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Child development
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Supporting our children through their journey of self-discovery
It is crucial to create a safe space where your child can freely express themselves about their gender and sexuality, says counsellor Josef Mizzi
Tablet use by young children linked with more outbursts of anger, frustration
Does children’s tablet use contribute to poor emotional regulation? A study in JAMA Pediatrics delves into the question
UK to restrict junk food ads in childhood obesity fight
Advertising for foods that are too fatty, too sweet or too salty will be banned before 9pm on television and completely online.
Australia plans age limit to ban children from social media
Government describes impact of social media on young people as a ‘scourge’
Mosta Girl Guides participate in international jamboree
Action-packed week in Essex saw the girls taking part in various activities and forging friendships
‘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
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