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The school musical that gave me hope
Virtually Unplugged Kids gives children space to have fun and connect beyond devices. Gabi Revesz shares her experience.
Comfort them or let them tough it out?
Joshua Pate explains how parents shape a child’s pain response
Teens underwhelmed by France’s social media ban
The country passed a bill that would impose a minimum age of 15 for using social media, becoming the first country in Europe to follow Australia
Social media giants face landmark trial over addiction claims
US lawsuits accuse firms of addicting young users to content that has led to depression, eating disorders, psychiatric hospitalisation and even suicide
The silence behind child sexual abuse disclosure
Anyone aware of sexual abuse should seek professional guidance to protect the victim’s best interests. Marthese Vassallo explains why
When can my kids start going for a run with me?
Here are some guiding principles to help parents determine when their children are ready to exercise with them
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’