Babies can see, hear, smell, taste and feel from birth. Find out how developed your newborn baby’s senses are.
child development
Early childhood – Aboriginal families
Your child is important to the whole community and we can all help them grow up strong, healthy and proud. The most important thing our children need is to feel loved, cared for and safe.
Consistent sleep helps to boost grades
Having a good night’s sleep the night before an exam doesn’t predict success, but if you rest consistently in the weeks or months beforehand, you may do better.
Can the size of your social network make your baby smarter?
Researchers looks at whether having a larger social network is associated with cognitive benefits for her young child.
Video: Bedwetting – Dr Golly
Dr Golly talks about bedwetting in children and adolescents, the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, usually associated with a delay in development and some intellectual disability.