Mental Health
When School Days are Lonely Days
Is your child lonely at school? A team of university experts is examining how to help. By Associate Professor Terry Bowles, University of Melbourne, Associate Professor Janet Scull, Monash University and Daniela Russo, University of Melbourne
Best of the Web: Mental Health Concerns over VCE, and more
The impact of VCE pressure on mental health, treating parents for a child's anxiety, and teaching kids to cross the road safely.
Why our Girls are Under So Much Pressure – and How We Can Help
Clinical psychologist Dr Lisa Damour says there is a great deal parents can do to help their daughters navigate life's rough waters. We talk to the New York Times best selling author about her new book.
How good nutrition can boost the mood of kids and teens
Leading adolescent and child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg has co-authored a new book on mood-boosting snacks for kids and teenagers, writes Shane Green.
The Man Cave: the Making of Better Young Men
The support of the Royal family has gained an international profile for Melbourne's The Man Cave and its mission to help boys and young men embrace a healthy masculinity. Shane Green speaks with co-founder Hunter Johnson.
Best of the Web: Mother-daughter coding classes, and more…
Coding classes for mums and daughters, don't just blame social media, paying kids to learn, and how to deal with a child's anger.
Best of the Web: Getting kids to write, and more
Encouraging our children to write, why the ATAR matters, kids books go political, and our young concerned about mental health.
Best of the Web: How Smartphones can Help Learning, the Mysteries of Kids’ Behaviour, the Myth of Teen Anxiety, and Calls to Ban Smacking
Learning using a smartphone, kids' behaviour explained, and the Big Myth about teen anxiety.
Best of the Web: Male Bias in Picture Books, Teens Turning Off Social Media, and the Dangers of Outcome Love
Why male characters fill kids' picture books, the teens saying 'no' to social media, and why grades shouldn't be linked to rewards.