Kids and Society

Haiti Earthquake - How Your Kids Can Help and Learn

Many Handsby the Editor     On January 12, 2010 a massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale devastated the island-country of Haiti, which is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.  With an estimated fatality count of up to 200,000 and millions more injured and homeless, kids are wondering what they can do to help.  ...read more »

10 Tips for Raising Moral Kids

By Dr. Michele Borba     Home is the best school for teaching moral behaviors, and to behave in a right and honourable way.  As parents, we can teach kids the critical virtues they'll need to do what's right and resist any pressures that may defy the habits of good character. 

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World Religion Day 2010

17/01/2010 - 00:00

The aim of World Religion Day is to foster the establishment of interfaith understanding and harmony.  Some interesting statistics on faith by country and religious festivals can be found on their website.   ...read more »

The Spirit Festival 2009

12/12/2009 - 00:00
13/12/2009 - 00:00

Experience the oldest living culture in the world as you participate in traditional Aboriginal games and activities. Discover a range of Aboriginal arts and crafts in the Festival’s Visual Arts Market.  ...read more »

What Are Your Kids Stressed About?

November 2009     Stress related to school pressure and family finances has a greater impact on young people than parents believe, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).  ...read more »

$500,000 Each Year To Support Young Australians

October 2009     Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today launched a new Federal funding program to support the development and participation of young Australians, aged 12 to 25.  ...read more »

Too Much Work: Working Families Feel The Pressure

September 2009     New analysis from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows how family life is changing in Australia and how pushed many working parents are for time, according to a leading work-life expert.  ...read more »

The Australian Family's Changing Communications Trends

September 28, 2009     The Optus Family Communication Survey released today has revealed that over half (55 per cent) of Australian children out-smart their parents in technology knowledge before they are 13 years old.  ...read more »

New Research Links Computer Games To Social Good

September 17, 2009     Some online computer games are good for the user’s social life, new research has found.  ...read more »

Youth market - It’s cool to care and uncool to consume

13 July 2009     Australia’s young adults are turning away from excessive consumption, re-examining their hedonistic ways and shifting their spending and lifestyle habits to more authentic pursuits as a backlash to greed, globalisation and the GFC, according to the latest research.  ...read more »

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