Psychology researcher Dr. Ciara Mahon explains how the content children consume on social media affects their understanding of body image
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How To Help Your Child Build A Positive Body Image Online
Psychology researcher Dr. Ciara Mahon discusses the best way to help your child build a positive body image on social media.
Continue readingEating Disorders and Social Media
Bodywhys Research and Policy Officer, Barry Murphy, talks about the effect social media can have on those living with eating disorders.
Continue reading88% of Irish parents worry about the content their children could see online
To mark the launch of Secure Net, Vodafone Ireland has conducted a national study on the Irish public’s concerns around online safety
Continue readingOnline Consent: How Social Media Affects Adolescent Relationships
Sexologist and Co-Lead on the Active* Consent programme Dr. Siobhán O’Higgins talks about the effect of social media on our teens
Continue readingWhy we need to teach our teens about self-compassion
We can all benefit from self-compassion, but it’s particularly important for teenagers to learn to treat themselves with kindness.
Continue readingAnxious teen not getting enough sleep? Here’s how you can help
It’s recommended that teenagers get about 8-10 hours sleep each night because their bodies and minds are growing quickly.
Continue readingHow to keep the peace between older and younger siblings
Maintaining peace at home can be challenging if there is a big age gap between your children. Thankfully, there are things you can do to help.
Continue readingInstagram’s new safety features give parents more control
Instagram’s new controls mean that parents will be able to monitor screen time, see their teen’s followers and other usage habits.
Continue readingHow to put your child first during a parental separation
Parenting is a tough job at the best of times but when a child experiences parental separation, it’s important to put their needs first.
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