Publications

2009

• Baxter, J. (2009). Mothers' timing of return to work by leave use and pre-birth job characteristics. Journal of Family Studies, 15(2), 153-166.
• Baxter, J., Cooklin, C., & Smith, J. (2009). Which mothers wean their babies prematurely from full breastfeeding? An Australian cohort study [Abstract]. Acta Paediatrica, 98(8), 1274-1277.
• Edwards, B., & Bromfield, L. (2009). Neighborhood influences on young children's conduct problems and pro-social behavior: Evidence from an Australian national sample [Abstract]. Children and Youth Services Review, 31(3), 317-324.
• Gray, M., & Smart, D. (2009). The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children: A valuable new data source for economists. Australian Economic Review, 42, 367-376.
• Johnston, D.W., Nicholls, M., Shah, M., & Shields, M.A. (2009). Nature's experiment? Handedness and early childhood development [Abstract]. Demography, 46(2), 281-301.
• Leigh, A., & Gongb, X. (2009). Estimating cognitive gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians [Abstract]. Education Economics, 17(2), 239-261.
• Quach, J., Hiscock, H., Canterford, L., & Wake, M. (2009). Outcomes of child sleep problems over the school transition period: Australian population longitudinal study [Abstract]. Pediatrics, 123, 1287-1292.
• Renda, J., Baxter, J., & Alexander, M. (2009). Exploring the work-family policies mothers say would help after the birth of a child. Australian Journal of Labour Economics, 12(1), 65-87.

2008

• Baxter, J. (2008). Breastfeeding, employment and leave: An analysis of mothers in Growing Up in Australia [Abstract]. Family Matters, 80, 17-26.
• Baxter, J. (2008). Is money the main reason mothers return to work after childbearing? A quantitative analysis of reasons for return to work [Abstract]. Journal of Population Research, 25(2), 141-160.
• Baxter, J., & Alexander, M. (2008). Mothers' work-family strain in single and couple parent families: The role of job characteristics and supports. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 43(2), 195-214.
• Berthelsen, D., & Walker, S. (2008). Parents' involvement in their children's education [PDF 525 KB]. Family Matters, 79, 34-41.
• Cooklin, A.R., Donath, S.M., & Amir, L.H. (2008). Maternal employment and breastfeeding: Results from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children [Abstract]. Acta Paediatrica, 97(5), 620-623.
• Donath, S.M., & Amir, L. (2008). Maternal obesity and initiation and duration of breastfeeding: Data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children [Abstract]. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 4, 163-170.
• Emerson, E., & Llewellyn, G. (2008). The mental health of Australian mothers and fathers of young children at risk of disability [Abstract]. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 32(1), 53-59.
• Gray, M., Baxter, J., & Alexander. M. (2008). Parent-only care: A child care choice for working couple families? [PDF 545 KB] Family Matters, 79, 42-49.
• Gray, M., & Smart, D. (2008). Growing up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children is now walking and talking [PDF 475 KB]. Family Matters, 79, 5-13.
• Harrison, L. (2008). Does child care quality matter? Associations between social-emotional development and non-parental child care in a representative sample of Australian children [PDF 790 KB]. Family Matters, 79, 14-25.
• Losoncz, I. (2008). Shared parental responsibility: Stability of arrangements among separated Australian families of young children across two years [PDF 450 KB]. Family Matters, 79, 26-33.
• Smart, D., & Sanson, A. (2008). Do Australian children have more problems today than twenty years ago? [PDF 450 KB] Family Matters, 79, 50-57.
• Wake, M., Hardy, P., Sawyer, M., & Carlin, J. (2008). Comorbidities of overweight/obesity in Australian preschoolers: A cross-sectional population study [Abstract]. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 93, 502-507.
• Whitehouse, G., Hosking, A., & Baird, M. (2008). Returning too soon? Australian mothers' satisfaction with maternity leave duration [Abstract]. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 46(3), 288-302.

2007

• Alexander, M., Whitehouse, G., & Brennan, D. (2007). Australia. International Review of Leave Policies and Related Research, 80. Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, London.
• Arthur, L. (2007). Word Up! Rattler, 84, 26-29. Sydney: NSW Community Child Care Co-operative.
• Baxter, J. (2007). When Dad works long hours: How work hours are associated with fathering 4-5-year-old children [PDF 525 KB]. Family Matters, 77, 60-69.
• Baxter, J., & Hayes, A. (2007). How four year olds spend their day: Insights into the caring contexts of young children [PDF 1.7 MB]. Family Matters, 76, 34-43.
• Brinkman, S., Silburn, S., & Lawrence, D. (2007). Investigating the validity of the Australian Early Development Index [Abstract]. Early Education and Development, 18(3), 427-451.
• Brown, J.E., Bittman, M., & Nicholson, J. (2007). Time or money: The impact of parental employment on time that 4 to 5 year olds spend in language building activities. Australian Journal of Labour Economics, 10, 149-165.
• Diamond, C., Baird, M., & Whitehouse, G. (2007). Maternity leave and return to work in Australia: Accessibility and use in a state utility [Abstract]. Australian Bulletin of Labour, 33(2), 134-157.
• Hesketh K., Wake M., Graham M,. & Waters E. (2007). Stability of television viewing and electronic game/computer use in a prospective cohort study of Australian children: Relationship with body mass index. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4, 60.
• Hiscock, H., Canterford, L., Ukoumunne, O. C., & Wake, M. (2007). Adverse associations of sleep problems in Australian pre-schoolers: National population study. Pediatrics, 119(1), 86-93.
• Martin, J., Hiscock, H., Hardy, P., Davey, B., & Wake, M. (2007). Adverse associations of infant and child sleep problems and parent health: An Australian population study. Pediatrics, 119(5), 947-955.
• Soloff C., Sanson A., Wake M., & Harrison L. (2007). Enhancing longitudinal studies by linkage to national databases: Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 10(5), 349-363.
• Strazdins, L., Shipley, M., & Broom, D. (2007). What does family-friendly really mean? Wellbeing, time, and the quality of parents' jobs [Abstract]. Australian Bulletin of Labour, 33(2), 202-225.
• Wake M., Hardy P., Canterford L., Sawyer M., & Carlin J. (2007). Overweight, obesity and girth of Australian preschoolers: Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates. International Journal of Obesity, 31(7), 1044-1051.
• Wake M., Nicholson J.M., Hardy P., & Smith K. (2007). Preschooler obesity and parenting styles of mothers and fathers: National population study. Pediatrics 120 (6): 1520-1527.
• Whitehouse, G., Baird, M., Diamond, C., & Soloff, C. (2007). Parental leave in Australia: Beyond the statistical gap. Journal of Industrial Relations, 49(1), 103-112.
• Whitehouse, G., Diamond, C., & Baird, M. (2007). Fathers' use of leave in Australia [Abstract]. Community, Work and Family, 10(4), 387-407.

2006

• Baxter, J., & Gray, M. (2006). Paid work characteristics of mothers with infants [PDF 1.6 MB]. Family Matters, 74, 34-41.
• Edwards, B. (2006). Views of the village: Parents' perceptions of their neighbourhoods [PDF 1.7 MB]. Family Matters, 74, 26-33.
• Harrison, L. (2006), Growing Up in Australia. New research about Australian children. Rattler, 77, 27-29. Sydney: NSW Community Child Care Co-operative.
• Hayes, A. (2006). Maintaining the gains: Sustainability in prevention and early intervention [PDF 2.6 MB]. Family Matters, 75, 66-69.
• Qu, L., Soriano, G., & Weston, R. (2006). Starting early, starting late: Socio-demographic characteristics and parenting of new mothers of different ages [PDF 1.5 MB]. Family Matters, 73, 52-59.
• Qu, L., Soriano, G,. & Weston, R. (2006). Starting early, starting late: The health and wellbeing of mother and child [PDF 2.1 MB]. Family Matters, 74, 4-11.
• Sawyer, M.G., Miller-Lewis, L., Guy, S., Wake, M., Canterford, L., & Carlin, J.B. (2006). Is there a relationship between overweight, obesity, and mental health problems in 4 to 5 year-old Australian children? [Abstract] Ambulatory Pediatrics, 6(6), 306-311.
• Wake, M., Hardy, P., Canterford, L., Sawyer, M., & Carlin, J.B. (2006). Overweight, obesity and girth of Australian preschoolers: Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates [Abstract]. International Journal of Obesity, 31, 1044-1051.

2005

• Alexander, M., & Baxter, J. (2005). Impacts of work on family life among partnered parents of young children [PDF 902 KB]. Family Matters, 72, 18-25.
• Edwards, B. (2005). Does it take a village? An investigation of neighbourhood effects on Australian children's development [PDF 1.5 MB]. Family Matters, 72, 36-43.
• Gray, M., Mission, S., & Hayes, A. (2005). Young children and their grandparents [PDF 2.3 MB]. Family Matters, 72, 10-17.
• Gray, M., & Sanson, A. (2005). Growing up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children [PDF 1.3 MB]. Family Matters, 72, 4-9.
• Harrison, L. (2005). A Research Journey ... The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children: Keynote Address for the Annual Early Childhood Services Conference. Bedrock, 10(3), 16-20. Sydney: NSW Independent Education Union.
• Harrison, L., & Ungerer, J. (2005). What can the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children tell us about infants and 4 to 5 year olds experiences of early childhood education and care? [PDF 2.0 MB]. Family Matters, 72, 26-35.
• Richardson, N., Higgins, D., Bromfield, L., Tooley, G., & Stokes, M. (2005). The relationship between childhood injuries and family type [PDF 1.4 MB]. Family Matters, 72, 44-49.
• Smart, D., & Sanson, A. (2005). A comparison of children's temperament and adjustment across 20 years [PDF 1.3 MB]. Family Matters, 72, 50-57.
• Sutherland, K. (2005). The work/family balancing act. Rattler, 74, 26-27, Sydney: NSW Community Child Care Co-operative.

2004

• Nicholson, J. M., & Rempel, L. A. (2004). Australian and New Zealand birth cohort studies: Breadth, quality and contributions. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 40(3), 87-95.
• Sanson, A., Johnstone, R., LSAC Research Consortium, & FaCS LSAC Project Team. (2004). Growing Up in Australia takes its first steps [PDF 304 KB]. Family Matters, 67, 46-52.
• Wake, M. (2004). Editorial comment: Australasian childhood longitudinal studies: Exciting yet challenging times. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 40(3), 85-86.

2003

• Nicholson, J. M., & Sanson, A. (2003). A new longitudinal study of the health and wellbeing of Australian children: How will it help?. Medical Journal of Australia, 178(6), 282-284.
• Sanson, A. (2003). Growing Up in Australia. The first 12 months of a landmark study [PDF 252 KB]. Family Matters, 64, 40-47.
• Silburn, S. (2003). Improving the developmental health of Australian children [PDF 122 KB]. Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health (AeJAMH), 2(1), 4p.
• Zevallos, Z. (2003). That's my Australian side: The ethnicity, gender and sexuality of young Australian women of South and Central American origin [PDF 277 KB]. Journal of Sociology, 39(1), 81-98.

2002

• Stanton, D. (2002). Director's Report [PDF 1.3 MB]. Family Matters, 61, 2-3.