School work a worry for sleepless teens
As Year 12 begins for thousands of South Australian students, a new Flinders University study shows teens who can’t fall asleep at night are mainly worrying about the fallout of sleeping in and missing...
Tips for taking the pain out of packing school lunch boxes
School starts across most of Australia this week, so parents and carers are breaking out the lunch boxes once again. For some, preparing food that kids will want to eat can become something of...
Making the most of ‘big school’
As Kindergarten children wait with nervous anticipation for the first day of school next week, Charles Sturt University (CSU) early childhood lecturer Dr Amy MacDonald has some tips for parents.
“Starting school is an exciting...
Making the most of 'big school'
As Kindergarten children wait with nervous anticipation for the first day of school next week, Charles Sturt University (CSU) early childhood lecturer Dr Amy MacDonald has some tips for parents.
“Starting school is an exciting...
Cancer Council and eftpos put skin cancer in the shade
Cancer Council is encouraging Australian secondary schools to do more to help prevent skin cancer, with the launch of its new secondary school shade initiative funded by the eftpos Giveback program.
From today, Australian high...
Eczema and bleach baths: Follow dermatologists’ instructions to keep children safe
Eczema is a common skin condition in children, which begins with very itchy skin. Scratching can cause a rash that can become infected. If your child’s eczema is frequently infected, your child’s dermatologist may...
Passing bowls family-style teaches day-care kids to respond to hunger cues, fights obesity
When children and child-care providers sit around a table together at mealtime, passing bowls and serving themselves, children learn to recognise when they are full better than they do when food is pre-plated for...
Help for parents trying to just say no
Health authorities are encouraging parents to "just say no" to junk food, but as any parent knows that's easier said than done.
Now, a program by QUT called PEACH is helping parents to say no...
Fast food not the major cause of rising childhood obesity rates
For several years, many have been quick to attribute rising fast-food consumption as the major factor causing rapid increases in childhood obesity. However a new study found that fast-food consumption is simply a byproduct...
Four steps to survive a heat wave
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) expert has urged people to stay hydrated, keep cool, take care of others, and to make a plan for the extreme heat forecast to last the rest of the...
