Parenting

Wednesday 4 Jul 2018 · Open House · Open House with Stephen O'Doherty

Ethics of Creating ‘Three Parent’ Babies

If scientific advances allow us to do something nature can't, should we go ahead and do it? Margo Somerville, Professor of Bioethics at University of Notre Dame Australia, discusses the moral and ethical questions of the 'three parent' baby.

Tuesday 3 Jul 2018 · Open House · Open House with Stephen O'Doherty

Has Education Overdone Creative Problem Solving?

An important new report asks questions and finds answers as we prepare to educate children for the age of technology. Lead researcher Professor John Buchanan says employers have to get skin back in the game for the 80 p% of children who don't go to university and that creative problem solving is all well and good but it needs context.

Tuesday 3 Jul 2018 · Open House · Open House with Stephen O'Doherty

Emoji, Selfies, Gifs, and Memes – Digital Keys Unlock Fun of Reading

Using smart phones and other digital technology to create emoji, memes, and gifs has proved to be a great tool for improving literacy in primary school students. The SELFIE project led by Kathy Mills from Australian Catholic University (ACU) , embraced the modern language and platforms of children and gave them new ways to express ideas, feelings and emotions. Improved literacy is a benefit for many areas of life from health to employment.

Monday 18 Jun 2018 · Parenting · Hope Breakfast with Sam & Duncan

Ever Felt More Like a Chauffeur Than a Parent?

Pam Lobley. author of "Why Can't We Just Play?: What I Did When I Realized My Kids Were Way Too Busy", explains why she embarked on a summer with absolutely no scheduled activities for her sons.

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Thursday 7 Jun 2018 · Parenting · Hope Breakfast with Sam & Duncan

Burn Injuries in Winter

Winter has well and truly arrived! Coughs, colds, runny noses and sore throats are almost guaranteed to strike in every family. There is also an increase in burn injuries in winter, mainly due to heaters, candles, cups of coffee and even hair straighteners. Nicole Ovens from CPR Kids explained to Sam & Duncan what to do if your child is burned.

Friday 1 Jun 2018 · Health and Fitness · Hope Breakfast with Sam & Duncan

Winter Health For Kids

During the winter months, your kids are especially susceptible to colds, viruses, infections and the flu. Hope Breakfasts' Sam & Duncan caught up with The Children’s Doctor, Dr Anne Marie Christie, to discuss flu vaccinations and when to keep your child home from day care or school.

Wednesday 30 May 2018 · Parenting · Hope Mornings

Mending Bridges After a Fight with the Kids: 10 Tips for Parents

Parents are humans, too, and at times act just as emotionally as their kids do. So how do you patch things up after losing your cool with the kids? Parenting expert Collett Smart offers 10 tips.

Friday 25 May 2018 · Parenting · Hope Mornings

How Hugging Your Child Could Make Them Smarter

The other day we had some friends round for dinner. As they were leaving, their baby asked for a cuddle. Never being one to pass up a cuddle with a baby I quickly wrapped my arms around her. What I didn’t know was that I was actually helping that baby’s brain grown. No, really. When you hug a baby, you actually make them smarter.

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Thursday 24 May 2018 · Culture · Hope Mornings

Latest Online Kid’s Game Roblox Creates Concern For Parents

If you have a kid who’s into online games, it can be tough to stay across what they’re up to. Just when you’ve got your head around the latest cool thing, they’re on to something else. Well, the latest thing is Roblox – an immersive 3D world in which players interact with other players online. […]

Thursday 24 May 2018 · Parenting · Hope Breakfast with Sam & Duncan

Guiding Strong-Willed Children

Do you feel like you're always the bad cop and having to discipline your kid? Sam and Duncan spoke with Dr Laura Markham about parenting strong-willed children.

Friday 18 May 2018 · TV Reviews

Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why Season 2 – Do We Need to Talk to Our Kids About Suicide… Again?

When Netflix released 13 Reasons Why last year its depiction of teen suicide and abuse was criticised for being graphic, unnecessary, and putting young people at risk emotionally without providing them proper access to support services. The show is back for Season 2.

Tuesday 15 May 2018 · Parenting

What to Do When Your Adult Child Won’t Grow Up

A mother asked me how she could motivate her 23-year-old son. He lived at home, didn’t work, slept all day and was on the computer or out most of the night. What‘s the problem here? His parents treat him like a child – and so he remains one.

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