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Raising kids in today’s world sometimes feels like an ongoing battle for their attention. Between social media pings, endless streaming content, and the ever-growing pressure of school and social life, it’s no wonder so many teens struggle to concentrate. As parents, we want to support them, but it can be tough to know how to …

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Some people consider something is lacking if they have a small group of friends. That’s where the word ‘only’ comes in – if you ‘only’ have something, it feels like something else is missing. But when it comes to friendship groups, small can be everything you need. Throughout high school, my group of friends has …

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Being bullied can make your life miserable, and decades of research proves it: Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and self-harm. by Sara Goldstein, University of Delaware Adults can be bullied too, often at a job, and the evidence suggests they may suffer …

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Some kids skip into school every day, ready to tackle whatever is thrown their way. They’re motivated, engaged and likely a candidate for future school captain. Other kids… not so much. If you have one like mine, there is no skipping going on. Instead, you’re faced with a daily dose of trying to motivate the …

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Sorry, but it’s time to get ready to go back to school. I know, I know, there is still a few weeks left of the holidays BUT… if you leave it until the last week it’s going to completely wreck the end of your holidays. Trust me, I know! For a start, it’s super stressful …

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