This article discusses recent research in the UK that looks at the impact that a mothers family adversity or stress can have on the unborn child later in life. The study found that family adversity during pregnancy increased the risk of a child being the victim of bullying later in life. The study also found that maternal mental health was also linked to risk of bullying. 

KidsMatter has launched a new website that includes information for families on children's mental health.

This article discusses the changes the genetic changes that occur as a result of trauma in childhood. 

This article from The Age discusses the importance of school communities for children following a disaster.

This article from the New York Times discusses forms of discipline being used in American schools that are causing trauma in children.

This article from The Japan Times discusses the ongoing impact of the Japanese earthquake and disaster on children and young people. 

This article from the New York Times discusses ways of involving children and young people when impacted by grief.

This article from the New York Times, discusses the link between childhood adversity and success later in life. 

Read the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) media release on an inclusive approach being the way forward on serious child protection issues. 

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This news article reports on the ongoing impact that the New Zealand earthquakes have had on young children. 

This article, from Medical Daily, features Professor Beverley Raphael discussing the impact to children of traumatic media coverage. 

This news discusses a study in Queensland looking at family breakdown and children being placed in foster care.