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Conquer Back-to-School Anxiety: 7 Tips for Parents and Kids

Trudy Meehan and Jolanta Burke, RCSI University By Trudy Meehan and Jolanta Burke, RCSI University
Trudy Meehan and Jolanta Burke, RCSI University

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Going back to school after the summer holidays can be a big deal. For some children, it means moving into a new classroom with a new teacher.

Embracing Femininity: A Feminist Philosopher's Journey with Barbie

Carol Hay, UMass Lowell By Carol Hay, UMass Lowell
Carol Hay, UMass Lowell

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As a mama trying to raise a daughter free from the gendered stereotypes of my own childhood, I steered her clear of Barbie dolls.

Child Anxiety Treatment Options: What You Need to Know

Simon Byrne, The University of Queensland By Simon Byrne, The University of Queensland
Simon Byrne, The University of Queensland

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Children’s fears can focus on areas such as being alone, talking to strangers or going to sleep. In small amounts these fears can be helpful for survival; in large amounts they can become overwhelming and impairing.

Many Parents Use Melatonin Gummies To Help Children Sleep

Sarah Blunden, CQUniversity Australia By Sarah Blunden, CQUniversity Australia
Sarah Blunden, CQUniversity Australia

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Sleep is important for psychological and physiological health, but many children have trouble getting to sleep, or getting back to sleep when they wake in the night.

Positive Parenting Can Protect Against the Effects of Stress in Childhood and Adolescence

Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé, University of Pittsburgh By Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé, University of Pittsburgh
Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé, University of Pittsburgh

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Warm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. That is the key takeaway of our recent study, published in the journal PNAS Nexus.

Finding the Balance: How Much Attention is Enough for Parents?

Amy Brown By Amy Brown
Amy Brown

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Parents today spend more time with their children than ever before. Yet, at the same time, they worry more than previous generations about doing enough – believing a lack of engagement may harm their child’s future success and wellbeing.

Writing a Letter to My Children to Read in the Year 2050

Elizabeth Cripps By Elizabeth Cripps
Elizabeth Cripps

a mystical setting with a woman and an old clock

I’ve decided to write a letter to my daughters in 2050. But when I pick up my pen, I can’t do it. My brain is too crowded with images of a mid-century that I may not live to see.

The Importance of Handwriting: 5 Reasons Kids Still Need to Learn Handwriting

Lucinda McKnight and Maria Nicholas By Lucinda McKnight and Maria Nicholas
Lucinda McKnight and Maria Nicholas

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Things have moved very quickly from keyboards and predictive text. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) means bots can now write human-quality text without having hands at all.

Nurturing Young Readers: 5 Strategies for Growing Children's Vocabulary

Hetty Roessingh By Hetty Roessingh
Hetty Roessingh

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Becoming a proficient reader holds endless possibilities for a child. These opportunties include long-term academic achievement and educational opportunities, daily life

Childhood Obesity: It’s Not Just About Food

Michael J. Shea, Ph.D By Michael J. Shea, Ph.D
Michael J. Shea, Ph.D

face of an overweight child

The origins of obesity are deep and wide, beginning at conception and even earlier. To consider an individual with obesity, we need to view that person as a biological, emotional, and spiritual being in a historical and social context.

Four Things to Know About Having a Caesarean Section

Claire Parker-Farthing By Claire Parker-Farthing
Claire Parker-Farthing

a woman talking to her doctor

There are many reasons why a caesarean may be performed, though typically it happens for medical reasons...

Choosing the Right Baby Toy: Science-Backed Tips for Fun and Development

Brenna Hassinger-Das and Jennifer M. Zosh By Brenna Hassinger-Das and Jennifer M. Zosh
Brenna Hassinger-Das and Jennifer M. Zosh

a baby sitting on the floor playing with toys

Discover science-backed tips for selecting the perfect baby toy. Learn how to prioritize development, choose open-ended toys, and avoid misleading marketing claims.

Should Summer-Born Children Start School Later?

Maxime Perrott et al By Maxime Perrott et al
Maxime Perrott et al

a group of young children walking to school

Are you uncertain about when to enroll your summer-born child in school? Discover what research says about the advantages and disadvantages of delaying or deferring school entry. Explore the academic, social, and emotional considerations for summer-born children and make an informed decision based on your child's unique circumstances.

Talking to Babies May Contribute to Brain Development – Here’s How To Do It

John Spencer By John Spencer
John Spencer

a mother talking to her baby

Explore the groundbreaking study on how talking to babies and toddlers impacts brain development. Learn about the influence of language input, myelin growth, and the benefits of contingent conversations.

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Teenager

Netta Weinstein By Netta Weinstein
Netta Weinstein

father and son in difficult conversation

Important conversations with teenagers are among the biggest challenges of parenting. They can feel like walking a tightrope. 

Is Aggression in Kids Related to How They Read Others’ Emotions?

Erinn Acland and Joanna Peplak By Erinn Acland and Joanna Peplak
Erinn Acland and Joanna Peplak

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Overtly hostile behavior tends to diminish with age except for a minority of children who are at risk of later criminality. This makes childhood a critical time for steering those most in-need away from difficult life paths. 

Emotional Abuse Is a Pattern of Hurtful Messages

Divna Haslam et al By Divna Haslam et al
Divna Haslam et al

a young boy

A key finding of our Australian Child Maltreatment Study, published in early 2023, is that emotional abuse is widespread and associated with similar harms as sexual abuse.

Obesity in Children Has Lifelong Health Effects

Christine Nguyen By Christine Nguyen
Christine Nguyen

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In the past two decades, children have become more obese and have developed obesity at a younger age. A 2020 report found that 14.7 million children and adolescents in the U.S. live with obesity.

What Makes a Good Parent? Is Acting on Climate Change as Important as Love and Bedtime Stories?

Craig Stanbury By Craig Stanbury
Craig Stanbury

a child sitting on the floor playing with a world globe

In her book, Parenting on Earth, philosopher and mother Elizabeth Cripps argues that to do right by their kids, parents must also attempt to do something about the problems caused by climate change.

Why Children Misbehave When They Are Tired

David Bueno i Torrens By David Bueno i Torrens
David Bueno i Torrens

a child misbehaving

Being tired is a feeling we often experience. When we do certain activities – physical or mental – over a period of time, or even after experiencing intense emotional states, we feel tired, perhaps even exhausted.

Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teenagers Impact Later Life

Mara Violato et al By Mara Violato et al
Mara Violato et al

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Occasional feelings of anxiety are normal, even in childhood – for example, a child may feel anxious about an approaching test at school. But if the anxiety is severe, long-lasting and interferes with a child’s daily life, it is called an anxiety disorder.

How Parents Feel about Feelings Can Affect Future Generations

Gillian England-Mason By Gillian England-Mason
Gillian England-Mason

 

 a mother sitting with her young child

How our families express feelings, talk about feelings and react to feelings can have ripple effects into the next generation.

7 Answers about Belly Buttons: Innies, Outies, and More

Sarah Leupen By Sarah Leupen
Sarah Leupen

a young girl looking at her belly button

Everyone has one, but you might not know much about it. Biologist Sarah Leupen explains the ins and outs of belly buttons.

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