3 reasons your teenager might skip breakfast and what to do about it
As I sit at the breakfast table with 12-year-old Martin, awaiting his daily bowl of Weetbix, I ask him, “So, how many do you do?” With a cheeky grin and …
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Why teens make such bad decisions (and how to help them make better ones)
From getting beyond drunk at a friend’s party, to some seriously questionable outfit choices, teenagers often do things that seem outlandishly stupid. But we now know why they make such …
Netflix’s Sex Education is doing sex education better than most schools
Netflix’s comedy Sex Education, now in its third season, is set among a group of students and teachers at a British high school. In depicting sex education, it teaches viewers …
Instagram can make teens feel bad about their body, but parents can help
Recent Facebook research revealed that Instagram and teen body image aren’t good for each other. Here’s what parents can do to undo the damage. One study by Facebook of teen …
Great ideas for lockdown school holidays from a happiness expert
Lockdown school holidays are upon us again. In pre-pandemic days, many parents and carers would be busily planning holidays interstate or overseas, booking in play dates, organising day trips or …
What if learners could harness the power of flow?
Can education harness the power of flow to increase student engagement? By Simon McCallum, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Edward Schofield, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University …