Millions have been gripped by a story of toxic masculinity in children that’s been called a ‘wake-up call’. But is it a moral panic, and how should we respond?
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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March 28, 7:32 PM
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Millions have been gripped by a story of toxic masculinity in children that’s been called a ‘wake-up call’. But is it a moral panic, and how should we respond?
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March 28, 7:32 PM
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Experts say whether or not prize-box games constitute gambling in Australia is ‘murky’ – and authorities are at an impasse over who regulates them
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March 25, 11:01 PM
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Beyond the horrific crime committed, the most shocking aspect of Netflix’s Adolescence is the lack of understanding most of the adults demonstrate of the online world. Here’s how to engage with your teen – and why it’s so important.
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March 25, 5:00 PM
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Parenting experts and psychologists say we should be talking with our teenagers about the themes raised in the crime drama.
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March 25, 4:54 PM
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National Crime Agency says such groups are fuelling crimes including fraud, violence and child sexual abuse
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March 25, 4:50 PM
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Scaring children won’t keep them safe. Instead, help them see the good in the world.
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March 23, 5:29 PM
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Kids who play Roblox games describe ‘scary’ virtual currencies and ‘cash grab’ random rewards.
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March 23, 5:01 PM
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Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.
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March 22, 5:25 PM
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Jetson placed an online order for a pill he hoped would help him relax and get some sleep. The teenage apprentice never woke up.
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March 15, 5:25 PM
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Bullying, substance abuse, anxiety and depression don’t always affect teen boys and girls equally, according to a new survey. Here’s how teens see their experiences.
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March 12, 5:39 PM
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Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.
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March 10, 8:41 PM
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Bullying is one of the top concerns Australian parents have about their children’s health. Unfortunately, it is something about 1 in 4 students experience.
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March 9, 6:04 PM
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Help is available for children tricked into sending intimate images, but regular conversations about internet safety are ‘part of parenting now’
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March 8, 5:26 PM
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In between ‘What’s that?’ and ‘Where are we going?’ comes a line of inquiry designed to cause an existential crisis.
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March 2, 5:18 PM
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There’s more leisure, less laundry and no more Nando’s on the sofa, says Emma Beddington. But I’m still struggling to get to grips with this tidy, idle new life
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March 1, 6:01 PM
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As AI grows increasingly prevalent, some are showing their children tools from ChatGPT to Dall-E to learn and bond
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February 28, 6:20 PM
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Many parents dread the thought of acting as driving instructor to their child, but it doesn’t have to be a fraught experience.
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February 27, 4:36 PM
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By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
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February 17, 5:13 PM
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The broadcaster delivers a highly entertaining show about coping with teens, plus a delightful look back at Charles Schulz’s classic comic strip
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February 13, 7:23 PM
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Children are open and curious – and this makes them natural philosophers. There are 3 simple ways to step through a philosophical discussion.
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February 11, 4:27 PM
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Family therapists and authors Ashley Graber and Maria Evans offer parents guidance on how to ease their children’s anxiety in today’s chaotic world.
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February 8, 8:36 PM
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With a toddler and a five-year-old in the house, Carly Earl was seeking a path to less chaos and more connection. Could she find it in just nine weeks?
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January 28, 4:32 PM
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Children's perception of time is relatively understudied. Learning to see time through their eyes may be fundamental to a happier human experience.
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January 28, 4:26 PM
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I used to think I thrived on fear when travelling: pushing limits, taking risks. But I had no idea. As soon as you become a parent, you understand true fear.