Location tracking means parents can easily check in on their kids while allowing them more freedom. But there are risks too.
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Young people consistently described online spaces as providing opportunities for self-expression and self-discovery.
From George Orwell to Alastair Campbell, our experts recommend books that will inspire youth into thinking politically.
Meta has been forced to roll out new measures, but many can be easily circumvented.
Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace.
Many teens consider the school formal a rite of passage. But some young people might feel an enormous pressure to look a certain way.
Thinking about the quality of friendships allows us to consider the different elements that promote safety, support and security for both teens in a relationship.
Al tools are now the second most common way young people proactively seek out news.
Parents might default to books they loved when they were younger. But this means families may be missing out on some great stories published more recently.
Parents have an important role to play in educating children about consent and relationships. But it can be hard to know where to begin.
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
Results season can bring pressure to have a career plan. Here’s how to explore your options without having all the answers now.
Navigating personal problems are a normal part of growing up. Young people are now turning to AI for help.
Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.
As a parent, it can be painful to witness our child’s struggles after rejection. But there are ways to help them process the setback.
If a young person trusts the system to deliver a just outcome, their brain’s urgent need for retribution is dialled down.
Eighty-five per cent of teens have seen gore online, but only seven per cent searched for it. Current content moderation and safety features aren’t fixing the problem.
When phone use starts to affect our mood or interfere with relationships, it’s a sign our habits have crossed the line from healthy to unhealthy.
Teenagers testing boundaries is often seen as being due to defiance, bad judgement, or bad parenting. There are more effective ways to improve behaviour in schools.
Young poets wrestled with loneliness, fractured families, violence and other challenges – but also showed an unwillingness to surrender to despair.
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