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Almost one child in six is cyberbullied − WHO Europe
Report is a ‘wake-up call‘ to address bullying and violence
How to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’
Parents need to equip children to make good, independent and responsible decisions with their phone, researcher Joanne Orlando says
‘Sharenting’: balancing sharing and privacy in the digital age
While offering a sense of community and validation for parents, recent research highlights significant risks associated with sharing children’s content on social media platforms. Jeanine Balzan Engerer urges parents to reflect on this practice
Young TikTok make-up influencers spark health warnings
Some specialists say trend is a danger to children’s mental and physical well-being
Unique encounters: discover our endemic natural heritage
Malta has several endemic plants and animals, and meeting them must surely be on your list of nature to discover with your child
How conversations with children build language and strengthen connections
Conversations between children and adults offer strong benefits for children’s well-being and language skills, expert says
EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
Brussels is particularly concerned that the video-sharing app may not be doing enough to address negative impacts on young people
First child cured of rare brain tumour ‘offers real hope’
International Childhood Cancer Day is being marked on February 15
Leaky gut in children
A damaged gut can influence various facets of a child's health and development. Arnika Suska takes a look at the causes, symptoms and treatment available.
EU proposes tougher rules to combat child sexual abuse
New technologies blamed for a proliferation of new forms of abuse