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Parenting
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Is Halloween too scary for kids?
Matthew Thompson takes a look at how the gothic and the macabre have held a fascination for children since the time of fairy tales
Children, technology and the myth of the safe app
In a world overflowing with ‘safety apps’ and digital promises, the only real safeguard children have is their parents, says Roberta Bezzina
We teach kids to look after their bodies – here’s how to do the same for a healthy mind
Just as early eating habits often carry through to adulthood, we should set the stage for good mental health from birth
EU lawmakers propose social media ban for under-16s
The proposal will be put to a vote by parliament during its plenary session between November 24 and 27
Instagram accounts for teens go PG-13
Update is rolling out in Australia, Britain, Canada and the US, with plans to expand to more countries in the coming months
Child protection vs privacy: decision time for EU
EU countries today debating proposals to combat child sexual abuse material online, with opponents concerned about mass surveillance
Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes, WHO warns
Around 40 million children aged 13 to 15 currently use tobacco, or one in 10
World Dyslexia Day: Shining a spotlight on the importance of well-being
Jennifer Formosa gives parents tips on how to nurture well-being in children with this condition
What can be done about bullying at school?
Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is ‘bullying’. Why is it so complicated?
Why talking to children matters more than screens
Too much screen time can hinder speech and language development among the early learners, Yasmin Rababah says