children

Findings, published in the journal Addiction, show one in six children have faced harm because of alcohol use by adults in their environment.

The NSW Government has launched an “urgent review” of the foster care system after a report highlights the abuse faced by young people.

Anyone in Florida under 14 is banned from having a social media account, and 15-16-year-olds must receive permission from a parent/carer.

Children in Victoria charged with serious crimes will be subject to electronic monitoring under a new trial.

Increased screen time can limit children’s speech development, Australian researchers have found.

A phone ban for childcare workers has been recommended to Australia’s governments to improve learning and safety in the classroom.

Kathleen Folbigg’s convictions for the deaths of her four kids have been quashed, after scientists said they likely died from natural causes.

A UNSW survey of 2,000 Australian men found nearly 10% of respondents had committed a sexual offence against a person under the age of 18.

More people are choosing not to have children in a climate crisis because of “eco-anxiety”, according to a review by PLOS Climate.

UNICEF’s report card highlights mixed results for Australian children’s wellbeing, with poverty and mental health as major issues.