencing children about forbidden topics
While there has been some improvement in children’s ability to talk about their experiences of abuse, much more can be done to support their safety and agency.
2025-01-28 07:26:10
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How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country’s birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages in appalling conditions where they received no care, attention or love. Though tragic, this infamous “natural experiment” has allowed us to learn a great deal about the effects of early-life trauma on the brain.
2025-01-22 05:10:13
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