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New face of torment: From physical violence to psychological warfare

Groundbreaking research exposes the age when children face their peak bullying risk, as experts warn traditional playground violence has evolved into something far more sinister.

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Parenting

Move over Dad Bod, it’s time for the Rad Dad revolution

The ‘dad bod’ is dead. A new generation of fathers are swapping beer and takeaway for protein shakes and 4am workouts in the quest to become ‘rad dads’, writes Angela Mollard.

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Parenting

Call of duty: Soldier’s Taliban trauma inspires mission to save troubled teens

Dave Royles survived deadly Taliban bombs as a teenage soldier. That inspired his new mission – helping troubled youths fight their own battles through military-style boot camps.

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Parenting

‘Threats’: Sad reason Aussie kids are sitting on the sidelines

A former teacher has revealed why the number of Aussie kids choosing not to participate in new things is increasing.

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Parenting

Surviving teen party season – and why parents shouldn’t panic

From secret code words to emergency apps – here’s how parents can protect their teens without becoming the party police.

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EXCLUSIVESocial

‘Biggest step ever’: How Aussie laws could protect kids everywhere

Australia’s new social media laws are being hailed globally at the UN with experts predicting a world-changing impact for children across the globe.

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OpinionTechnology & Digital Safety

Kids will get around ban? Well, duh. Here’s why it still matters

Would the same nay-sayers scoffing at our social media age limit think there is no need to have an age limit for consuming alcohol, asks the editor.

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ExclusiveSecondary

‘We’re not prejudiced – we already call non-binary teacher Mx Sanders’

The Catholic school at the centre of a national test case over the rights of a non-binary teacher is already inclusive, college insiders say.

Technology & Digital Safety

Scientists to track teen freakouts when social media ban hits

Researchers will run an unprecedented experiment to track what happens when Aussie teens are forced off social media – as new data shows how many still use their phones at school.

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PollParenting

Stop mooching: When parents should start charging their kids board

The number of twenty-something kids staying in the family home has risen above 50 per cent – so at what age should parents start insisting they pay their way?

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VideoEarly Education

Childcare worker shares red flags to watch out for in dodgy centres

This childcare worker has blown the lid off shocking industry-wide practices that put kids at risk, while revealing how parents can spot red flags and avoid dodgy centres.

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Being possessive doesn’t mean he cares: Schools need to teach Dating 101

Social media is full of advice about toxic relationships – but experts say schools must start teaching young women vital life lessons about ‘green flags’ as they start dating.

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Parenting

Growing pains or serious illness? Health system is hurting our kids

A new report has found doctors are routinely dismissing chronic pain in kids as “normal”, forcing families to wait years for answers at the expense of their wellbeing.

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Mental Health

Hospitals sound alarm on teen black market ADHD drug overdoses

Increasing numbers of school students as young as 11 are ending up in hospital after deliberately overdosing on ADHD medications – and almost half aren’t prescribed the drugs.

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