Siblings
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Sibling rivalry
Sibling rivalry occurs in most families when children are young and learning to get along with each other. Learn more about why children fight and get some tips to manage rivalry between siblings.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Sibling rivalry & how to handle it | Raising Children Network
Get tips for handling sibling rivalry: prevent jealousy, avoid attention for bad behaviour, try not to overreact, give siblings equal attention, and more.
Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website
Siblings | Siblings Australia
Siblings Welcome to the Siblings Page which has been set up for adult siblings of people with disability
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Children and sibling rivalry - Better Health Channel
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Sibling Concerns | Siblings Australia
Sibling Concerns Below are some of the concerns of siblings of children with disability (including any developmental delay, disability, chronic illness or mental illness)
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Teen siblings | Siblings Australia
Teen siblings Welcome! Here you will be able to: Understand more about the concerns of siblings Find out aboutbooks that have been written by or for siblings Join SibTeen, a Facebook group for teens,co-hosted by the Sibling Support Project in the US and Siblings Australia Read what other sibs say below Most importantly you will find that you are not alone
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Why Support Siblings | Siblings Australia
Why Support Siblings The mix of sibling experience Most siblings of a person with a disability will be able to say there were good and not so good parts to their experience
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Connect with other siblings | Siblings Australia
Connect with other siblings Siblings from around the world talk about how important it is to connect with other siblings who understand the experience better than anyone
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What Siblings Need | Siblings Australia
What Siblings Need In order for siblings to grow up feeling strong and secure they need the following: Information Children need to know about the disability or illness and how it will affect their brother or sister and the whole family
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Parent Role in Supporting Siblings | Siblings Australia
Parent Role in Supporting Siblings Many factors affect how a sibling adjusts
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Classic twin study
The classic twin design aims to quantify the roles of genetic and environmental causes of variation in traits and in disease susceptibility.
Read more on Twins Research Australia website
Twin study designs
Although the exact study design and analytic approach may be unique to every study, here are some general classes of study designs involving twins and some statistical guidelines.
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Emergency services
Advice for emergency services (police, fire and ambulance officers) about how to help children when their parent is experiencing mental illness. Some simple gestures can make a huge difference to the child and their family.
Read more on COPMI – Children of Parents with a Mental Illness website
Research summaries ('GEMS')
Evidence-based research summaries for professionals regarding children (aged 0-18 years) of parents with a mental illness, their parents and families. To guide and direct practitioners, and highlight current research and practice gaps.
Read more on COPMI – Children of Parents with a Mental Illness website
Information and resources for survivors , supporters and health professionals
Information for survivors and to better understand childhood trauma, abuse and complex trauma.
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Coeliac Disease: An Overview | Ausmed
Coeliac disease is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting about 1 in 70 Australians. It is characterised by an abnormal immune response to gluten, a protein that is found in wheat, rye, oats, triticale and barley. This may result in various symptoms that impair health and quality of life.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Immunisation and pregnancy who, what, when and why? | Issue 4 | Volume 40 | Australian Prescriber | Australian Prescriber
What are the benefits of recommending vaccination to pregnant women?
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Family Carers - Synthesis
Detailed summary & identified research gaps on support strategies for carers, family members & friends of older persons receiving palliative care in aged care.
Read more on palliAGED website
Measuring vitamin D | Issue 1 | Volume 38 | Australian Prescriber
When assessing vitamin D status, measure serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration as this reflects total body vitamin...
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
