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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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January 25, 4:25 PM
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Many children cut off contact with their parents due to conflict. It’s less common for parents to sever ties with their kids – but it happens, and can be incredibly lonely.
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January 25, 4:22 PM
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A coroner has called for better warnings on helium canisters after a young mum died from inhaling the gas in balloons at her daughter’s first birthday party.
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January 21, 5:06 PM
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More safety features that don’t just revolve around parents are needed to keep kids safe on Roblox.
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January 17, 5:58 PM
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Girls and women are more likely to steal than boys, experts explain. This is their advice for concerned parents.
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January 16, 4:35 PM
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I challenged myself to put down my phone and close my laptop when I was with my daughters, and the benefits were immediate.
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January 15, 7:48 PM
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A family Christmas lunch turned deadly after a teenager consumed more than a dozen alcoholic drinks.
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January 15, 5:25 PM
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Shari Franke’s memoir is the first by a former child influencer. While extreme, her story raises questions about the implications of sharing content of kids online.
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January 10, 5:46 PM
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As parents across the country rack their brains for ways to keep their kids entertained over the school holidays, doctors are warning some methods could have significant negative impacts.
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January 6, 3:29 PM
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Lots of digital tools promise to assist children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. But it’s hard to know what is and isn’t useful.
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January 3, 4:44 PM
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In trying to capture so much of our kids’ lives, we risk missing out.
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December 30, 2024 3:42 PM
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A new documentary, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, explores the friendships a disabled boy forged in an online game – without his family knowing.
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December 30, 2024 3:32 PM
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Online porn is easier to access than ever. Here’s how to navigate the difficult conversation.
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December 24, 2024 5:21 PM
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Unboxing videos are popular – earning children as young as two thousands of followers and, potentially, big money. But there are also challenges and risks for these pint-sized content creators.
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December 23, 2024 5:08 PM
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There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.
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December 23, 2024 5:04 PM
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When you think about it, adults – parents in particular – are setting an example of one type or another whenever children are watching them
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December 19, 2024 5:41 PM
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My godson was especially vulnerable to AI companions, and he is not alone.
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December 11, 2024 4:31 PM
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A series of vaccines offered during high school protect teenagers against certain diseases, and help reduce the spread of these diseases in the community.
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December 11, 2024 4:30 PM
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The festive season can evoke feelings of loss or sadness, especially when holiday messaging focuses on being together.
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December 11, 2024 4:29 PM
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Ask the teacher if – in their view – your child is making an expected or acceptable level of progress, and what evidence tells them this.
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December 8, 2024 4:21 PM
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Three days before my child unexpectedly died, he primed me to keep living.
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December 3, 2024 5:22 PM
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Parents need to talk with their sons about puberty changes before voices crack and new body hair appears. Doing so will help them have healthier, happier lives.
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November 28, 2024 3:50 PM
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It is the discussion many parents dread most – so how and when should this be brought up? Here are the best ways to broach it
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November 27, 2024 5:31 PM
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Strength training programs for young people can improve muscle tone, prevent obesity and develop good exercise habits that last into adulthood.
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November 27, 2024 5:25 PM
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With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can guide us in setting better boundaries.
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November 25, 2024 7:21 PM
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Self-help toolkits which include sensory toys could be rolled out to primary school-age children.
