
Parents are increasingly worried about the negative effects of social media use on their children, with content offering dubious health and fitness advice a common concern. But often, simply knowing what you’re dealing can be half the battle…
Each of the child development stages can be tricky to navigate, but there’s no doubt that the teenage years bring with them a unique set of challenges. From shifts in hormone levels and the pressures of exams to the age-old question of how much sleep teenagers need, these challenges can prove testing for teens and parents alike. Many parents even find themselves considering taking so-called ‘teen-ternity’ – time off work during their children’s teenage years – to allow time and space to meet their teenager's needs.