News & Views How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis- the earlier the better Here’s the best way to start the conversation around autism to help children be happy about who they are and accept their differences.
News & Views Parental gambling affects 200,000 Australian children, new study A study shows nearly 200,000 children under the age of 15 in Australia are exposed to moderate or problem gambling by their parents at home.
News & Views Russia’s bombardment and Ukraine’s departure ban leave children and those with disabilities most vulnerable Russia’s war on Ukraine is driving some of the most rapid movement of refugees ever seen. Children, especially those with disabilities, are vulnerable.
News & Views Pfizer vaccine approved for children aged 5 to 11 from January The rollout is expected to begin on January 10, with children aged between 5 and 11 to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
News & Views How to talk to your child about a COVID diagnosis … and share the news with others Children have been hearing about the dangers of COVID since the pandemic began. Here’s how to help them understand and cope with a positive diagnosis.
News & Views Masks, ventilation, vaccination: 3 ways to protect our kids against the Delta variant COVID infections are rising among children. Here’s how parents and schools can best protect kids right now against the Delta variant.
News & Views High priority: why we must vaccinate children aged 12 and over now As a researcher with expertise on modelling infectious diseases, it’s my view children aged 12 and over must be vaccinated with high priority, writes Emma McBryde.
News & Views We cannot say we’re a country that cares about children There is no photographic evidence as tragically compelling of our disregard for children than the heart-shattering image of Kopika Murugappan leaning over to kiss the cheek of her crying three-year-old sister Tharunicaa.
News & Views 7 ways to make Easter safe and inclusive for children with food allergies There’s no need for children with food allergies to miss out this Easter. Here’s how to include them in your celebrations and help keep them safe.
News & Views First ever TIME Kid of the Year goes to 15-year old inventor Gitanjali Rao TIME magazine recognises America’s youngest and most inspiring leaders in Kid of the Year as 15-year-old scientist and inventor Gitanjali Rao
Jugglehood How I learned to stop worrying and love my daughter’s dance lessons The patriarchy teaches us that anything feminine is inherently less-than or frivolous. Taking my daughter to dance lessons changed my mind.
News & Views Why we need children’s life stories like I Am Greta A new Greta Thunberg biopic has drawn criticism from those who don’t see the value in the stories of young lives. But children’s voices matter and Thunberg’s is potent.