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William James Baker, University of Tasmania; Anne-Marie Forbes, University of Tasmania, and Kim McLeod, University of Tasmania One of the most important qualities for a young person to develop is resilience. This involves their ability to overcome adversity. Resilience is perhaps more important now than ever. Today’s young people have been facing adversity on a [...]
Jess Whitley, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Beth Saggers, Queensland University of Technology Over the past few years, the pandemic prompted school closures and remote learning that drew international attention to issues of students missing school — what researchers call “non-attendance.” Millions of students across the world missing varying amounts of school raises concerns about students’ learning loss and mental health [...]
Antonia Merritt, Dr Cassandra Wannan, Dr David Moseley , Dr Michelle Adams , Dr Riana De Netto , Dr Warda Syeda, Professor Bruce Tonge and Professor Christos PantelisDuring an initial mental health consultation, some people can exhibit overlapping symptoms consistent with multiple conditions – like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, psychotic-like symptoms, and/or autism. [...]
Evangeline Mantzioris, University of South Australia So your child has just announced they’ve gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now? Generally, a well balanced vegetarian diet is low in saturated fat and rich in the vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fibre. Here are some evidence-based tips to ensure your growing child gets [...]
Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, Deakin University and Sharon Horwood, Deakin University From learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there’s a kids’ app for everything. Recent US statistics indicate more than half of toddlers and three-quarters of preschoolers regularly access mobile apps. So it’s no surprise there has been an explosion of options [...]
Brendan HitchensIn an increasingly complex world of pandemics, wars, political tensions and climate struggles, how can we give young people the global competencies, skills, values and knowledge to help them navigate these issues? More specifically, while forces try to divide us, what are the concepts and subjects that bring us together? And how can educators [...]
Kirsten Lambert, Murdoch University We know teachers are under a lot of pressure. Teacher shortages, growing workloads as well as the demands of a complex job mean many teachers are stressed. But my research shows parents are not helping. In fact, they are making the problem worse. Teachers are increasingly copping abuse from parents and [...]
Peggy Kern, The University of Melbourne The How to Thrive documentary, which screens in cinemas from today, follows seven people as they learn to not only survive, but thrive. The documentary aligns with “positive psychology”, which aims to provide people with the skills and resources to proactively support their mental health and wellbeing. I research [...]
Suzannah Williams, University of Oxford and Tomi Adeniran, University of Oxford Many of us have no idea whether or not our period is “normal”. It’s no wonder, since not only is everyone different, but the stigma still keeps many of us from asking questions or discussing what we go through every month with friends and [...]
Elizabeth Westrupp, Deakin University and Jade Sheen, Deakin University Throughout the pandemic, many families have struggled with fears about COVID, employment and lock-downs – all while experiencing disruption to things like school, childcare, social support services and beloved activities. It has been stressful for some, traumatic for others. So it may be no surprise to learn many children have [...]
