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Children's health
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Nurturing healthy habits and body image in children
Things to avoid and to try to help your children develop a positive relationship with food and promote good self-esteem
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’
5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety
A list of books that explore different experiences of anxiety plus extra resources for parents
UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity
The levy will affect pre-packaged milkshakes, ready-to-go coffees and sweetened yoghurt drinks but not those made in cafés and restaurants
Promoting physical activity among female adolescents in Malta
In the last 20 years, there has been a notable decline in the well-being of female adolescents, putting them at risk of mental health issues, writes Carmel Cefai
Excessive screen time raises heart disease risk − study
Researchers tracked the screen consumption and sleep habits of more than 1,000 10- and 18-year-olds
ADHD, parents and my own struggles
Counsellor Daniel Liam Cutajar shares his own experience of ADHD and some advice for parents
Child vaccine coverage faltering, threatening millions − study
Economic inequality, COVID-19 disruptions and misinformation affecting vaccination programmes across the world
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
What causes ADHD? What we know, don’t know and suspect
Alison Poulton outlines the main difficulties in diagnosing the condition