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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PREVENTION

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PREVENTION

October 17, 2025
Credit: FreePik Parents as Prevention Models: YOU! Children mirror our tech habits more than our words. The most powerful prevention? Modelling balance. Tip for parents: Put your phone down during...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PERFECTION

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: PERFECTION

October 17, 2025
Credit: Bernard Hiller Purpose, Not Perfection Perfectionism and comparison online are driving anxiety. Confidence grows when teens focus on purpose, not popularity. Tip for parents: Encourage a...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: FRIENDSHIP

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: FRIENDSHIP

October 17, 2025
Friendship Over Followers Digital friendship isn’t enough. Teens spending more time online can lose empathy and social skills. Tip for parents:Prioritise offline friendships: clubs, hobbies, or shared...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: SLEEP

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: SLEEP

October 17, 2025
Sleep is Your Secret Weapon Devices disrupt sleep, and sleep deprivation fuels anxiety and depression. Prevention starts with bedtime. Tip for parents: Phones out of bedrooms, invest in an alarm...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: COMPARISON

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: COMPARISON

October 17, 2025
Escaping the Comparison Trap Social media distorts reality. Haidt calls it “the perfect storm for teen anxiety.” Teens see only highlights, which fosters self-doubt. Tip for parents: Talk about...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: SELF REGULATION

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: SELF REGULATION

October 17, 2025
Credit: FreePik Teaching Emotional Self-Regulation Endless scrolling keeps kids on high alert, fueling anxiety. Prevention is teaching emotional literacy: naming feelings, managing disappointment, and...
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Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: ANXIETY

Prevention is Better than Cure in the Digital Jungle: ANXIETY

October 17, 2025
Credit: FreePik Start Early, Stay Connected The best defence against digital anxiety isn’t an app — it’s connection. Jonathan Haidt’s research shows anxiety and depression surged when children spent...
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Stop, Think, Tell: Helping Autistic Children Make Safer Choices Online

Stop, Think, Tell: Helping Autistic Children Make Safer Choices Online

October 3, 2025
Credit: ClipArtMax When we think about online safety, the first advice that usually comes to mind is “Don’t talk to strangers” or “Don’t share personal details.” But there’s another side of digital...
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The Back Alley of the Internet: Why 4chan Isn’t Safe for Kids

The Back Alley of the Internet: Why 4chan Isn’t Safe for Kids

August 28, 2025
Big news: 4chan is taking legal action against Ofcom over the UK’s Online Safety Act. For many parents, 4chan may not even be on the radar — but it’s one of the internet’s most unfiltered corners...
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