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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.
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
Malta girls team wins international robotics competition
The JA Malta team emerged victorious at the Women and Girls in STEM Forum in Brussels
When should you give your child their first mobile phone?
Is a phone for Christmas a good idea? And how can you keep your kids safe? An expert share some tips
Students improve digital skills and get creative
St Paul’s Missionary College celebrated Digital Day on October 25
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