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Year 12 students are less than two months away from sitting their final exams. We know this can be a stressful time for students.

How can parents best help their children navigate exam season? Research suggests “autonomy-supportive parenting” is key. This involves including teens in reasoning and decision-making about their lives. 

Understanding the brain and learning

When it comes to studying, it is helpful to know how the brain works. 

One common misconception is multitasking can help students do more in less time. In fact, this can drain our capacity to pay attention. You may think you are multitasking but what you...

How can you support your Year 12 student during their final exams?

We like to think of childhood as idyllic and carefree, but the reality is that our kids are actually dealing with a lot of stress. As parents, we often talk about burnout and how to know it’s time to take a break and recharge. It turns out our kids need the same knowledge and tools so they can better navigate the challenges of growing up and the pressures that are part of their childhoods — social media, competitive sports, getting into the “right” schools and peer cliques.

What Does Burnout Look Like in Kids and Tweens?

As far back as 2016, work on AI-based chatbots revealed that they have a disturbing tendency to reflect some of the worst biases of the society that trained them. But as large language models have become ever larger and subjected to more sophisticated training, a lot of that problematic behavior has been ironed out. For example, I asked the current iteration of ChatGPT for five words it associated with African Americans, and it responded with things like "resilience" and "creativity."

LLMs have a strong bias against use of African American English

Adolescence is often characterized as a time of "storm and stress". Young people are dealing with physical and cognitive changes and, as they move from childhood, can become increasingly distant from the adults in their lives. In academic terms, this time of major hormonal change is also accompanied by a...

Teenagers' motivation dips in high school—research shows supportive teachers can really help

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Discover how this experience can manifest as traits in adulthood.

People Who Felt Constantly Overlooked as Children Usually Develop These 13 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

White Western women have lower body appreciation and experience greater pressure from the media to be thin compared to Black Nigerian and Chinese women across all ages, according to new research. The study, carried out by psychologists at Durham University (UK), and published in PLOS ONE, explored the impacts of...

Study finds white Western women have lower body appreciation and greater media pressure to look thin

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

When I think of my son's mind, I imagine a bumblebee buzzing to and fro in hurried movements until a beautiful flower slows it down. The bee will stop, smell the roses, and sip from its sweet nectar before buzzing off again. We could all learn something from bees, and that's exactly how I feel about my son, who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5. Here's how the last year has gone.

This Is How I'm Helping My 6-Year-Old With ADHD Succeed This School Year

Social media is an extraordinary tool, especially for families affected by rare diseases who are scattered across the globe. Without it, many of us would never have found each other. These online connections have prompted me to reflect on our family’s journey and consider how our experiences might offer valuable insights to others.

Why we didn’t fear our baby’s AADC deficiency gene therapy

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As a parent myself, I know that raising children can be tough. Whether you're looking for ways to motivate your kids or teach them responsibility, these seven positive parenting tips will help you stay on track and raise the next generation of great leaders!

7 Positive Parenting Tips

George J. Ziogas

For hundreds of years parents have attempted to control their children’s behavior and lives by threatening to “cut them out of the will” (or any inheritance) if they’re not happy with them.

What It Looks Like When Children Cut Off Their Parents

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Anyone who has tried to wrangle a classroom of kids knows that it's a formidable feat at any age. Having a group of learners who are engaged, attentive and reasonably courteous is the goal, but managing diverse personalities from various backgrounds and home environments and who have different standards and expectations of behavior can be tricky. Some teachers take the old-school "law and order" approach, laying out a list of classroom rules everyone is supposed to follow. Those who don't fall in line face consequences of some sort. But high school Language Arts teacher Monte Syrie takes a different tack—one that sees students as valued citizens of a community instead of young people to be controlled. 

Instead of rules, this high school teacher created 4 classroom R's that are more effective

Everyone should know the identifying signs of mental illness in children and how to secure treatment. Tune into a child's emotions to differentiate between typical teenage angst and signs of mental illness. Parents and educators must stay vigilant and informed to ensure childrens' safety in schools. Lack of focus on...

School Safety: 10 Warning Signs to Watch for in Your Child

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

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Experts say child-focused parenting — parents fully centering schedules around kids — causes burnout in parents and a lack of resilience in children.

Child-focused parenting is exhausting. Some parents are finally ditching it.

More than 40% of teens in the United States said they find it harder to be a teenager today than those of past generations. That is according to a recent survey from the Pew Research Center, which found that 44% of teens say it is harder to be a teenager today than in past generations. The survey, which also asked parents the same question, found that 69% of parents believe it is harder to become a teen in modern times.

40% of Teens Say Its Harder To Be a Teenager Today Due to Social Media, Higher Expectations

The transition from summer to fall is tough on families with kids. From waking up earlier to the return of homework, the hustle of a new back-to-school routine can be an exciting but also tiring time. Here are nine back-to-school tips for parents that will make the transition to the classroom more successful.

9 Ways to Make the Transition Back to School Easier for Kids

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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Parental involvment is a key factor in students' performance

Success in school can carry over to successful experiences later in life. That underscores the benefits of developing skills in the classroom. Students learn in their...

Parental involvment is a key factor in students' performance

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