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5 Fascinating Facts About the Colour Green

How much do you know about the colour green?

Crazy-cute photos of animal mums and their babies

Some adorable animal baby photos for UK Mother's Day!

Deciphering the language and emojis of ‘Adolescence’

If you're as confused as we are about the language and emojis of Adolescence, you need to read this.

Starmer ‘worried’ about toxic masculinity after Adolescence drama

The prime minister has said he is "worried" about toxic masculine behaviour on social media influencing young men, and has spoken with Sir Gareth Southgate about the issue.

Japan Grapples with Risks of Social Media in Pursuing Options for Protecting Children Online

Australia’s sweeping ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 16 has attracted intense interest in Japan, where there is growing alarm over the hazards of online engagement

Smartphones may be beneficial to children – if they avoid social media

In the ongoing debate over the benefits and harms of smartphone use in children, initial data from a US survey suggests the devices can actually improve well-being and social connections, but social media use may be more harmful

Digital Playground: Online Parental Guidance Still Not the Norm in Kosovo

The use of parental control apps is not widespread in Kosovo, meaning children risk being exposed to harmful content on social media, a BIRN survey found

Sir Gareth Southgate: Boys need role models not gaming and porn

Gareth Southgate on impact of social media on young men

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne backs Smartphone Free Childhood group

Writer joins more than 100,000 parents who pledge to withhold smartphones until children are at least 14
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‘Adolescence’ will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

Starmer’s office said he backed an initiative by Netflix to stream the drama series for free to secondary schools across the country, so that as many teens as possible can watch it.

Update on the regulation of use of electronic screen products by children and adolescents

An update from the Hong Government on their stance for electronic screens for youth of the country.