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Is social media damaging our kids? Chances are you’ve worried about their presence on social media. Who are they talking to? What are they posting? Are they being bullied? Do they spend too much time on it? Do they realise their friends’ lives aren’t as good as they look on Instagram? By Alexandra Hansen, The …

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There are plenty of frustrated parents out there who are tired of hearing their child grunt ‘professional gamer’ whenever they are asked about future ambitions. Pro gamer? Is that even a thing? Or is wanting to become a professional gamer simply an excuse to play online games 24/7? Well… probably a little bit of both. …

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TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, phones and the screen time issues they throw up in our families would have to be the Achilles heel of modern parenting. I’d hazard a guess that various screen time issues are the biggest reasons for fights between parents and teens and tweens right now. They make you want to tear …

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“Help! My Kid is a Gamer” is the new ABCiview show that’s a must-watch for parents whose kids are into gaming. This year, more than any other, gaming has been a constant companion for some kids. The increased time spent online playing games and socialising in digital spaces can be confronting for parents who hate …

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We’re all looking for ways to engage the kids in non-screen activities, especially right now when screens often feel like the only option. There has to be a reason why we’re fighting with the kids about screens all. the. time, right? Georgina Manning, Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Director of Wellbeing For Kids tells us why it’s …

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These things for teens to do at home are here to remind you that you are a creative, interesting, curious person. You can find ways to stay occupied and engaged, no matter how long you have to spend at home. While usually you can phone a friend to chopper you out of boring times, right …

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