Feature articles
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20 December 2018
Help young minds to heal after a natural disaster
Severe weather events like cyclones, floods, fires or drought can be scary for people of all ages, but babies and young children may feel particularly insecure and vulnerable.
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29 October 2018
Achondroplasia: It’s just one small part of the bigger picture
Diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia varies according to the condition, from occurring in utero as early as 20 weeks to taking months after birth to work out just what it is about a baby that’s different.
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04 October 2018
My journey to mental health recovery
Everyone around me was so busy worrying about my physical health that no one thought about the impact that a lifelong, incurable disease would have on my mental health.
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03 October 2018
Exercise, sleep, and screen time – how much do kids need?
Balancing time spent being active, sleeping, and sitting is vital, but it can be hard to know just how much of each activity is enough.
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10 September 2018
There’s no room for myths when talking about youth suicide
Adolescence is a time where young people experience strong emotions, including ups and downs. For some people the downs can be so intense and extreme that they run out of ways to cope with this pain on their own.
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29 August 2018
Five signs that your child might be addicted to video games
‘Just five more minutes’…. ‘But I can’t save at this point”…. ‘I’m almost levelled up’… If you’re a parent or a carer of a young person, the chances are you’re familiar with these common excuses for why they need more time
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22 June 2018
What’s wrong with rewarding or punishing children with food?
Rewarding a child with a sugary snack or denying them a treat when they’ve been naughty seems harmless but could it be teaching them unhealthy eating habits.
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18 June 2018
How to reduce allergens in your home
While allergies can’t always be cured, they can be managed by taking a few preventative steps at home so your child can be as comfortable as possible.
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05 June 2018
Seven reasons why play is good for your kids’ health
Playing is the natural way that babies and children learn and develop new physical, intellectual and emotional skills. So why is play so beneficial to a child’s development?