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Back to school: How to pack a healthy lunchbox to keep your child fuelled up for learning and play

Plenty of parents will tell you the daily lunchbox dilemma is one thing they did not miss during the summer holidays – which stretched even longer due to WA’s hard lockdown.

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WA duo recognised as world’s most frequent autism research collaborators of the decade

Director of CliniKids, Professor Andrew Whitehouse, and Professor Murray Maybery, have been identified as the world’s most frequent autism research collaborators of the decade.

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App Offers Support and Ideas for Parents During the COVID-19 Crisis

Engaging activities to help families keep kids happy and healthy during social isolation are available in an Australian app underpinned by the latest child development science.

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How you can help your child adapt to home schooling

Many children have transitioned to home schooling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – bringing about a big change in routine for kids and the entire family.

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How the Australian bushfires can impact your family’s mental health

Bushfires can have a considerable impact on our physical and mental health, with some symptoms lasting long after the blaze is extinguished. And our children are amongst the most vulnerable.

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Supporting our transgender community

We at The Kids were disappointed to read the comments made by our new Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas about the transgender community.

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Tips for talking to your teenager about drinking before Leavers Week

As thousands of West Australian school leavers pack their bags for a week of celebration to mark the end of their school journey this weekend, it can be an anxious time for parents.

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Aboriginal researcher and psychiatrist named joint winner of national mental health prize

Pioneering Aboriginal psychiatrist, researcher and mental health champion Professor Helen Milroy has been named joint winner of the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize.

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Horses helping

Professor Juli Coffin’s most recent research focuses on the healing power of horses – also known as equine-assisted learning.

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People power takes tiny study to the next level

One of the biggest problems facing young people with neuromuscular disorders is the risk of breathing problems caused by muscle weakness during sleep.