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The Murdoch Children's Research Institute blog Featuring stories, opinons and news from our research team, patients and staff.

How does COVID-19 impact kids?

How does COVID-19 impact kids? In our sixth and final podcast episode of 'Parenting in the age of coronavirus', host Professor Sharon Goldfeld leads a discussion with internationally-recognised child health experts from Murdoch Children's Research Institute - Associate Professor Kirsten Perrett and Professor David Burgner - about their research into COVID-19 and its impact on children and adolescents in Australia.

Transitioning back to school: a guide for parents of adolescents

What can parents of secondary schoolers do to support their children to safely transition back to school? In our forth podcast episode internationally-recognised child health researchers, and adolescent psychologist and psychiatrist from Murdoch Children's Research Institute - Professor George Patton and Dr Lisa Mundy - provide tips on positive change, creating new routines and dealing with disruption in school.