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<p>A child using an Apple iPad tablet. Tablets carry similar risks to smartphones as children can access messaging apps and video sharing platforms.</p>

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Safety charity urges parents to be cautious when buying smart devices for children
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<p>The research also reveals that screen time is dominating key parts of children's waking hours — 56% of children go online straight after school, 39% use devices just before falling asleep, and 11% reach for them first thing in the morning. File picture: Getty</p>

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<p>Research suggests that it may be time to abandon the myth that ‘good parenting’ means complete control. Instead, it’s about fostering digital resilience: helping our children develop the critical thinking, emotional regulation, and moral compass to navigate the online world independently.</p>

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A child grooming detection app, the potential health implications of using air fryers, and teachers seemingly being oblivious to AI were among hundreds of projects showcased at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

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