In Canada, where fewer than 10 per cent of kids regularly eat school-provided meals, parents, especially mothers, are left to juggle school lunches, often under major pressure.
Robin Nabi, University of California, Santa Barbara
Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.
For stressed-out mothers, exercise can boost mental well-being. But if a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be just another task on an endless to-do list.
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Our research on school students’ sexist behaviour towards teachers shows some school leaders, colleagues and parents are downplaying harassment and abuse.
If you’re a parent, you’ll be well-acquainted with the hotly debated parenting topic of screen time. But how exactly does screen time impact a child’s physical health?
Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people’s well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter.
Many parents might be concerned about the time their teens spend online. However, by modelling healthy online behaviours and habits can set an example their kids can follow.
Around 1 in 4 children already have trouble getting to sleep, or getting back to sleep when they wake in the night. This can worsen when travelling internationally. But melatonin isn’t the answer.
Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
Assistant professor, School of Psychology, Scientist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa