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UK, France mull social media bans as debate rages on
While supporters of the ban warn about deteriorating mental health among young people, others say the evidence is inconclusive
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
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
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’
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
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