If your kids are old enough to surf the internet, it’s natural that you might worry about the amount of time they spend playing video games instead of doing something more social with their friends. But trying to set up parental locks and restrictions on your kids’ devices, or block them from the internet entirely, can be an absolute nightmare if you’re not a tech whizz.
Schools will receive new guidance on prohibiting mobile phone use during the school day.
Mobile phones are set to be prohibited in schools across England as part of the government’s plan to minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms.
New mobile phones in schools guidance issued today (19 February 2024) backs headteachers in prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout...
At Snap, we’re committed to giving parents additional tools and resources to help them support their teens’ safe use of Snapchat.
In 2022, we launched Family Center, our set of parental tools that allows parents to see who teens are talking to on Snapchat, confidentially report any concerns, and set content controls – all of which can help prompt important conversations about safety...
We’re coming up to the most magical time of year, but how do you deal with your pre-teen child who feels too grown up for Santa and all your family Christmas traditions?
For some parents, when their child stops believe in Santa it can feel like the end of their kid’s childhood.
Mark Thomas, Leicester-based IT project manager and dad to an eleven-year-old son, is one of them...
Teens are exposed to tobacco depictions and smoking in nearly half of the films released in 2023
Industry experts raise concerns about the glamorisation of smoking in popular media for younger viewers
Teens are facing an alarming level of tobacco exposure in popular media, with nearly half of all films released in 2023 that are accessible to younger viewers including scenes of...
Roundhouse, an iconic London venue, is excited to announce a series of creative workshops and courses for young people taking place this October half term.
The Roundhouse youth programme, which supports young people aged 11-30, aims to empower young individuals through the arts and provide opportunities for self-expression and skill development.
Mindfulness reveals results of a pilot study for Mental Health Awareness Week
Stix Mindfulness, a provider of interactive wellbeing products for children, announces the results of a recent research study showing the positive impact of Stix Mindfulness Remotes on children's moods. The study, conducted over 4 weeks, involved 8 children and was conducted in partnership with Brunel University...
