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Parents are increasingly saying their child is ‘dysregulated’. What does that actually mean?
Children can have big emotions and sometimes struggle to process them. Here’s what it means for a child to be ‘dysregulated’.
What’s the difference between shyness and social anxiety?
Both involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations. But one can be debilitating.
Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help? Here’s what the evidence says
It sounds good in theory, but it doesn’t always work in practice. Here’s what the evidence from the UK and elsewhere shows so far.
Wondering how to teach your kids about consent? Here’s an age-based guide to get you started
When should you start discussing sex with your child? It may be earlier than you think: It starts with consent.
No mullets, no mohawks, no ‘awkwardly contrasting colours’: what are school policies on hair and why do they matter so much?
After yet another student is banned for having the “wrong” type of hair at school, new research shows this is part of a wider pattern to enforce norms around gender, class and race.
Parenting a perfectionist? Here’s how you can respond
Children and adolescents may experience perfectionism in relation to school work, sport, performance in art or music, or in relation to their own body. Here’s how parents can tackle it.
What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD?
One in 20 Australians has ADHD. But some people call the condition ADD. What’s the difference?
Here’s how you can talk to your kids about gendered violence, and 7 ways to model good behaviour
Despite consistent messaging ‘we all have a role to play’ when it comes to stopping violence against women, actual guidance on what parents should do can be difficult to find.
‘Listening is the most important part’: 10 things students with disability and their families want teachers to know
Students with disability are experts in themselves and their needs. But we found they are often not consulted by their teachers about what helps them at school.
Families including someone with mental illness can experience deep despair. They need support
When someone has mental illness, their families can experience distress, stress, fear, powerlessness, and still love.