Digital Wellbeing

Health bars and power ups: The ‘freaky and unpleasant’ world when video games leak into the physical realm

Game Transfer Phenomenon: a condition in which the physical world and video games bleed together.

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University of South Florida study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social media

The survey will inform a groundbreaking study that will track digital media use and wellness across the lifespan.

Mental health crisis raises fears for younger generation

The government is urged to tighten up social media regulations and invest in new programmes such as therapy for exam stress

Toxic masculinity & how to tackle it

The "Manosphere" appeals to young men who may be feeling lonely. How to spot the signs and what to do about it

Navigating the Manosphere: Understanding the Online World of Teenage Boys

Inform yourself, spot the signs and guide your son to healthy male role models
Find out what effect technology is having on your child and more importantly, what you can do about it.

‘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.

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.

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

Gareth Southgate on impact of social media on young men

The cost of growing up online

Bill Gates adds his voice to the growing concern about children being almost constantly online

A Nutrition Plan for Play

The Balanced Play Diet pyramid shows what kids need most from playtime.

How to Encourage Independent Play

A lengthy list of practical ideas for getting kids to play on their own

Report: Young Kids Spend Far Too Much Time on Screens

A new Common Sense Media census reveals shocking statistics.

It’s the age of regret: gen Z grew up glued to their screens, and missed the joy of being human

A generation who came of age online now feel deprived of real connections. The upside is they are doing something about it

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