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Development and Validation of a Beliefs and Concerns about Screentime Scale

Australian children aged 5 years and younger are exposed to more screen time (e.g., televisions, tables, and smartphones) than ever before.

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Child Development Services: What Matters To You?

Listening to children and families about what is important to them when visiting Child Development Services (CDS) can provide valuable insights.

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Transition to parenting

Pregnancy marks the transition from childlessness to parenthood, and provides an opportunity for parents-to-be to prepare, research and reflect.

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Early Irritability as a Transdiagnostic Neurodevelopmental Vulnerability to Later Mental Health Problems

Irritability is a common trait seen in children. While expressions of irritability are part of normal development, servere irritability is a known indicator of child and adolescent mental health problems.

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Infant and Early Childhood Sleep

Self-regulatory difficulties in infants (difficulty soothing and sleeping) tells us that the infant may be at risk of developing a range of physical and mental health difficulties in later life.