Short article Jun 2023
Peer support for parents of children with complex needs
This article summarises the evidence on peer support for parents of children with complex needs and considers the implications for practitioners.
Short article Jun 2023
This article summarises the evidence on peer support for parents of children with complex needs and considers the implications for practitioners.
Short article May 2023
This short article developed with Emerging Minds summarises the findings of a meta-analysis conducted by Foster et al. (2022), Paternal Positivity and Child Mental Health: A Meta-Analysis, which examined whether children of fathers who display more paternal positivity are less likely to have mental health challenges.
Short article Aug 2022
Done well, co-design in child protection and out-of-home care research can bring new insights, improving professional knowledge, resources and service design.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article describes the evidence on and impacts of discipline and behaviour management strategies for children.
Short article Jul 2022
This short article presents a summary of the research on the mental health and help-seeking behaviours of refugees and what works to support them.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article describes the effects of physical punishment on children and the evidence available.
Short article Aug 2021
This short article explores the effects of excessive screen time on children and young people and how practitioners can support families to reduce it.
Short article Jun 2021
This short article outlines what practitioners should consider when making decisions about if and how to engage clients through digital technologies.
Short article Apr 2021
This short article presents research on adult family carers’ health and social wellbeing with implications for practitioners supporting parent carers.
Short article Dec 2020
This short article outlines how a national music therapy program adapted its service offering during lockdown to continue to support families.