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When childhood happens on screen
Roberta Attard shares the findings of a study revealing what children in Malta are really doing online and why they still need us beside them
Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children
Children’s skin does not need cosmetics, apart from daily hygiene products and sun cream, experts say
5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety
A list of books that explore different experiences of anxiety plus extra resources for parents
Australia ban offers test on social media harm
Opponents argue there is not enough hard proof to warrant the new legislation, which could do more harm than good
UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity
The levy will affect pre-packaged milkshakes, ready-to-go coffees and sweetened yoghurt drinks but not those made in cafés and restaurants
What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives
Figuring out the concerns young people have is crucial to addressing the ways these might be affecting their mental health, two experts say
Knowledge is power: why good data helps keep children safe
On the European Day on the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, Lorna Muscat highlights the crucial importance of data
Bribing kids to eat vegetables might backfire. Here’s what to do instead
Nick Fuller presents research-informed ways to support healthy eating habits in children
Promoting physical activity among female adolescents in Malta
In the last 20 years, there has been a notable decline in the well-being of female adolescents, putting them at risk of mental health issues, writes Carmel Cefai
Kids on iPads: the silence of the goldfish?
More than banning screens, we need to understand what children’s brains can cope with and when too much becomes harmful