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Children who hear voices
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26 March 2017
Imagination and pretend play is vital for a child's growth and development. Sometimes though, children hear the voices of characters who aren't there.
As easy as child's play? Overcoming barriers to kids' exercise
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25 March 2017
For Laura Dennis, life on a central Queensland cattle station presents a range of unique parenting challenges.
Simple breath test during pregnancy could prevent asthma in babies
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24 March 2017
A simple breath test on pregnant women with asthma can significantly reduce the incidence of the illness in their babies, according to new research.
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