A new study has found that negative links between social media and mental health may appear in girls and boys at different ages.
Social media affects girls’ and boys’ mental health at different ages
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Parenting and Smartphones: the 3Ds
Follow my parenting and smartphones ‘3Ds’: Delay, Device, Discuss. Depending on the age of your child, there’s an approach that will work for you.
Can We Get an Internet We Trust on Safer Internet Day 2021?
48% of 8-17 years olds see untrue or misleading content at least once a day online. Can we get an internet we can trust on Safer Internet Day?
What to do if friends and family have fallen for an internet conspiracy
Internet conspiracy theories are gaining traction online, so more of our friends and family are falling for them. Here’s how to help.
What to tell children about data privacy as they go back to school
As schools reopen, a perennial concern is around children’s understanding of data and privacy. Here are some suggestions on how to discuss it.
Screen time tips before the big return to school
Prepare children and young people now for the return to school with these screen time tips for building healthy screen habits.
The Trouble with TikTok: internet safety spotlight
Harmless-looking video sharing app TikTok boomed in popularity in lockdown. But beneath a benign surface are real security and internet safety concerns.
Screen time this summer: curation before clocks
Managing screen time for kids calls for a range of parental tools. One of those tools is curation — research on what you want your kids to be doing online.
Your smartphone addiction is making your children unhappy
I asked a group of 11 year olds how their parents’ smartphone habits made them feel, and what they would like to say to them about it. This is what they said.