Cybersafety

How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?
Getting a phone doesn't have to be an inevitable part of growing up, says researcher Joanne Orlando, but if you do let your child have one, there are boundaries you can put in place

Best of the Web: when your child starting school is harder on you than them
When your child starting prep is harder on you than them, how a school is using music to help kids transition to school, and the risks of posting back-to-school photos

Best of the Web: TikTok bans beauty filters for kids, the rise of image-based abuse, and more
Why TikTok is banning beauty filters for teens, how image-based abuse is changing childhood, and not saying 'no' to your children

Best of the Web: finding the right balance with extracurricular activities, and more
Finding the right balance with extracurricular activities, Andrew Garfield and Elmo explain grief, improving your child's sleep routines and when to talk to your kids about pornography.

The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps – and 3 things you can do about it
Game and app designers use all sorts of tricks to keep kids playing – and spending money – on their platforms, but parents can help them understand the risks, say researchers Chris Zomer and Sumudu Mallawaarachchi.

Best of the Web: Little shops of horror, and more
When did the toy shop become so frightening, the case for more women coaches in sport, and what to do if your teen is sexting without consent.

Understanding bullying: How to support your child
Bullying, whether in school, online, or among friends, can deeply affect your child's well-being. Here, Dr Deborah Trengove explores the types of bullying your child might encounter, and equips you with practical strategies to identify and address them.

Best of the Web: Safe sexting education, and more
The case for including safe sexting education at school, how Australian teens read, and helping kids improve their posture when gaming.

Best of the Web: Delaying social media for teens, and more
The case for waiting for social media for teens, how co-regulation is helping our kids, and why laughter is the antidote to parenting.