Don't despair if your child is glued to a screen, it may be keeping them sane | Amy Orben

Social interaction is vital for young minds, and social media might be the only way of achieving this during lockdown

Should we start to use "physical distancing" instead of "social distancing"? Those keen on the change argue that, despite being physically apart, we can still be socially together. So we can connect and support each other even when avoiding unnecessary face-to-face contact.

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