Babble Wrap 03.10.08: Julia Gillard pledges maternity pay equality
Posted by Amber Robinson at 10:05 AM on October 3, 2008
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Bill Henson breaks silence on controversial pics
Mr Henson says the girl, and her family, remain strong supporters of the photographic work and he also only regretted the public furore it had caused. news.com.au
Julia Gillard pledges maternity pay equality
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has vowed to protect stay-at-home mothers and ensure they don’t miss out from the Government’s new paid maternity leave system. The Australian
Miss Life At 3?
If you missed this fascinating documentary on toddlers last night watch you can stream the episodes here. ABC TV
Parents dump teens under law meant for babies
A new law that was mainly intended to prevent so-called Dumpster babies — the abandonment of newborns by young, terrified mothers — has instead been used to hand off out-of-control teenagers. NY Times
Toddlers’ mental health may need check-up
Leading experts in child mental health say the mental well-being of toddlers and young children is not getting enough attention. They advise greater intervention in the early stages of a child’s life to prevent later problems. ABC News
95 per cent of child sex offenders escape conviction
The Australian Law Reform Commission has found children are no safer than they were 10 years ago, with the number needing protection more than tripling – from 91,734 to 309,517 – in the past decade. Daily Telegraph
Children need more sleep: study
The biggest study of Australian children’s sleep patterns has found most teenagers start the week with a sleep deficit that gets bigger as the week progresses. ABC News
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