Vitamin D for healthy bones and muscles
The latest edition of Grow & Thrive explores the role of vitamin D in children’s health and development.
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Paediatric research that makes a difference: Prof Melissa Wake
A new study seeks to understand how a child’s first decade determines their health as they approach the teenage years.
Travelling with children
Our latest edition of Community Paediatric Review explores the essentials for travelling with children and the role of maternal nutrition in child mental health.
Strategic communication in early childhood development
New resources are available to help frame our communications about early childhood development.
How brains are built
Watch a new video explaining the science behind how early experiences shape the developing brain.
Prevention and early detection in young children: challenges for policy and practice
Centre Director Professor Frank Oberklaids calls for further review and development of the Australian Government’s Healthy Kids Check.
Better educational outcomes: Start early
In a recent blog post, Professor Frank Oberklaid explains why the early years are critical for determining life long outcomes and why it’s biologically and economically more effective to get it right early on.
Online forum: Putting a value on early childhood education and care in Australia
CCCH Director Prof Frank Oberklaid participated in an online conversation to discuss the Productivity Commission Inquiry and PwC’s new report on early childhood education and care. Watch the video.
Grow & Thrive out now
Learn all about food allergy in children and discover resources and tips to help manage the risk.
Why are quality early relationships so important?
Our latest edition of Community Paediatric Review explores the importance of attachment relationships for infant mental health and also looks at new research on postnatal depression.