What makes the ultimate study playlist?
Will Mozart or Olivia Rodrigo get you that Band 6?
Bottle racket
Dean, Tom and Jared
Can we rewire the nervous system to fight MND?
Philanthropy is funding the high-risk high-reward research needed to advance our fight against motor neurone disease.
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Articles
Education, Health and Medicine
From lockdown to meltdown
There are ways to help our kids ride the emotional wave of change after the end of lockdown
Education
Is your child ready for school?
Every year, countless parents debate whether their child is ready for the world of primary school. Dr Lyn Cronin, an expert in children’s literacy and school readiness, says there are signs that parents can look out for.
Education
What makes a good app for kids?
The concept of 'screen time' has been debated and researched, with valid concerns around the impact on children's posture, muscular development and body weight, as well as eyesight and attention span.
Community, Education, Health and Medicine
What do nutritionists really pack in their kids' lunch box?
It's a daily struggle – what should I pack in my child's lunch box today to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need?
Community, Education, Health and Medicine
Why are our kids so anxious?
At what point in childhood does anxiety begin, and how can we help kids to overcome this increasingly common state?
Health and Medicine, Study areas, Research
Get up and move to improve children's learning
What if increasing the amount of physical activity each day could improve children's learning?