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Video game companies accused of tricking children
European consumer groups say kids are especially vulnerable to companies' “manipulative spending tactics”
Australia plans age limit to ban children from social media
Government describes impact of social media on young people as a ‘scourge’
When is a good time for a child to start music lessons?
Although it is never too late to learn music, starting music lessons before the age of nine offers a specific benefit parents should keep in mind, an expert says
Navigating adolescent anxiety
Counsellor Anton Falzon stresses the importance of understanding and supporting teen mental health
‘Don’t give smartphones to kids under 11’
UK mobile firm gives guidance to parents
Not every child will go to the Olympics
But fundamental movement skills are still important.
Play or game over!
A negative view of play can affect parents' attitudes towards their children and, by extension, their children's relationship to play, says counsellor Mark Bonello
Innovative intervention for developmental language disorder
Local researchers and game developers are working on a board game and
app for use by children with DLD within the Maltese bilingual context
5 summer activities to keep the kiddos happy
Summer school not enough? Try these home activities.
Keeping a child’s brain sharp during summer
The brain tends to forget unused information, leading to a loss of learned material if students do not review during the holidays, Erika Galea says