Behaviour
Stamp out bad behaviour in public places
Laura Kiln With Christmas approaching fast, many parents are working out strategies to do all the festive shopping and cope with a bored toddler at the same time.
Encouraging your pre-schooler to rest and sleep
Carole It is to every family member’s advantage if we can encourage sound resting and sleeping habits in our youngsters.
Don’t be afraid to get dirty
Brooke Wells The media know how to play on the fear of parents that germs are the source of family illnesses and infections. But is the opposite in fact in true?
The value of reading
Carole Disseldorp By reading to our children, we are fostering curiosity, imagination and creativity and increasing the chance of academic success and positive life experiences.
Glued to the set - taming the television
Tania Andrusiak and Daniel Donahoo It could be any household, any evening, anywhere: fights over the remote, battles about unfinished homework, another skirmish lost against reality TV, tired parents wondering if it’s ever okay to use...
Depression found in 15% of preschoolers
Louise Hall Almost 15 per cent of preschoolers have abnormally high levels of depression and anxiety, and a difficult temperament at five months of age is the most important early warning sign, a study has found.
Early pointers to autism identified
Julie Robotham Toddlers who later go on to be diagnosed with autism use fewer gestures, such as pointing, Victorian researchers have discovered, in findings that may ultimately become part of an autism screening...
Growing up no easy thing for those born before their time
Nick Miller Toddlers are more likely to get anxious, depressed or have eating or sleeping problems if they were born 10 or more weeks premature, research has found.
Chips, chocolate and cordial: the diet that fuels toddlers
Julie Robotham They are barely walking, but already know what they like. More than a quarter of toddlers' total food intake comes from chips, sweetened drinks, biscuits and other nutritionally-poor "extras", Sydney...
First three years key to school success: study
Adele Horin How children are faring before they turn four is a strong guide to early school success, according to a major study.
Over-nannying tots far from super
Louise Hall Infants subjected to Supernanny-style parenting end up behaving just as badly at two years old as other children, Australian researchers say.
Anticipating challenges with our children
Carole Disseldorp If we can anticipate problems and take active preparatory steps we will feel much more satisfied with our parenting and our children’s behaviour.
Should children obey their parents?
Carole Disseldorp There is much emphasis placed in our society on children obeying their parents, but is this a healthy expectation for parents to have?
Communicating about sexuality with children
Family Planning Queensland It is important that children receive positive messages about sexuality. Parents, carers and schools can work together to promote healthy attitudes.
Night time tips for toddlers
Richie Young A sleeping routine for your toddler doesn't need to be treated as a military-precise regimen, but can be a positive cornerstone for a healthy lifestyle.
Bribes, rewards and praise
Pinky McKay What is the difference between a bribe and a reward? A bribe is something offered before the task in order to get your child to do what you want him to do and a reward (the second example) is...
Navigating the toddler minefield
Dr Emma Little Many of us can't wait to get through that first year of our baby's life so that they are sleeping through the night, have predictable routines and can be a little bit more independent.
Toilet training - is your child ready?
Richie Young Toilet training is a major part of your child's development and it involves commitment! While that may sound daunting, the key is ensuring you stay supportive and offer encouragement.
Bipolar disorder in children
Margaret Rice Diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children has increased dramatically in the US, and Australia is struggling to resist temptations to follow suit, writes Margaret Rice.
The economics of parenthood
Joshua Gans Joshua Gans seems like a regular family bloke till you look at the way he has brought up his three kids. The economics professor applied economic principles to his child rearing.
