Cyberbullying and other forms of peer-to-peer violence can affect young people each time they log in to social media or instant ... can compromise a child’s healthy development.

Proper nutrition and regular physical activity are crucial for children's development. Good nutrition supports brain and ...

(Hinduja & Patchin, 2020, Journal of Child Psychology) Constant social media exposure is linked to increased self-doubt and poor body image. (Twenge, J. M., 2019, iGen) Negative online ...

Dr Hilwa added that social media has a significant impact on children, subjecting them to social comparisons, the fear of missing out (Fomo), and obsessive or compulsive scrolling. Meanwhile, deputy ...

The Africa Children’s Summit 2025, a child-led event hosted by the South African Government, led by the Department of Social Development in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, is set ...