children's mental health
Chile Implements Nationwide Ban on Smartphones in Schools to Protect Children's Wellbeing and Education
Dec 03, 2025 12:27 pm CST
Chile has approved groundbreaking legislation prohibiting smartphone use in all public and private schools, effective March 2025, joining a global trend of similar restrictions. The ban aims to combat digital addiction, improve academic performance, and enhance students' mental health and social development. Exceptions will only be made for special educational needs, emergencies, or medical monitoring requirements.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Champion Youth Mental Health and Fight Against Predatory Social Media Practices
Oct 10, 2025 04:27 pm CST
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, honored as Humanitarians of the Year by Project Healthy Minds, are calling on parents to combat exploitative social media algorithms that harm children's mental health. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their Archewell Foundation's Parents Network is partnering with ParentsTogether to build a movement for online safety, highlighting their ongoing commitment to creating safer digital spaces for young people.
Digital Disconnection Warning: Princess Kate Highlights Technology's Impact on Child Development
Oct 09, 2025 11:07 pm CST
Princess Kate of Wales warns about the negative effects of digital technology on child development, highlighting research that shows meaningful human connections are vital for healthy development. In collaboration with Harvard Medical School, she advocates for attentive parenting in an increasingly digital world, emphasizing that quality relationships form the foundation for children's future well-being.