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Supporting parents with young children to create healthy screen time behaviours

Screen time is an increasing challenge faced by parents across Australia.

Learn more about the Program

The Early Start Screen Smart Program was developed with parents, for parents and professionals, and backed by research.

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Tracking global intervention coverage

Adam Dan Saddler Weiss PhD PhD Research Officer Honorary Research Fellow Daniel.Weiss@thekids.org.au Research Officer Honorary Research Fellow Adam

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The Kids researchers help quantify global impact of life-saving vaccines

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have helped map the global impact of life saving vaccines to mark the 50-year anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI).

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Study shows screen time is replacing vital language opportunities for toddlers

A first-of-its kind study has found that for every minute of screen time toddlers are exposed to at home, they hear fewer adult words, make fewer vocalisations and engage in fewer back-and-forth conversations with their parents.

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Child health research made possible through Telethon’s support

The generous support of Western Australians through Channel 7’s Telethon is helping to fund life-changing child health research, with two The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers awarded significant grants.

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New eczema storybook to promote healthy skin

A children’s book – written by community, for community – has been launched in Western Australia’s south-west to help children and families understand more about one of the most common inflammatory skin conditions in children.