How to tame the techno tantrum Parents and carers are often asking how to help manage screen time and especially avoiding 'techno tantrums' when ...

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App provides a Beacon to all-at-sea parents As a parent of two children who regularly use electronic devices for school and leisure purposes – ...

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• Research Impact
• 2021
• Research translation

The Telethon Kids Institute Beacon Project would not have been made possible without the generous support and collaborations of the following organisations. ...

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Australian parents have a new weapon in the battle to keep their kids safe online with the launch of ‘Beacon’. ...

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• 2020
• September

The goal of the article is to support the early childhood sector's efforts to increase the salience of early childhood as a social issue and change policy and practice to better support young children and their families. Cultural models shape how people think about social issues and support solutions. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• February 2023

Is 'Roblox' safe for my child? What about 'Among Us', or 'Hello Neighbour'? Help! Creating a safe gaming environment for children Prevent ...

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• For parents

Monitoring your child's digital life Technology is like a swimming pool 7 tips for managing screen time The question of whether or not parents should ...

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Legal facts about sexting Support Definitions of sexting vary but there is a general consensus that it involves ‘sexually explicit content ...

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Cyberbullying Tips to support your child if they are being bullied online Cyberbullying is a form of bullying. Cyberbullying is when an individual or ...

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Outside-of-school-hours-care (OSHC) services are well positioned to influence the health behaviours of 489, 800 Australian children, and are an important setting for health promotion given the current rates of childhood overweight and obesity and associated health risks. OSHC Professionals are ideally placed to become positive influencers in this setting, although they may require training and support to confidently perform this role. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021