Premier League’s front-of-shirt gambling ad ban is a flawed approach. Australia should learn from it
“Excellent decision.” This was the reaction from English football great Gary Lineker to the announcement that the English Premier League...
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Won’t somebody please think of the children? Their agency is ignored in the moral panic around drag storytime
Multnomah County Library/ FlickrProtesters derailed a Monash City Council meeting on Wednesday, demanding the cancellation of a sold-out drag storytime...
Children have been interacting in the metaverse for years – what parents need to know about keeping them safe
Frame Stock Footage/ShutterstockThe metaverse sounds like it could be a scary place. Recent headlines have highlighted the dangers to children...
The impact of childhood and teenage anxiety disorders on later life – new research
fizkes/ShutterstockAnxiety rates have been rising in recent years among children and young people, with the situation partially exacerbated by the...
Childism: how discrimination against children plays out in law
BearFotos/ShutterstockSome acts are only considered criminal if they are committed by someone aged under 18. This doesn’t just include things...
What is Discord? An internet researcher explains the social media platform at the center of Pentagon leak of top-secret intelligence
Some of the nation's most closely guarded secrets were posted to a small online gaming community. AP Photo/Jeff ChiuThe Justice...
As digital activists, teens of color turn to social media to fight for a more just world
Self-expression and storytelling are among the primary objectives that young aspiring activists seek to achieve online. FG Trade via Getty...
Empathy can be taught at school – and it can lead to more creative thinking
DGLimages/ShutterstockMost people think that empathy – the ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes – is fixed, but it’s...
Kids will need recess more than ever when returning to school post-coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity for us to rethink and redesign how schools support children's social connections and opportunities...
When kids like the box more than the toy: The benefits of playing with everyday objects
If children love boxes and other upcycled items, do parents really need to invest in 'eco toys'? (Shutterstock)Many have observed...
