Child Wellbeing

Improving sleep could be one way to help protect and support a young adolescent’s mental health and wellbeing – with long-lasting benefits

As 2021 drew to a close, the focus for children, parents, carers and educators alike was getting schooling back on track and re-establishing familiar routines while maintaining wellbeing

The WHO’s ‘health-promoting schools’ is an old idea, but finding new ways to fully realise its potential for young people globally has never been more urgent

In the wake of an emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic, social and emotional learning programs in school can play a vital role in supporting student mental wellbeing

Positive psychology in schools is exploring how best to apply the science of wellbeing in key learning environments - helping students develop skills for life

Loneliness and isolation can cause serious problems, especially for children in primary and secondary school, but there are key steps that can help your child connect

Far from being a quiet time, a child’s middle years - between ages eight and 12 – can be transformative. But according to Dr Lisa Mundy we need to better understand those changes

If students feel disconnected from school, their learning and even their health can suffer - new research shows how teachers can help

New research finds adequate sleep may minimise the impact of many childhood behaviour problems

The first large scale study into school bullying and academic achievement finds kids targeted by bullying are well behind in their learning, and the impact is worse on girls