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‘My brain’s (not) on holiday!’
Erika Galea discusses how to prevent summer becoming a three-month brain break for your child
Information overload: phones exposing kids to an avalanche of irrelevance
Dorje C. Brody suggests limiting children's access to devices − not a ban − for a less ‘noisy’ and more calm environment
Managing meltdowns in young children
Meltdowns are an involuntary emotional response when children's senses become overwhelmed. Counsellor William Hayman gives advice on how to handle them.
Dutch suggest social media ban for under-15s
Country is the latest to propose curbs on platforms such as TikTok and SnapChat over mental health concerns
Social media fuelling ‘devastating’ kids’ mental health crisis − NGO
Report slams social media platforms for prioritising engagement over child safety
What can you do if you don’t like your child’s friends?
Rachael Murrihy gives parents tips while urging them not to be too critical of their children’s choices
Parenting children with challenging behaviour
Kids' behaviour often drives parents crazy. But with understanding, support and some effective strategies, families can live more harmoniously, says Johanna Cutajar.
‘When kids don’t click, it’s uncomfortable but normal’
On an uncomfortable but normal truth – by Claudia Calleja of Woman Unclouded, a go-to portal for women on Malta
What parents and youth athletes can do to protect against abuse in sport
The line between abuse and acceptable behaviour is blurred more in sport than in many other environments, experts note
How social media can ‘trigger’ eating disorders in young people
Misinformation from influencers on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram is a huge problem, experts warn