by Catherine Suelo | Aug 1, 2024 | Child Development, Helpful Information, Parents
Karolina Grabowska/Pexels, CC BY Samantha Vlcek, RMIT University We know children often miss more school days in the winter months, as sickness sets in. But at this time of year, parents and teachers can also notice children disengaging from preferred activities and...
by Catherine Suelo | Jul 15, 2024 | Child Development, Childcare News, Helpful Information, Long Day Care, Parents
Victoria Minson, Australian Catholic University There is a new push to make early education and care more affordable for Australian families. The Productivity Commission is due to hand a major report to the federal government at the end of June on how to give all...
by Catherine Suelo | Jul 1, 2024 | Child Development, Childcare News, Helpful Information, Vacancy News
Rawpixel/Shutterstock Lisa M. Given, RMIT University Debate continues to rage in Australia over whether children should (or can) be banned from social media. Following politicians’ recent promises to ban those under 16 from the platforms, eSafety Commissioner Julie...
by Catherine Suelo | Jun 15, 2024 | Child Development, Helpful Information, Parents
Simon C Griffith Max M Gillings, Macquarie University; Mark Patrick Taylor, Macquarie University, and Simon Griffith, Macquarie University Recent public health threats such as COVID, and the current bird flu outbreak in Victoria, show we can’t separate human health...
by Catherine Suelo | Jun 3, 2024 | Child Development, Craft & Fun, Helpful Information, Parents
Sharomka/Shutterstock Amy Reichelt, University of Adelaide It’s a Saturday afternoon at a kids’ birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, and the...
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