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Lara Cooper
Submission to Toy Regulation Call for Evidence.
October 8, 2026
Submitted by: Health Professionals for Safer Screens – a volunteer collective of health professionals who are concerned about the impact…
Screen time and children’s language: why parents’ digital habits matter too
September 11, 2026
When we talk about screens and children’s development, the focus tends to fall on one question: how much screen time is…
When digital wellbeing becomes a school attendance issue
September 8, 2026
As pupils return to classrooms for a new school year, persistent absence remains one of the most pressing challenges facing…
New longitudinal study links problematic social media use with rising ADHD symptoms in adolescent boys
July 24, 2026
A new study by Dr Jason Nagata and colleagues, published in JAMA Network Open, adds to growing evidence that healthcare professionals should…
New report highlights the growing health risks of the online “looksmaxxing” phenomenon
June 25, 2026
Health Professionals for Safer Screens (HPFSS) welcomes the publication of "Don't Blame Life. Blame Your Face", the UK's first national study…
When the Digital World Reshapes Human Connection
May 26, 2026
For years, falling birth rates have largely been discussed through the lens of economics. Housing costs. Financial insecurity. Childcare pressures.…
Supporting Primary School Children with SEN in a Digital World
May 13, 2026
Screens can sometimes help SEN children feel calm or regulated, but experts warn that excessive screen use may also impact…
Smartphones in Schools: Educational Psychologist Dr Emily Barrett’s Speech to a Parliamentary Roundtable – Wednesday 11 March 2026
March 12, 2026
Educational psychologist Dr Emily Barrett explains why smartphones in schools affect cognitive development and emotional resilience in a speech to…
Reclaiming Childhood in the Digital Age: Why a Public Health Approach to Social Media Matters
March 12, 2026
A new report from the Centre for Young Lives has issued a clear warning to policymakers: the debate about protecting…