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Limited evidence elimination diet resolves ADHD symptoms
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (627+ words) Research'shows that eating nutritious meals helps the brain function optimally, but numerous social media posts are claiming that avoiding gluten, dairy, corn and soy can eradicate symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Experts said these claims are not backed…...
Is social media training kids’ brains to tune out? Scientists say yes, gradually
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (476+ words) OSLO, Dec 9 " Children who spend significant time on social media are more likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, a major new four-year study has found. Researchers who followed over 8,000 children found that this effect was…...
Young people on benefits to be offered construction, care and hospitality work
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (419+ words) Young people on benefits will be offered job opportunities in construction and hospitality in an effort to halt the rise in youth unemployment. Ministers have announced an "820 million package aimed at helping almost one million people get off benefits and…...
Home educators say new bill 'gives power over their children to the government"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1167+ words) Businessman "Simon Squibb, known for giving strangers on the street money to follow their dreams, speaks to reporter Lewis Denison about why he's chosen to homeschool his son and set out his opposition to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill....
Elementary School Students Throw a Surprise Wedding for Their Principal: 'Instant Tears"
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (547+ words) Students and staff at an elementary school in Buffalo, N.Y., came together to throw a surprise wedding for their principal, Brianna Lanoye The ceremony was held outside in the school's courtyard, with student representatives from each grade joining a procession to…...
The Expert-Backed Way To Help Kids Who Fall Apart Over Mistakes
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1317+ words) The parent of a six-year-old who "struggles with tasks due to perfectionism" has asked others for advice on how to help their child become less obsessed with getting things right all the time. In a Reddit post, they noted their…...
Pro-Palestine Student Demonstrators Gather in London on 2nd Anniversary of October 7
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (139+ words) Pro-Palestine student protesters from multiple universities gathered in London on Tuesday, October 7, according to local reports. The Metropolitan Police said that they had "imposed Public Order Act conditions on an Inter-University March in support of Gaza, departing from King's College…...
Dad-to-be Derek Hough reveals new job as 'Extra' host was a 'family decision"
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (706+ words) BURBANK, CA " Even when the cameras aren't rolling, Derek Hough can't help but perform. Hough, 40, is tip-tapping his toes on the faux wood linoleum floors of the studio inside the "Extra" offices. It's 10:30 a.m. on a Thursday, and when he notices…...
Whose future is it? Exploring parental influence on post-graduate paths
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (575+ words) SEPT 17 " My jaw almost dropped. I was handling an inquiry regarding a Masters" degree at a recent education fair. The man, clearly around middle age, asked a lot of questions which I did my best to answer. After about 10 minutes…...
Rise in school bullying prompts calls for reform and comprehensive prevention in Malaysia
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (723+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 " Malaysia has recorded a sharp rise in school bullying cases over the past four years, prompting renewed calls for legal reform and preventive measures. According to CNA, the Ministry of Education reported 7,681 bullying cases in 2024, up from…...