Becoming a dad can be scary. Here’s how to be the best father for your kids
By nurturing strong father-child attachment, fathers contribute to the growth, resilience and happiness of their children. Goodboy Picture Company/Getty ImagesIt...
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Alarming decline in children’s health and wellbeing predated pandemic, research reveals
The health and wellbeing of primary school children declined between 2014 and 2022. 1st footage/ShutterstockThe COVID pandemic affected several aspects...
Cyberflashing is now a criminal offence – but the normalisation of this behaviour among young people needs to change
Antonio Guillem/ShutterstockIn March 2024, a 39-year-old man became the first person in England and Wales to be convicted of the...
Millions of young people will head to the polls over the next year – but many are disillusioned about mainstream politics
vesperstock/ShutterstockA record number of people will go to polls in 2024 to vote in national elections around the world. People...
Andy and the Odd Socks: how a rock concert for kids sends a powerful message about social identity
Like many parents, the music I find myself listening to has drastically changed since having children. My young children are...
Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds
Teens say 'for you' algorithms get them right. Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesSocial media apps regularly present teens with...
Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important
Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. PaperkitesThe “birds and the bees”. The...
Vaping now more common than smoking among young people – and the risks go beyond lung and brain damage
By 2023, one in nine children had tried vaping. Daisy Daisy/ShutterstockVaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young...
Why universities shouldn’t mark down international students for using non-standard English
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockThe English language left its borders of origin in Britain long ago. It has been exported throughout the world through...
Many suicides are related to gambling. How can we tackle this problem?
Darya Sannikova/PexelsWhether you’re watching TV, attending a footy game, or eating a meal at your local pub, gambling is hard...
