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Colman Noctor

Child psychotherapist

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Colman Noctor: Gender equality is about equal opportunity for boys and girls
As much as we aspire to be an equal-opportunity society, we still have some way to go

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Being kind to others is a win-win
"In an increasingly individualist world that places far more emphasis on the ‘I’ than the ‘we’, it is more challenging for children to be aware of the value of reaching out to others."

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Technology is reducing our children’s attention spans
"Technology is designed to tap into our innate desire for instant gratification. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube deliver quick bursts of entertainment, creating a reward loop that keeps us returning for more."

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Children thrive when they get our undivided attention 
In a world where our attention has never been more distracted, the concept of ‘undivided attention’ has never been more critical

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Algorithms shaping childhood byte-by-byte 
"Adults might be dismissive and think of themselves as ‘too old’ to be concerned about such things - but the metaverse is not for 40-somethings like you or me, but for our children."

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Everything parents need to know about their child's use of Snapchat
'Snapchat does not always accurately curtail or filter content to the user’s age. Not only are they vulnerable to viewing inappropriate content, they can also create and share such content on Spotlight'

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Helping young people deal with online issues like bullying
We must provide the necessary support for young people to navigate the digital world

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Watching television as a family can boost emotional health 
From Highway to Heaven to Fortycoats & Co — television shows I watched in my childhood and early adulthood played a significant role in shaping the views, opinions and beliefs I still hold today

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Educational outcomes determined by financial resources of parents
A new study shows the impact social background has on children's educational experience

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

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Colman Noctor: Focus on schoolchildren, not on smartphone pouches 
If we are to manage our problematic relationship with technology, we need to work with humans, not the devices.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

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