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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’
Esplora launches 2026 programme
The programme features new exhibitions, national STEAM leadership and a strong focus on biodiversity
Mattel introduces ‘autistic Barbie’
The toyline already features Barbies with type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and blindness
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
A meaningful year ahead for post-secondary students
Josephine Ebejer Grech reflects on students' well-being, resilience and achievement as MATSEC examinations approach
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
Healthy habits and the holiday season
Four experts give families tips to navigate eating, physical activity and sleep during Christmastime
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
How misinformation may be fuelling teen vaping
Online trends and anecdotes often outrun the slow, careful process of research, and young people are particularly susceptible
A Christmas comedy for all the family
‘Carols at Christmas’ tells its story through puppetry, music and movement