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Emotional abuse of children is a growing problem in Australia
We have an ever-increasing number of children and families facing complex challenges and we know next to nothing about who they are and how they are doing.
No simple solution when families meet the law
Adding to the trauma of a relationship breaking down, families can find themselves caught in a tangle of state and commonwealth laws.
It’s not just the toy aisles that teach children about gender stereotypes
Whether gendered toys are creating stereotypes or just playing to boys' and girls' innate differences is a vexed question.
Love by design: when science meets sex, lust, attraction and attachment
"Love drugs" have their risks, but are also potentially liberating, so people must be free to make their own choices about what works best for them.
We can we reduce gender inequality in housework – here’s how
Men have increased their housework contributions – a nod towards greater gender equality. Yet women still spend twice as much time on housework as men.
How do we choose a partner?
We know a lot about why people choose different brands of dishwashing detergent. But when it comes to the processes behind choosing a romantic partner, science knows surprisingly little.
From tiger to free-range parents – what research says about pros and cons of popular parenting styles
Is being a pushy parent good? It is helpful to protect your child in ways that mean they don't fail? Here's what the research says.
Child-free: why women who choose not to have kids are given such a hard time
Women who publicly state their desire never to be mothers in the traditional sense challenge the idea that woman and mother are synonymous.
How diversity and change has made the Australian family stronger than ever
It's tempting to look back nostagically when thinking about the idea of the "family", but the evidence shows that it's strong, functional and flourishing.
How we live now: Australian families at a glance
What does a modern Australian family look like and how does it compare with 10, 20 or even 30 years ago?
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