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Most teenagers turn to parents and friends for help
The vast majority of Australian adolescents seek help for their personal and emotional problems from their parents and friends rather than health professionals,…
Smacking children to discipline and punish them
For decades the American Academy of Pediatrics discouraged parents from spanking.
Strong peer group helps keep bullies at bay
Adolescents with a strong peer group and close friends are less likely to be victims of bullying, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
Dieting a weight on teenage minds
A national study of Australian 14-15 year olds has found that many young people have negative feelings and beliefs about gaining weight.
Children growing up in families under housing stress
Many Australian children come from families that have experienced housing affordability stress for a period of time while they were growing up, according to research by…
Concussion rates a concern for teenage boys
A national study of Australian children’s use of health services has revealed significant rates of concussion among teenage boys.
Welfare dependence - cause or symptom of disadvantage?
The Australian Institute of Family Study’s submission to the House of Representatives Inquiry into Intergenerational Welfare Dependence ‘highlights the importance of…
Fathers’ work-life balance affects children’s mental health
Recent research by AIFS and the Australian National University shows that fathers' work-life balance impacts on children's mental health. While the ability of mothers…
How to successfully co-parent children after a divorce
Australian Institute of Family Studies Director Anne Hollonds told Channel Nine’s Today’s Agenda: ‘How much time the children spend with each parent is not the most…