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The social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens

The social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens

by sascha.wolter | Aug 19, 2025 | Psychology

World-first legislation will ban under 16s from certain social media platforms in less than four months. This could be a shock – but there are ways to prepare

The Hidden Truth About Online Toxicity: Why Social Media Feels So Overwhelming

The Hidden Truth About Online Toxicity: Why Social Media Feels So Overwhelming

by sascha.wolter | Jul 18, 2025 | Mental health

Social media distorts reality like a funhouse mirror, fueling anxiety and division. Most people are quieter and more reasonable than the loud voices we constantly see online.

What can you do if your child is being bullied?

What can you do if your child is being bullied?

by sascha.wolter | Mar 11, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

Bullying is one of the top concerns Australian parents have about their children’s health. Unfortunately, it is something about 1 in 4 students experience.

Trauma dumping: how sharing experiences on social media can cause distress for other users

Trauma dumping: how sharing experiences on social media can cause distress for other users

by sascha.wolter | Feb 14, 2025 | Counselling, Mental health, Psychology

Do you ‘trauma dump’ on social media? Read this first.

Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban – Finland can show us how

Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban – Finland can show us how

by sascha.wolter | Nov 25, 2024 | Mental health

By integrating digital literacy into the education system from the preschool years, Finland shows how to keep young people safe online without resorting to a ban.

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