Scientists have found the first clear evidence that children who are good liars have better verbal working memories. Psychologist Elena Hoicka, a member of the team from the University of Sheffield, said: “While parents are usually not too proud when ...

New research from Bond University has revealed autism may be going undiagnosed in girls. A study from the university’s Centre for Autism Spectrum Disorder showed while girls often appear more socially competent than boys it could be a façade for ...

A University of Queensland expert has announced there is a severe lack of understanding amongst policymakers of the flexible arrangements families need. Dr Michelle Brady, from UQ’s School of Social Science, is investigating the childcare needs of lower-income families in ...

Indonesia may contribute to the army of nannies needed for a taxpayer-subsidised Australian trial. The two-year program, announced in April, will target shift-worker parents such as police and nurses, as well as families in regional areas that find it difficult to ...

Research from the Bankwest Curtin Economic Centre (BCEC) has found working from home has overall strong benefits for families. Associate professor Mike Dockery, principal lead research fellow at BCEC spearheaded the study and examined how working patterns affected family relationships. The results ...

Understanding the transition by men into fatherhood and the tools that can help them is the focus of new research launched by Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology. The study, funded by beyondblue, aims to promote satisfaction in fatherhood and examine ...

The amount of exercise children get in their early years has a direct link to future weight gain and risk of chronic disease, a study from the University of Sydney has shown. Researchers tracked the progress of 4600 children for four ...

Researchers are hoping to get to the sharp end of parents’ fears about childhood vaccinations by conducting a nationwide survey. A team from the University of Queensland’s Parenting and Family Support Centre is asking parents of children 5 years old ...