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Yasmin Harman-Smith BA, BHlthSc(Hons), MTeach(Primary), PhD Head, Early Years Systems Evidence Yasmin.harman-smith@thekids.org.au Head, Early Years
This article examines the relationship between preschool quality and children’s early development in a sample of over 7900 children enrolled in 578 preschools in rural Indonesia.
More needs to be done to address alcohol-related harm, and on-going monitoring is required to assess the effectiveness of strategies.
New research by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found children who attend playgroups achieve better early primary school outcomes.
The national report released today from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) shows that in 2015, most children in Australia were on track.
National Playgroup Week, the annual event run by Playgroup Australia, will take place across the country from 20 March to 27 March.
Wellbeing and mental health are fundamental rights of children and adolescents essential for sustainable development. Understanding the epidemiology of child and adolescent wellbeing is essential to informing population health approaches to improving wellbeing and preventing mental illness.
There has been concerns about the increasing incidence of youth depression and anxiety, with school teachers seeking out ways to better equip youth with skills to help them deal with daily life. A resilience training programme for youth was implemented in one region of New Zealand.
The Early Human Capability Index is a holistic measure intended to capture early child development across diverse cultures and contexts.
Trans youth are at high risk of mental health difficulties and negative life events. Strong parental support is highly protective however there is little understanding of what factors facilitate the process of parental understanding and acceptance of a child’s gender identity.