‘Catfished’: Girl, 12, dies after ‘bullying’
A family is devastated after the Year 7 girl was found dead after being subjected to bullying at an Aussie school.
Kids & Teens
‘Idiots’: Free school lunch pledge lashed
Steven Miles has been grilled over his latest pledge to fund free school lunches – with Karl Stefanovic asking if he thought Queenslanders were “idiots”.
‘I know it’s coming’: Mum faces son’s terminal diagnosis
Alison Harrison was told her son only had six months to live after doctors made a horrific discovery last year. But eight-year-old Sammy Scully has been defying the odds.
‘It sucked’: Mum’s tears over toddler daughter’s misdiagnosis
Young mum Leyneaka Maigler had no reason to disbelieve doctors when they told her that her two-year-old daughter was constipated. Sadly, they were very wrong.
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Creative ways to get kids eating vegetables
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Mental health in children: How to spot the warning signs
Mental health, cyber bullying and vaping are some of the many issues young Aussies are facing. See experts’ tip on how to help them navigate the minefield.
One in four young Aussies struggling with obesity
Too many Aussie kids are suffering with weight issues. See top tips to help your teenager stay on a nutritious track.
Health status of young Australians revealed
Teenagers’ rate of physical exercise and vegetable intake is alarmingly low. See the biggest health issues young Aussies are facing and tips to improve their wellbeing.
Unlikely way to solve big problem for Aussie kids
One in four Aussie school-aged kids are overweight. Here’s what could be the key to helping them get active and eat healthier food.
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