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New Research Finds that Children Sleep Less if Media Devices Are In The Bedroom
We know from previous research reported on happychild that use of technology devices can negatively impact the sleep of teenagers. This new research from Finland studied an even younger population of...
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Why Children Should be Taught Philanthropy
“Philanthropy” is usually a word we associate with the world of adults and rich people. Increasingly though, children from a spread of socio-economic backgrounds are participating in and learning about...
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YUM! TOP TIPS FOR FEEDING BABIES AND KIDS WITH ALLERGIES
This is the definitive book for making simple, healthy meals for children with allergies and the whole family, written by the Children's Hospital at Westmead's allergy and nutrition experts With one...
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Is There a Gun Where Your Child Plays?
It was our teen who first told me that the parents of one of his friends keep a handgun in their family home '‘for protection'’. I did not react well. As far as I know, our son did not come into...
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Driving with Children in the Backseat? A Must-Read
Ever turned to attend to your child in the backseat as you’ve been driving? Or done a quick check on them in the rear view mirror? According to a new study out of Monash University Accident Research...
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Seven Top Tips for a Happy Family This Week
Two recent articles published online about simple things that make people happy got us thinking here at happychild – what can parents do this week that will help their children feel happiness? We’ve...
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Parents Asked to Limit TV and Have a Media Plan
The newly released policy from the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) Council on Communications and Media urges parents, schools, doctors and advertisers to recognise media effects on children –...
View ArticleChildren's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock performing Katy Perry's 'Roar'
An uplifting and optimistic take on Katy Perry's hit song, 'Roar', performed by patients and staff of the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, New Hampshire, USA. Get well soon, courageous...
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Christmas Concerns? Advice from an Expert
Gifts, Santa, and family time. While most children are thrilled by the approach of Christmas, some parents have mixed feelings. Dr Marc de Rosnay*, from the University of Sydney’s School of...
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Five Top Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Shyness
Shyness in kids is very common, and “everybody can feel shy in certain situations,” says Professor Jennifer Hudson, a clinical psychologist and research fellow from Macquarie University’s Centre for...
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