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Children’s Mental Health Week: Thursday: Cyberbullying & Online Friendships

📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week! Children spend so much time online that friendships and conflicts happen digitally too. Cyberbullying can be relentless, often happening in group chats, gaming...

Children’s Mental Health Week: Wednesday: Gaming & Mental Health

📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week! Wednesday: Gaming & Mental Health For many kids, gaming is a social lifeline—but too much can lead to stress, addiction, or even online dangers. 🎮 Healthy...

Children’s Mental Health Week: Tuesday: Social Media & Self-Esteem

📢 It’s Children’s Mental Health Week! Children’s Mental Health Week (February 5–11, 2024) is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges kids face in the digital world and offer...

Children’s Mental Health Week: Monday: The Impact of Screens on Mental Health

Children’s Mental Health Week Children’s Mental Health Week (February 5–11, 2024) is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges kids face in the digital world and offer practical tips...

Navigating the Digital Jungle: How to Respond When Your Kids Say ‘You Don’t Understand!’

Credit: FreePik In today’s hyper-connected world, where technology is woven into every aspect of life, the phrase “You don’t understand” is a cry I hear from lots of parents. Children and teens...

Ulbricht, Trump, and the Pardon That Shook the Digital World

When Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the Silk Road—a dark web marketplace that revolutionised online crime—it sent shockwaves through both the tech and legal worlds. For...

Digital Guilt: Navigating Parenting in a Tech-Driven World

Credit: Freepik Digital Guilt: Navigating Parenting in a Tech-Driven World In an era where smartphones, social media, and the ever-looming internet are integrated into nearly every aspect of life...

What is the Halo Effect? A Guide for Parents with Conversation Scripts

Credit: SimplyPsychology.org Have you ever noticed how a first impression — whether positive or negative — shapes how you view someone long after that moment has passed? This is called the Halo...

Navigating the Digital Jungle: Why ‘Not Yet’ Helps Kids Thrive

Here’s a breakdown of why saying “not yet” instead of a hard “no” can be empowering for both kids and parents particularly around smartphones and devices. 💡 1. “Not...