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Parenting
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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
Meta activates Facebook ‘teen accounts’ worldwide
Teen accounts offer additional security settings, content restrictions and parental controls for users aged 13 to 17
Why stories are so important for children’s language and literacy
Listening to stories and talking about them lays the foundation for language and literacy development and has social and emotional benefits
Easing back-to-school anxiety
Counsellor Mary Rose Baldacchino gives advice to parents on how to help their children approach school with more confidence
Back to school: the importance of educators’ well-being
When parents and the wider community support educators, it creates a positive and effective learning environment for everyone, says Erika Galea
Back to school? Reset routines first
Adjusting children’s bedtime and tech use rules is essential to help them restart school rested, calm and ready to learn, Erika Galea says
When is a good time for a child to start music lessons?
Although it is never too late to learn music, starting music lessons before the age of nine offers a specific benefit parents should keep in mind, an expert says
Navigating adolescent anxiety
Counsellor Anton Falzon stresses the importance of understanding and supporting teen mental health
Smart ways to get your child ready for the first day of school
Tips to make the transition to school a smoother one for both child and parents
Teenagers no longer answer the phone
Is this silent approach a lack of manners, or a new trend and a right to privacy worth defending?