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Brain stimulating headsets are being enthusiastically taken up by gamers aiming to boost performance. But there are risks, particularly for children or those vulnerable to mental health problems.
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Hi there and welcome to eParenting. I hope you like the articles that I have selected.
Use the 'Search in Topic' menu (top right above - 'funnel icon') to find topics you may be interested in. Please feel free to add comments in the 'Reactions' button at the bottom of each article. Enjoy! :-)
Remember that there are many pages of links here, see the full list of pages at the bottom of this page! Also, please feel free to suggest any good resources on the web that you have found. Email me at: kiwirip@me.com - Peter Mellow.
This scoop.it site is all about parenting in the age of technology. Some really useful and interesting links.
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Here’s how parents can spot the difference between a boy who loves to train and one who has unhealthy feelings about his body.
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As a parent, I’ve learned some invaluable tips to prevent my kid from having a meltdown. Now, I’m stealing them for myself.
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Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
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It’s 12 years since my firstborn child did her final school exams – and I temporarily lost my mind.
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As Pornhub embraces Apple’s new age verification in Australia, this could be the start of a broader shift in the tech industry.
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Sudden unexpected infant death claimed the lives of about 3,400 babies in the United States in 2024. Despite decades of public health efforts to promote safer sleep, these deaths remain a major cause of mortality during infancy.
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Discussion has focused on behavioral outcomes. But Meta’s settlement shines a light on damage to young people’s emerging desires and identities
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From "existential emptiness" to grief, parents share the myriad emotions they felt when their children left home.
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The bank of mum and dad is estimated to be worth $35 billion, but the taboo of talking about money is putting families at risk when using it.
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An interesting shift happens when a kid is learning to drive, and you’re both inside a box with your fear, moving 40 miles an hour.
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Playing sports is such a good antidote for kids’ mental health struggles, but parents are making it another source of stress.
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A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core skills?
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If you don't like the idea of your child's face appearing in the school newsletter or Facebook page, you can refuse consent. But experts warn there can be social consequences for children.
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Offenders use threats and manipulation to coerce victims to produce imagery or livestream sexually explicit acts, self-harm or animal cruelty. How can you protect your child?
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We spoke with author Dana Suskind about her new book and how to manage children’s use of AI technology.
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We can no longer deny that many children get their sex education from online pornography. But the normalisation of violence can lead to tragedy
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No sooner does it feel like our sons are starting to grasp their times tables than experts say it’s time to start weaving consent and pornography into household conversations. Experts say you should speak to your son regularly to make sure your son doesn’t become a sex predator statistic.
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Becoming a parent is one of the biggest changes you will ever experience in your lifetime. PANDA can help with information, articles and stories to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing after your baby’s arrival.
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This week it hit home that there’s another conversation parents need to be having urgently with their children, and in particular their sons.
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Broadcaster and author Sarah Macdonald is part of a growing army of silent unpaid workers, coping with the consequences of a housing crisis and a broken aged care system.
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The mechanics of many games on the platform are nearly identical to those of slot machines and sports-betting apps.
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Since the pandemic, a lot of Australian students are missing school, but programs like Hands On Learning have helped students like Mimi Highgate re-engage, and even find a sense of belonging.
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The eSafety Commissioner has just warned how AI tools have ‘significantly escalated’ safety risks around sharing photos and videos online.
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In 55 countries, the popular video game has been used to engage children in the process of urban design.
