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UOW expert commentary (13 May)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Research
Research finds parents’ screen time may hinder child development
New study reveals parents’ use of technology in front of children can negatively impact their development
Community, Education
Children inform autism-friendly event at Early Start Discovery Space
World Autism Understanding Day event and resources launch to support inclusive play-based experiences
Education
Schools need parent permission to put students’ photos on social media
Three questions to ask before you say yes
Education, Health and Medicine
Why the ‘next 1,000 days’ are crucial for millions of children around the world
75 per cent of children in low- and middle-income countries are not receiving the care they need, new global study shows
Alumni, Education
How a single conversation changed Natalie’s life
Chance meeting with Early Start lecturer led to PhD for play expert
Education
Why do kids cheat?
Is it normal, or should I be worried?
Community, Research
The Dad Space to build meaningful connections between fathers and children
10-week program will provide fathers with the skills and confidence to improve their parenting
Education
How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?
Parents of course want to protect their children from difficulty. But sometimes this desire to ‘help’ kids can hamper their development.
Community, Education
Early Start Discovery Space welcomes one-millionth visitor
Milestone highlights Discovery Space’s role in inspiring young minds through innovative, hands-on learning experiences
Health and Medicine, Research
Only 1 in 7 children meet global health guidelines, researchers discover
New study led by Dr Kar Hau Chong finds most 3-4 year olds are falling behind on physical activity, sleep, and sedentary screen time
Education
How can parents help keep kids safe online?
Children under 13 use social media. Here's some ways parents can help them to participate safely
Community
Early Start celebrates Indigenous Literacy Day
Children explore the significance of Country: learning how to read Country, art experiences and CABAH planetarium show
Education, Research
We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens
Here are 4 ways to help your child use them well
Research
Is it about time we moved beyond screen ‘time’?
New research reveals ways to make children's screen use benefit their brains and behaviour
Arts and Culture, Community
Early Start Discovery Space and Bundanon spark children's creativity
Play-based art experiences for curious kids inspired by nature
Is your child’s photo on their school Facebook page?
What does this mean for their privacy?
Education
Early Start’s Festival of Digital Play focuses on opportunities and challenges for technology
Families encouraged to come along for a day of play with digital-themed activities