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Children's health
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Adolescent mental health: social media during COVID exacerbated challenges
During the pandemic, young people were drastically affected by the sudden shift to a digital world. Researchers say it's time we address the impact of excessive screen time on brain development.
Gene therapy offers hope for children born deaf
‘Game changer’: Several success stories were announced this week
Breaking barriers in speech and language therapy
Innovative board game and accompanying app aim to provide a high-quality user experience for children aged five to eight during speech and language therapy
Asthma: things you should know
Millions of people are diagnosed with asthma every year, the majority of whom are youngsters. Georgiana Mifsud Bonnici says treating symptoms and avoiding risk factors is ‘vitally important’.
Understanding parental pressure and how it affects a child’s well-being
In the pursuit of nurturing their children’s growth and development, parents often walk a fine line between encouragement and excessive pressure, says Joselle Camilleri
Heart damage: another reason to cut down on children’s screen time
Inactivity during infancy may well set the stage for heart attacks and strokes later in life, research shows
Stop showing TV during school lunch breaks!
Dietitian Manuel Attard is concerned that children may be watching TV during mealtimes at school. He says this practice could exacerbate the obesity problem
Self-harm among adolescents: a growing public health concern
Francesca Sammut discusses why adolescents may engage in self-harming behaviour and gives parents advice on what to do in such situations.
Excessive screen time can affect young people’s emotional development
Research is beginning to suggest four hours per day or more is potentially risky
Back-to-school anxiety: seven tips to help children cope
Here are some steps to take to help your child with their return to the classroom