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The motherhood reset: holding boundaries when it feels hard
Saying no to your children can feel awful, but it may be exactly what they need. Claudia Calleja of Woman Unclouded finds why boundaries matter
January 16, 2026
Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia
Initial figures show platforms are taking meaningful action to remove underage users; otherwise they face huge fines
January 16, 2026
Social media harms teens, French watchdog warns, as country weighs ban
Five-year study shows social media is not the sole cause of declining mental health, but its negative effects are ‘numerous’
January 13, 2026
Esplora launches 2026 programme
The programme features new exhibitions, national STEAM leadership and a strong focus on biodiversity
January 13, 2026
Mattel introduces ‘autistic Barbie’
The toyline already features Barbies with type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and blindness
January 12, 2026
6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children
The strange words and nonsensical games of your childhood might seem ridiculous today. But experts say they matter more than you think
January 10, 2026
A meaningful year ahead for post-secondary students
Josephine Ebejer Grech reflects on students' well-being, resilience and achievement as MATSEC examinations approach
January 4, 2026
Parenting through the Christmas holidays − a counsellor’s perspective
Chantelle Sciberras highlights some of the challenges parents may face during the festive season and shares tips on how to overcome them
December 21, 2025
Healthy habits and the holiday season
Four experts give families tips to navigate eating, physical activity and sleep during Christmastime
December 18, 2025
How short-form videos could be harming young minds
Personalised feeds encourage long sessions of rapid scrolling that can be difficult for children to manage
December 17, 2025