14 February 2019

How to pack a healthy lunchbox for school

A healthy lunch box is essential for children to focus, learn and stay active during the school day. But knowing what to pack every day can be a challenge!

14 February 2019

How to pack a healthy lunchbox for school

It’s not unreasonable to assume foods labelled ‘low-fat, ‘no-added sugar’ or even a ‘superfood’ are healthier choices for your family.

22 January 2019

Should my child be drinking caffeine?

Your teenager may regularly reach for a coffee, energy drink, or other caffeinated beverage. But should your child be drinking caffeine at all?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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