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Cyberbullying among children and youth:Characteristics and prevention strategies

This book discusses cyberbullying among children; specifically explaining the prevalence of cyberbullying, the difficulties in detection & prevention, the...

The Mental Health of Children and Adolescents. Report on the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

This report regards the health & wellbeing of Australian children & adolescents. Based on a survey conducted in the homes of over 6,300 families with...

Parent voices guide smoking intervention development

While parents' influence on their children's smoking behaviour is widely recognised, little is known about parents of four to eight year olds' attitudes and...

How Does Support From Peers Compare With Support From Adults as Students Transition to Secondary School?

Students who expect and experience a positive transition to secondary school are generally well-supported by their peers, school, and family.

Gaps in Indigenous disadvantage not closing: A census cohort study of social determinants of health in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand from 1981-2006

Australia, Canada, and New Zealand are all developed nations that are home to Indigenous populations which have historically faced poorer outcomes than their...

Language, cognitive flexibility, and explicit false belief understanding: Longitudinal analysis in typical development and specific language impairment

The current study sought to further investigate in 91 English-speaking typically developing children and 30 children with specific language impairment...

Protocol for the Care-IS Trial: a randomised controlled trial of a supportive educational intervention for carers of patients with high-grade glioma (HGG).

This paper outlines the objectives of a randomised control trial that will be conducted to investigate primary carers of those with high-grade glioma.

Higher maternal protectiveness is associated with higher odds of child overweight and obesity: A longitudinal Australian study

Using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, this study aimed to examine the longitudinal relationships between maternal protectiveness and...

Bullying behaviour following students’ transition to a secondary boarding school context

This study investigated the prevalence and types of bullying behaviour that boarding students experienced during the transition to a secondary boarding school.

Engaging, supporting and working with children and families in Tasmania’s Child and Family Centres

The results showed that Tasmania's Child and Family Centres had a positive impact on parents' use and experiences of services and supports for young children.