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The big hangover in our schools
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WEEKEND binge drinking is taking a toll on teen performance in the classroom with hung-over students unable to learn and resorting to disruptive behaviour. TEENS
Read MoreParents ditch kids... in woods
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WHEN three children were dropped off in the woods, they were in for a big surprise. But unfortunately it wasn’t for a teddy bear’s picnic. More Parenting News
Read MoreTeacher ‘sticky taped’ students’ mouths
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BLEEDING lips. Difficulty breathing. A primary school teacher is in trouble after sticky taping the mouths of at least 20 students, allegedly for being too noisy. More School Life news
Read MoreData miners dig into kids at school
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DETAILED personal information about Australian children is up for grabs each time they log in at school, and parents have no idea. More Online News
Read MoreShocking things said to these adopted girls
KIM Kelley-Wagner posted a series of photographs revealing some of the comments said to her adopted daughters. She never expected to receive this reaction.
Concerns mount over PM's parental scheme
PRIME Minister Tony Abbott's signature paid parental leave policy is causing discontent within his own government.
41 things that could have changed everything
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IMAGINE someone else as the Fresh Prince or Marge Simpson as a rabbit. How about a green Cookie Monster or if The Joker got killed off at the start? These things could have changed life as you know it.
Kids’ soft drink: ‘It’s a free country’
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UPDATE: Premier Campbell Newman has hit back at the state’s top doc’s latest offensive on child obesity.
The big hangover in our schools
WEEKEND binge drinking is taking a toll on teen performance in the classroom with hung-over students unable to learn and resorting to disruptive behaviour.
Where's justice for my beautiful boy?
JOSHUA Taylor was just 14 but he killed himself after being bullied to breaking point. His mother, Cherie, shares her story in the hope it will prevent another tragedy.
Why teens are more powerful than ever
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THEY'VE got power beyond their numbers, years and economic influence. So what's driving today's teenagers and why can't gen Y stop looking back?
Teen blues should be taken seriously
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PARENTS should take the teenage blues seriously, says a scientist who has tracked the mental health of almost 2000 adolescents for 14 years.
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Teacher ‘sticky taped’ students’ mouths
BLEEDING lips. Difficulty breathing. A primary school teacher is in trouble after sticky taping the mouths of at least 20 students, allegedly for being too noisy.
Data miners dig into kids at school
DETAILED personal information about Australian children is up for grabs each time they log in at school, and parents have no idea.
Early start for kids’ sex education
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PARENTS, this may shock you: How early will sex and drug education start for children under a proposed national curriculum?
Kate breaks tradition on Aussie visit
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THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have broken with Royal tradition by hiring a young nanny for their tour to New Zealand and Australia.
‘Don’t Call Me Oscar’ tumblr blog a bit of fun
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OSCAR season is here again! To celebrate we thought we’d bring you one of the cutest features we’ve seen, US mummy blogger Maggie Storino and her daughters Sophia and Sadie.
Million babies die within 24 hours
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A MILLION newborn babies a year die within 24 hours, according to a report by charity Save the Children.
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Rock that nap
WHILE these kids were sleeping their creative mum got busy making nap-time into a work of art.
14Prince William turns 31
The 31 best (and cutest) images of everyone's favourite king-in-waiting as he celebrates his 31st birthday.
31Pain reliever linked to ADHD
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ACETAMINOPHEN, a common pain reliever considered safe for pregnant women, has been linked for the first time to an increased risk of ADHD in children.
IVF bubs grow to be healthy, smart
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CHILDREN conceived using assisted reproductive technology, such as IVF, grow to be as healthy and smart as those conceived normally, a new study shows.
Dealing with loss of unborn child
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BEFORE Danielle Loy miscarried her baby, she thought it was something easy to get over.
Teacher taunts autistic child
A PRIMARY school teacher filmed herself mocking an autistic boy who got his head stuck in a classroom chair. She even emailed the incriminating video to school colleagues.