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2018

Journal Article

The quality agenda: governance and regulation of preschool teachers' work

Grant, Sandra, Comber, Barbara, Danby, Susan, Theobald, Maryanne and Thorpe, Karen (2018). The quality agenda: governance and regulation of preschool teachers' work. Cambridge Journal of Education, 48 (4), 515-532. doi: 10.1080/0305764X.2017.1364699

The quality agenda: governance and regulation of preschool teachers' work

2018

Journal Article

Do dads make a difference? Family feeding dynamics and child fussy eating

Harris, Holly A., Jansen, Elena, Mallan, Kimberley M., Daniels, Lynne and Thorpe, Karen (2018). Do dads make a difference? Family feeding dynamics and child fussy eating. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 39 (5), 415-423. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000566

Do dads make a difference? Family feeding dynamics and child fussy eating

2018

Journal Article

Mandatory naptimes in childcare do not reduce children's cortisol levels

Thorpe, Karen J., Pattinson, Cassandra L., Smith, Simon S and Staton, Sally L. (2018). Mandatory naptimes in childcare do not reduce children's cortisol levels. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 4545, 4545. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-22555-8

Mandatory naptimes in childcare do not reduce children's cortisol levels

2018

Journal Article

Adopting an unknowing stance in teacher–child interactions through ‘I wonder…’ formulations

Houen, S., Danby, S., Farrell, A. and Thorpe, K. (2018). Adopting an unknowing stance in teacher–child interactions through ‘I wonder…’ formulations. Classroom Discourse, 10 (2), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/19463014.2018.1518251

Adopting an unknowing stance in teacher–child interactions through ‘I wonder…’ formulations

2017

Journal Article

A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): an integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep

Okely, Anthony D., Ghersi, Davina, Hesketh, Kylie D., Santos, Rute, Loughran, Sarah P., Cliff, Dylan P., Shilton, Trevor, Grant, David, Jones, Rachel A., Stanley, Rebecca M., Sherring, Julie, Hinkley, Trina, Trost, Stewart G., McHugh, Clare, Eckermann, Simon, Thorpe, Karen, Waters, Karen, Olds, Timothy S., Mackey, Tracy, Livingstone, Rhonda, Christian, Hayley, Carr, Harriette, Verrender, Adam, Pereira, Joao R., Zhang, Zhiguang, Downing, Katherine L. and Tremblay, Mark S. (2017). A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): an integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. Bmc Public Health, 17 (Suppl 5) 869, 167-190. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4867-6

A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines - The Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the early years (Birth to 5 years): an integration of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep

2017

Journal Article

Weighing in on international growth standards: testing the case in Australian preschool children

Pattinson, C. L., Staton, S. L., Smith, S. S., Trost, S. G., Sawyer, E. F. and Thorpe, K. J. (2017). Weighing in on international growth standards: testing the case in Australian preschool children. Obesity Reviews, 18 (10), 1111-1121. doi: 10.1111/obr.12581

Weighing in on international growth standards: testing the case in Australian preschool children

2017

Journal Article

Mandatory nap times and group napping patterns in child care: an observational study

Staton, Sally L., Smith, Simon S., Hurst, Cameron, Pattinson, Cassandra L. and Thorpe, Karen J. (2017). Mandatory nap times and group napping patterns in child care: an observational study. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 15 (2), 129-143. doi: 10.1080/15402002.2015.1120199

Mandatory nap times and group napping patterns in child care: an observational study

2016

Journal Article

'I wonder what you know . . . ' teachers designing requests for factual information

Houen, Sandy, Danby, Susan, Farrell, Ann and Thorpe, Karen (2016). 'I wonder what you know . . . ' teachers designing requests for factual information. Teaching and Teacher Education, 59, 68-78. doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2016.02.002

'I wonder what you know . . . ' teachers designing requests for factual information

2016

Journal Article

Environmental light exposure is associated with increased body mass in children

Pattinson, Cassandra L., Allan, Alicia C., Staton, Sally L., Thorpe, Karen J. and Smith, Simon S. (2016). Environmental light exposure is associated with increased body mass in children. PLoS One, 11 (1) e0143578, e0143578. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0143578

Environmental light exposure is associated with increased body mass in children

2015

Journal Article

Differences in parent regulation beliefs and maternal postnatal depressive symptoms in early weeks

Cockshaw, Wendell D., Muscat, Tracey, Obst, Patricia L. and Thorpe, Karen (2015). Differences in parent regulation beliefs and maternal postnatal depressive symptoms in early weeks. Psychiatry Research, 228 (3), 953-955. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2015.05.049

Differences in parent regulation beliefs and maternal postnatal depressive symptoms in early weeks

2015

Journal Article

Napping, development and health from 0 to 5 years: a systematic review

Thorpe, Karen, Staton, Sally, Sawyer, Emily, Pattinson, Cassandra, Haden, Catherine and Smith, Simon (2015). Napping, development and health from 0 to 5 years: a systematic review. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 100 (7), 615-622. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307241

Napping, development and health from 0 to 5 years: a systematic review

2015

Journal Article

An early feeding practices intervention for obesity prevention

Daniels, Lynne Allison, Mallan, Kimberley Margaret, Nicholson, Jan Maree, Thorpe, Karen, Nambiar, Smita, Mauch, Chelsea Emma and Magarey, Anthea (2015). An early feeding practices intervention for obesity prevention. Pediatrics, 136 (1), e40-e49. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-4108

An early feeding practices intervention for obesity prevention

2015

Journal Article

Mandatory naptimes in child care and children's nighttime sleep

Staton, Sally L., Smith, Simon S., Pattinson, Cassandra L. and Thorpe, Karen J. (2015). Mandatory naptimes in child care and children's nighttime sleep. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 36 (4), 235-242. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000157

Mandatory naptimes in child care and children's nighttime sleep

2015

Journal Article

Digital access to knowledge in the preschool classroom: reports from Australia

Thorpe, Karen, Hansen, Julie, Danby, Susan, Zaki, Filzah Mohamed, Grant, Sandra, Houen, Sandra, Davidson, Christina and Given, Lisa M. (2015). Digital access to knowledge in the preschool classroom: reports from Australia. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 32, 174-182. doi: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2015.04.001

Digital access to knowledge in the preschool classroom: reports from Australia

2026

Journal Article

Talking Minds: Group Gender Composition and Educators’ Mental State Language in Early Childhood Education and Care

Brook, Elizabeth, Rankin, Peter, Farrell, Callyn, Houen, Sandy, Thorpe, Karen and Mulvihill, Aisling (2026). Talking Minds: Group Gender Composition and Educators’ Mental State Language in Early Childhood Education and Care. Social Development, 35 (3) e70061. doi: 10.1111/sode.70061

Talking Minds: Group Gender Composition and Educators’ Mental State Language in Early Childhood Education and Care

2026

Journal Article

Through the eyes of the educator: A ‘natural experiment’ to examine the pedagogical, physiological and emotional value of access to nature in early education workplace environments

Searle, Bonnie, Sawyer, Harriet, Staton, Sally and Thorpe, Karen (2026). Through the eyes of the educator: A ‘natural experiment’ to examine the pedagogical, physiological and emotional value of access to nature in early education workplace environments. Journal of Environmental Psychology 103052, 103052. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2026.103052

Through the eyes of the educator: A ‘natural experiment’ to examine the pedagogical, physiological and emotional value of access to nature in early education workplace environments

2026

Journal Article

Discomfort in the Unexpected: A Mixed‐Methods Study on Australian Clinicians' Experiences of Explaining Prenatal Screening Results

Anderson, Mark B., Cooke, Emma, Thorpe, Karen and Chawla, Jasneek K. (2026). Discomfort in the Unexpected: A Mixed‐Methods Study on Australian Clinicians' Experiences of Explaining Prenatal Screening Results. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 66 (2) e70119. doi: 10.1111/ajo.70119

Discomfort in the Unexpected: A Mixed‐Methods Study on Australian Clinicians' Experiences of Explaining Prenatal Screening Results

2026

Conference Publication

DEVELOPING A TAILORED BEHAVIOURAL SLEEP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH NEURODISABILITY THROUGH CONSUMER AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

Fullwood, K., Coles, L., Thorpe, K., Hudson, F., Waters, K., Vandeleur, M. and Chawla, J. (2026). DEVELOPING A TAILORED BEHAVIOURAL SLEEP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH NEURODISABILITY THROUGH CONSUMER AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER.

DEVELOPING A TAILORED BEHAVIOURAL SLEEP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH NEURODISABILITY THROUGH CONSUMER AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

2026

Journal Article

Serve-return-rally-learn: extending the serve and return metaphor in adult–child interactions

Houen, Sandy, Staton, Sally, Mulvihill, Aisling and Thorpe, Karen (2026). Serve-return-rally-learn: extending the serve and return metaphor in adult–child interactions. Child Development Perspectives, 20 (1) aadaf005, 1-8. doi: 10.1093/cdpers/aadaf005

Serve-return-rally-learn: extending the serve and return metaphor in adult–child interactions

2026

Journal Article

At the margin and in the centre: how men working in early childhood education and care frame their role

Coles, Laetitia, Xu, Yuwei, Sullivan, Victoria and Thorpe, Karen (2026). At the margin and in the centre: how men working in early childhood education and care frame their role. Community, Work and Family, 1-20. doi: 10.1080/13668803.2026.2621909

At the margin and in the centre: how men working in early childhood education and care frame their role