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Parent Pathways: Understanding the mental health and wellbeing of parents of trans children and young people.Yael Penelope Helen Perry Strauss Morgan BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD BA, MPH, PhD BA (Hons), Doctor of Psychology Head, Youth Mental Health
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An Overview of Early Childhood Health and Education Service Provision in AustraliaThe impact of children’s experiences through their first 2,000 days of life – from conception to the start of full-time schooling – are widely acknowledged.
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The Kids researchers help quantify global impact of life-saving vaccinesResearchers 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 toddlersA 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 supportThe 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 skinA 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.
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Back to school anxiety: How to help your child transition into the new school yearAs we count down to the end of the long summer holidays, it’s natural for children to feel anxious about what the new school year will bring.
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The Kids celebrate neurodiverse leader selected for prestigious STEM programA remarkable Institute leader will join a cohort of 25 STEM-qualified women to take part in the prestigious 2024 Women in Leadership Development (WILD) program.
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Getting through to young people on sun safety and vapingResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Cancer Council WA will team up on two projects aimed at identifying the most effective public health messaging for young people around SunSmart behaviours and how to stop vaping.
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OPINION: Fiona Stanley and Dan McAullay: Close the Gap focus ignores positivesThis opinion article was originally published in the West Australian on July 20, 2023.