This report has provided the results of a survey of teachers in South Australian primary and middle/secondary schools on the types of behaviours demonstrated by students in the previous week of their teaching. We have reported data on school characteristics such as school size, level of school (primary, middle/secondary), school location and school ICSEA category...

Parents can help children manage their emotions and behaviour through a variety of strategies including discipline, which might occasionally involve the use of negative consequences. However, physical punishment – causing a child pain or physical discomfort – is not only ineffective as a method of regulating children’s behaviour, but can also be harmful.

Eczema is a common, inflammatory change in the skin that may feature redness, swelling, weeping, crusting and scaling of the skin. The article considers treatment, anti-inflammatory agents, sedation, infection, occupation and some of the commonly held myths. The second article provides guidance for health practitioners working with parents who are struggling with disciplining their child.