Summer investments: Children’s freedom or parents’ decisions? National

Summer investments: Children’s freedom or parents’ decisions?

SUHAR, JUNE 21 As the summer arrives, families are wondering how their children will spend the long break. Hence, parents have various options to manage their free time, where some of them are enrolling them in courses, camps and training programmes. For these families, the summer break is an opportunity to invest in children’s skills, […]

Personal time helps parents feel better and recover from stress International

Personal time helps parents feel better and recover from stress

Parents who find time for themselves feel better and show healthier physiological stress patterns on the same day, according to my new research. The findings suggest that even small moments away from daily demands may help mothers and fathers recharge emotionally and physically. Raising children often means putting personal needs last. Between work, household tasks, […]

UK under-16 social media ban: what parents need to know International

UK under-16 social media ban: what parents need to know

The UK government has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. This follows a consultation on the impact of social media on young people’s mental health, wellbeing and safety. It represents one of the most significant interventions in children’s online lives since the Online Safety […]