September 13, 2017
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Does sugar make you hyper, or cause cancer? From obesity to sweeteners, we sort through the science on all things sweet Source: Sugar in your diet: The not-so-mouthwatering truth Photo clip art credit: found at: 8backgrounds.com
September 11, 2017
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I may have mentioned briefly, just in the passing, that Scottish comic artist, Frank Quitely, is über-talented/utterly amazing… Yeah? 😉 Well then, this, shared from Glasgow Comic Con is just so, so beautiful and perfect for World Suicide Prevention Day. Okay … Continue reading
August 2, 2017
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Tree of Knowledge posted some interesting Tuesday thoughts… Take a look! The Only 5 Reasons You Should Ever Look Back on Life Art credit: Powerofpositivity.com
June 30, 2017
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Just wanted to share this useful article from Tree of Knowledge – It’s the last week of term!! Are you planning some exciting Summer activities for the kids? Keep everyone #mindful this Summer with these fun exercises. 🙂 Photo credit: Positive Psychology Program
June 6, 2017
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With Angus schools’ summer break a mere four weeks away – Sing Hosanna! 😀 – this post from Common Sense Media’s blog may be of interest to parents and guardians: Start Your Summer Screen-Time Rules Now! Photo credit: ©Steve Paine/Flickr; … Continue reading
June 6, 2017
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Teenagers’ sleep quality and mental health at risk over late-night mobile phone use Teenagers’ late-night mobile phone use is harming their sleep and potentially their mental health, say researchers who advised that “physical boundaries” be set over use of such … Continue reading
May 24, 2017
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The world being what it is, it is unfortunately necessary to have conversations about terrorism with our children. Try this excellent resource from The Day for advice on how to talk about terrorist attacks – like the recent horror in … Continue reading
May 5, 2017
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Some sound advice from Penguin – “Teenagers can feel under enormous pressure at exam time, and it’s understandable that they might be moody or irritable, or sometimes feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there’s a lot parents can do to help teens put … Continue reading
April 24, 2017
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13 Reasons Why is the latest Netflix show everyone is obsessed with. Whilst it’s received a lot of praise for its diversity, for flipping the silent dead-girl trope, and for its overarching message to be kinder to others, there is a growing number of people who are criticising the show’s troubling portrayal of youth suicide and the risk it poses to vulnerable viewers. – Buzzfeed Continue reading
April 17, 2017
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Advice For Parents On What To Say And What Not To Say – Exam time, with all its anxiety-causing stressors, is almost upon us. Clishmaclaver found this article from The Huffington Post which offers some useful advice, c/o YoungMinds’ parents helpline, for … Continue reading
