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Stop trying to raise the perfect child: latest parenting research
28 Feb

Two UniSC education experts are calling for more parents to “ground” their children – but not as punishment for misdeeds.

Excessive screen time can affect young people’s emotional development
21 Sep 2023

The time young people spend on screens has been linked with an array of mental health issues, Dr Rachael Sharman and Associate Professor Michael Nagel write for The Conversation

Education expert hopes school phones ban prompts wider ‘screen-time rethink’
13 Jul 2023

A University of the Sunshine Coast expert in child development has called for the wider community to rethink screen-time following the Queensland Government decision to ban mobile phones and smartwatches from state schools in 2024.