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Neurocognitive and self-reported psychosocial and behavioral functioning in siblings of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions: a study using remote self-administered testing

This study compared and explored the neurocognitive profiles of siblings of persons with and without neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) and associations between objective test performance and self-reported psychosocial functioning. 

The built environment and child obesity: A review of Australian policies

Child obesity is a serious public health challenge affected by both individual choice and societal and environmental factors. The main modifiable risk factors for child obesity are unhealthy eating and low levels of physical activity, both influenced by aspects of the built environment. 

Pitch perfect projects powered by philanthropy

Earlier this week ten emerging researchers took to the stage to pitch their projects to a room full of excited and engaged philanthropists who share our vision of happy, healthy kids.

The Kids researchers awarded Raine Medical Research Foundation funding

Congratulations to three The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers, who have been awarded funding from the Raine Medical Research Foundation.

The Impact of Poverty - interview with Steve Zubrick

Growing up poor is about more than just the size of your bank account. Read the new CoLab Impact of Poverty Evidence Report.

New blueprint for child health research

Delivering tangible and measurable improvements to the health and wellbeing of children is at the centre of a bold new blueprint for child health research in WA

Free nutrition & lifestyle program for new mums

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are offering a free nutrition and lifestyle program for plus sized mums and their babies who live in the Joondalup area.

Grant to expand innovative consumer involvement program

A $3.2 million grant from Lotterywest will allow the highly successful Consumer Involvement Program to be expanded to 18 other WA organisations.

Flying the flag for WA research thanks to Business Events Aspire Awards

Dr Matthew ‘Tepi’ Mclaughlin is the 2022 The Kids Research Institute Australia Aspire Award winner - coordinated by Western Australia’s peak body for business events, Business Events Perth.

Parents’ Work–Family Conflict and Children’s Emotional Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Parenting Behaviors

Despite growing evidence that parental work–family conflict (WFC) affects children’s emotional well-being, little is known about the multiple pathways underlying such effects. This study examines the association between parental WFC and children’s emotional well-being and the potential mediating role of parenting behaviors in this process.