Young people’s fear of missing out may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19
The fear of missing out seems to be an important risk factor contributing to youth feelings of social disconnection. (Shutterstock)Most...
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16-17 year olds can now get their COVID boosters. Why not younger children?
ShutterstockAdolescents aged 16-17 are now eligible to receive their Pfizer vaccine booster, following the recommendation earlier this week from the...
When can kids trick-or-treat without adults?
Roaming with a group of kids unsupervised in the '80s was awesome and your kids deserve that when you assess...
Keeping kids active despite the weather: Promoting outdoor activity all year round
Although colder weather is linked to lower levels of physical activity, changing seasons provide unique opportunities to be active. THE...
New cultures, new experiences: 4 ways to keep kids learning while travelling
Some of the richest learning experiences can be disguised as exploration and adventure. from shutterstock.comThe school year is over and...
Why kids should not have lots of toys (and what to do if yours have too many)
Phillip Glickman/UnsplashThe festive season reinforces something parents and carers already know – many children today have a lot of toys....
The war between Xbox and Playstation is no longer about consoles. It’s about winning your loyalty
ShutterstockIn the latest salvo of an almost two-decade console war between Microsoft and Sony, both Sony’s Playstation 5 and Microsoft’s...
Board games are booming. Here’s why (and some holiday boredom busters)
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to try out some of the new breed of board games. ShutterstockBoard games are booming....
No more playing games: AlphaGo AI to tackle some real world challenges
Humankind lost another important battle with artificial intelligence (AI) last month, when AlphaGo beat the world’s leading Go player Ke...
Free Guy’s philosophy: could we just be lines of code in a grand simulation?
:20th Century Studios/AllstarHave you ever wondered if you’re just a character in some elaborate simulation? You shake the thought off...
