For almost one in seven Australians aged four to 17 years, behaviour is significant in nature, persists over time and tends to mismatch their developmental stage.
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It can be difficult to tell the difference between disordered and difficult behaviour, and the approach is different for both.
Internet safety in early childhood is a new area of research because, until now, children as young as four weren’t able to easily access the internet.
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Touchscreen technologies have made it easy for children as young as four to go online. Here are some things to teach them about how to be safe on the internet.
Starting a new school can be stressful. But as a parent, you can help.
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School can always be stressful, but starting high school for the first time comes with its own fears and anxieties. Here’s some simple advice for parents to help their freshmen navigate the new year.
Lone parents should not be pariahs.
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