Parent–child play: A mental health promotion strategy for all children
Webinar— December 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners can use child-led play to assist families to improve parent–child relationships and child mental health.
Early and middle childhood
All ages play: Intergenerational playgroups in residential aged care
Short article— 3 December 2019
This short article describes Playgroup Queensland’s pilot to provide an opportunity for aged care residents to engage in a weekly playgroup.
Kids and mobiles: How Australian children are using mobile phones – interactive report
Report— 26 November 2019
This study found that almost half of all children now own or have access to a mobile phone.
Is time-out appropriate and effective for children with trauma histories?
Short article— 26 November 2019
This short article reviews research on whether time-out is an appropriate and effective discipline strategy for children with trauma histories.
Family Foundations: An early intervention parenting support program
Report— 24 October 2019
This report highlights a program that can help parenting capacity and confidence.
Parenting pre-teens: A pivotal time for children and parents
Short article— 21 October 2019
This short article explores the challenges and opportunities for parents of children in the pre-teen years, based on a recent survey.
Effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis and support for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
News— 17 October 2019
The Australian Government is seeking submissions into how responses to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can be improved.
Cultivating nature: Mapping the gaps between expert and public understanding of early development
Report— 19 September 2019
This report is part of a project to help professionals communicate the evidence around early child development.
Early Years Conference: Today's Children, Tomorrow's Future – From Theory To Practice
Conference— 17 September 2019
Event dates: 28–29 May 2020, Cairns, Qld.
Working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use: Considering the needs of children in practice
Webinar— 16 Oct 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use can enhance their child-focused practice.
