All posts tagged "children"

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  Later literacy success hinges on early handwriting lessons

  A new study has shown the far-reaching implications of handwriting skills in early childhood.

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  The origins of baby talk

  The way you speak to your baby can tell a very specific story.

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  Canberra school study proves obesity prevention can work

  A unique approach to obesity prevention has helped schools in the ACT reduce the number of students who are overweight or obese,...

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  Collaboration proves vital for children in crisis

  Understanding the benefits of child protection, police, and child and family advocates and therapists working together in local communities to respond to...

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  Disco meets digital at junior robotics competition

  Described as the largest regional Australian event of its type, the 15th Annual CQ Junior Robotics Competition has attracted a record 250...

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  The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills

  Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood stroke.

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  Influenza linked to deadly brain disease

  University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.

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  Bullied primary school children are falling behind in learning

  New work from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has uncovered that one in three boys and one in four girls aged...

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  Time is of the essence if we are to build strong communities

  Quality time with parents is a key piece in the puzzle of building strong, supportive communities for children, a leading researcher says.

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  Hearing aids for babies with mild loss may not help language

  New research from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has raised questions about the benefits of fitting hearing aids early to babies...