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Parenting in the Digital Age

Being a parent in the 21st Century can present some challenges, so it is important to use all the tools.

Keeping your kids moving during WA’s hard lockdown

Western Australia’s sudden hard lockdown came without warning and unlike when COVID-19 first kept us at home last year, there are now rules on how long we can spend exercising outside.

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.

Back to school anxiety: How to help your child transition into the new school year

It is natural for children to feel anxious about what a new school year will bring. Here's how to help make the first days and weeks easier on your child and the whole family.

Parent of a year 7 student? Why now is the best time to talk to your child about drinking

Year 7 is a time of big change and challenges - and it's also the best time to start talking about alcohol.

“Natural killer” donor cells fighting kids leukaemia

New research by The Kids shows donor immune cells are highly effective at boosting the body’s response against leukaemia.

DETECT Schools Program Underway

The DETECT Schools program is underway, with swabs taken at 13 of the participating schools across Western Australia. No asymptomatic COVID-19 has been detected to date.

International COVID-19 ‘risk’ tool launched to reduce community transmission

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have collaborated with global experts to launch an online tool designed to assess the risk of contracting COVID-19 and provide advice to reduce transmission.

Home participation resource for children with disability and complex needs

For families with a child with disability, this involves many extra care duties especially if their child has high and complex needs.

New Australia-first cyber safety app a guiding light for parents

Australian parents have a new weapon in the battle to keep their kids safe online with the launch of ‘Beacon’.