Clishmaclaver – Brechin High Library Blog

September 13, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Sugar in your diet: The not-so-mouthwatering truth

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
by Miss Stewart
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You’re much stronger than you think #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #FrankQuitely

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
by Miss Stewart
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Don’t Look Back. You’re Not Going That Way.

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
by Miss Stewart
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25 Mindful Activities for Children and Teens

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
by Miss Stewart
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Start Your Summer Screen-Time Rules Now!

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
by Miss Stewart
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Cut your screen time!

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
by Miss Stewart
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Talking about Terrorism

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
by Miss Stewart
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Exam anxiety?

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
by Miss Stewart
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Ask the question: 13 Reasons Why

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
by Miss Stewart
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How To Speak To Children With Anxiety

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

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