Choosing a child’s first social app can feel surprisingly complicated. Many apps describe themselves as safe, private or suitable for children, but those words do not always mean the same thing. To choose a safe social media app for kids, look beyond the age rating. Check who can contact your child, whether accounts are private by default, how guardians are involved, what information the app collects and whether its design encourages healthy use. The safest option will not si

What You Need to Know About the Ban There is not yet a final, legally confirmed list that shows which apps will be affected by the UK social media ban. The government intends to use a model similar to the one introduced in Australia. Its current guidance names Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, and X as examples of platforms included in that model. That makes these services likely to be affected, but being named as an example is not the same as appearing in final

The public debate is loud: social media is either “destroying childhood” or being unfairly demonized. Parents are stuck between ban it and let them roam. The evidence is quieter and more nuanced: there is no coherent scientific basis for blanket bans on digital access for children. What the research does support is age-appropriate, safeguarded access, plus clear accountability for platforms.

At Liaura, we support the spirit behind these efforts: protecting children from harm and reducing unnecessary digital pressures. However, as with any complex issue, the reality is more nuanced.

It might start innocently enough, your child is laughing at funny videos, scrolling for outfit ideas or books to read. Before long, you notice they seem quieter and more withdrawn. Social media and children's self-esteem are connected. Let's learn how. Social media can both build and break confidence. The positive impact of social media can include expressing creativity, learning opportunities and even community support from their peers. However, it can also negatively promo