Teenagers lead busy lives. And to get through everything from school exams to softball games, they need nutritious food. By Catharine Fleming But research suggests Australian teens aren’t getting the nutrients they…
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Something slightly ridiculous happens when your child turns 14 in Australia. One minute you’re reminding them to brush their teeth for the 2346th time, the next minute Medicare is treating them as…
If it feels like your teen’s diet consists entirely of breakfast cereal, chicken nuggets and snacks that’d outlast the apocalypse, you’re not alone. By Nick Fuller Processed foods are the go-to for…
If you’ve been thinking about introducing a more plant-based diet for your family, this article from The Conversation might help you make it happen. There are excellent health benefits for your kids…
Should you use menstrual cups or tampons? Health expert and co-author of Welcome to Sex! and Welcome to Consent!, Melissa Kang, has the, ahem, low-down to help you choose. By Dr Melissa…
Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behaviour influencing teen wellbeing. But with young people struggling to deal with mounting mental health issues,…