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Schools put students in charge of own technical support

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

As companies debate the merits of allowing employees to bring their own smartphones and computers to work, another … Read More »

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10 Smart Things I’ve Learned from People Who Never Went to College

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From an early age my perspective was steeped in wisdom from those who never went to college, but … Read More »

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Doctors want to redefine autism

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

The first time in nearly two decades, experts want to rewrite the definition of autism. Some parents fear … Read More »

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How healthy is the wellbeing of our youth?

Posted on by Helen Splarn

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its … Read More »

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How to safeguard teenagers in the world of technology

Posted on by Helen Splarn

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

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Tips on how to build bonds with boys

Posted on by Helen Splarn

Steve Biddulph, author of Raising Boys and Generation Next speaker talks about the importance of giving boys different … Read More »

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Top online resources for building positive body image

Posted on by Helen Splarn

Media is everywhere. Increasingly children are directly targeted and marketed to by media and advertising who are projecting … Read More »

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Teens say social media a positive in their lives

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

For the vast majority of teens, using social-media sites and texting has become a part of daily life, … Read More »

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How to help kids who are hooked on online gaming

Posted on by Helen Splarn

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

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5 things you can do to enhance your wellbeing over summer

Posted on by Shridevi

All this year I’ve focused on student wellbeing. But for the next 5-6 weeks it’s all about you. … Read More »

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