Study shows kids who lose access to WIC lose nutrition
A one-year gap in access to WIC can have a significantly negative effect on the quality of some 5-year-olds' diets.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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News tagged with kids
Can you be close without sex? Healthy intimate relationships vary but share one key feature, says psychologist
Intimate relationships are similar in some ways, but different in others. Some intimate relationships are more sexual and powered by a lot of physical chemistry at the beginning and stay that way. In other intimate relationships, ...
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2023
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Sweltering heat in Vietnam's north sparks power cuts
Hanoi residents flocked to the Vietnamese capital's air-conditioned shopping malls on Saturday to escape power cuts at home, as the grid struggled to cope with the high demand caused by soaring heat.
Environment
Jun 3, 2023
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Tips for talking to kids about race and encouraging interracial friendships
In middle childhood, kids begin to self-segregate by race. A common assumption is that this behavior coincides with them becoming more prejudiced. But what if, instead of developing racist beliefs, children actually fear ...
Social Sciences
Apr 4, 2023
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How have women in the workforce fared, three years into the pandemic?
The middle of March will now, forever, signify a turning point. Three years ago, on March 11, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus a pandemic, calling on leaders around the globe to be ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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How to avoid annoying your kids and getting 'stressed by proxy' during exam season
I knew assessment season was upon us when my son frantically asked me one morning before school if I had any spare pens in my bag. Despite the fact most tests have moved online, it appears the fear of ink in a pen running ...
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2023
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Six tips for keeping children safe online
If you're a parent of teenagers, you might feel like your kids have the upper hand when it comes to technology. As digital natives, teens intrinsically (or so it seems) understand what platforms, programs, apps, and social ...
Social Sciences
Feb 24, 2023
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Should kids be cramming for tests or competing at sports?
Most parents want to help their kids get ahead. But how do you that? Should you press them to excel at academics, devote hours to sports and other extracurriculars, or get an afterschool job? Or should you dial back on such ...
Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2022
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'Once students knew their identity, they excelled': How to talk about excellence in Indigenous education in Australia
When we talk about Indigenous education in Australia, it almost always includes three words: "close the gap." The federal government's Indigenous education priorities highlight school attendance, literacy and numeracy and ...
Education
Nov 9, 2022
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Why academic stress is more severe for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Worrying about an upcoming test or feeling nervous to make a mistake in school is common for many school children. However, for elementary students coming from disadvantaged homes, such academic worry may have a heightened ...
Economics & Business
Oct 27, 2022
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