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Meditation: Everyone can do it

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Science is starting to recognise the connection between the ancient and authentic meditation experience and optimal performance states, … Read More »

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How to safeguard teenagers in the world of technology

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So Christmas is over and many young people will now be the proud owners of some sort of … Read More »

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10 minute activist: Read Aloud Day 6 March 2013

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Worldwide 793 million people still cannot read In countries such as Kenya, Nepal and America children are getting … Read More »

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How to help kids who are hooked on online gaming

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97% of children play video games* 2% are addicted The recent story of an Adelaide mother who is … Read More »

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Book Review: Silence Your Mind

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World-Leading Meditation Research from Australia Ramesh Manocha M.D. Here at last we have a book about meditation suited … Read More »

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Teen smoking: 10 ways to keep teens smoke free

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70% of smokers say they want to quit. Most smokers start when they are teenagers. Tobacco is addictive, … Read More »

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Tips for ensuring good mental health in children

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 25% of people with a mental disorder experience their first episode before they are 12 years old.* The … Read More »

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Tips on how to protect children from impacts of media exposure

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As with most things; moderation and having regard to its content are key factors in protecting children from … Read More »

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Tips on how to protect kids from online porn

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Research shows that 70% of boys have viewed porn online by the age of 12 and that by … Read More »

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7 ways to dispel racism in schools

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Australia is one of the most multicultural counties in the world with 41% of Australians having one parent … Read More »

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