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‘Sharenting’: balancing sharing and privacy in the digital age
While offering a sense of community and validation for parents, recent research highlights significant risks associated with sharing children’s content on social media platforms. Jeanine Balzan Engerer urges parents to reflect on this practice
EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
Brussels is particularly concerned that the video-sharing app may not be doing enough to address negative impacts on young people
Exhibition tours secondary schools to promote women in science
Malta is the first World Capital for Women and Girls in Science for 2023-2024
EU proposes tougher rules to combat child sexual abuse
New technologies blamed for a proliferation of new forms of abuse
Smart wearables for children with cerebral palsy
Customisable device shows ‘promise’ as it increases motivation of a child with CP to use their hands during occupational therapy sessions
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.
Meta beefs up teen defences on Instagram and Messenger
Teens younger than 16 years old can now only be messaged or added to group chats by people they already follow or are connected to
Instagram, Facebook restricting content for teens
Changes come months after dozens of US states accused Meta of damaging the mental health of children and teens
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
3 ways to help your child transition off screens
For many families, there is a daily battle around getting children off their screens and avoiding ‘tech tantrums’. Some experts here give their suggestions