Fortnite’s new in-game Holocaust museum shows us a virtual future for education
A player in Fortnite visiting the Holocaust museum and learning about the Jews of Tunisia. Luc BernardIf you’ve played Fortnite,...
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Shouting at children linked to depression – but defining what counts as verbal abuse is what will help prevent harmful parenting
fasphotographic/ShutterstockA recent research paper has found that verbal abuse of children, including shouting at them and calling them names, is...
Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype — but children also create their own ‘Barbie worlds’
With the blockbuster success of the Barbie movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents...
Changing the age of consent is not the solution to protecting young people from unhealthy relationships with adults
Pandagolik1/ShutterstockComedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of abuse, including sexual assault and rape, by four women. The allegations...
How AI and AR could increase the risk of problem gambling for online sports betting
Kaspars Grinvalds/ShutterstockSometimes referred to as the “crack cocaine of gambling”, electronic gaming machines (EGMs) such as slot machines allow bets...
4 reasons teens take part in social media challenges
Young people often participate in a challenge to feel included among peers who have already done it. Frazao Studio Latino/E+...
Don’t blame postwar school building programmes for concrete crisis – the fault lies with decades of neglect and ineffective policy
Physical spaces make a difference to education. There are small but fairly reliable correlations between the quality of the buildings...
‘Mum, can you play with me?’ It’s important to play with your kids but let them make the rules
Ron Lach/PexelsYoung children love to play with their mums and dads. But for busy parents, it’s often the last thing...
Sustainable use of natural resources: lessons from Pantanal communities
Pantanal fisherman WALDECk SOUZA/Shutterstock“How can we use nature in a sustainable way?” That is a question I, together with colleagues...
Stand back and avoid saying ‘be careful!’: how to help your child take risks at the park
Ryan Fatalla/Pexels There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development. Keen to ensure...
