In the digital age, childhood experiences are increasingly being shaped by screens. From educational apps to entertainment shows, the influence of technology on young minds is undeniable. In Malta, where the blend of modernity and tradition is ever-present, this phenomenon is particularly intriguing. As we navigate the complexities of raising the next generation in a…
**Gozo Mum Fights Big Tech, Launches Group to Keep Kids Off Phones** In the quaint and picturesque island of Gozo, a mother’s mission to reclaim her children’s childhood from the clutches of technology has sparked a movement that is resonating deeply with the close-knit community. Maria Camilleri, a 38-year-old mother of three from Xaghra, has…
Finnish phone ban brings focus, and chatter, back to school – could Malta ever hang up? Valletta’s grand-parents still talk about the day the first Nokia brick landed in their children’s blazer pockets: suddenly, break-time hopscotch was replaced by snake hunts on grey screens. Fast-forward to 2024 and Finland – the very birthplace of that…
