Pimples, mood swings and dating – there’s no better way to sum up a teenager than that, right? We assume these are the only issues teens must endure, while the rest of us worry about paying the bills and working a 9 to 5 job. But here’s the hidden truth. Although teen problems may seem […]
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More than 700,000 people die by suicide every year globally, making it the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds. Although suicide prevention should be a continuous conversation, the month of September is devoted to suicide awareness, and to remind ourselves of the importance of mental health. With lockdowns and quarantines being the
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The murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Islamophobic attacks against Muslims in London, Hamilton, and Edmonton, and anti-Asian hate crimes – These incidents have erupted global attention to systemic racism during the pandemic. How can we be sure our children don’t fear being targeted by their religion, race or ethnicity going back to school
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Preparing kids to go back to school is not easy by all means. And when you think of it, why would it be? After an incredibly hard school year, many moms and dads are feeling confident about sending their children back to school. However, many are also skeptical about the challenges students will face as
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Come fall, kids will be back in school where they will have to face pandemic regulations and safeguarding practices including COVID-19 vaccines, social distancing, and mask-wearing. With children and parents having experienced major disruptions in their daily life, we are hopeful that opening schools will not only bring a little bit of normalcy back into
Going back to school after a year of remote learning can be very stressful for kids and parents. It’s safe to say that this year has had its fair shares of highs and lows when it comes to our mental, physical, emotional and even developmental wellbeing. With the return to school just around the corner, never have parents had such mixed feelings about this simple question – Do
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It may be daunting to broach the subject of mental health and students, but there’s reason to be optimistic: 70% of mental health cases that appear in children can be addressed through early intervention. Getting ahead of mental health disorders and offering support to those who need it helps at-risk students before their mental health issues become more serious. The good news? There are a multitude of ways to do just that.
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Have you ever taken a glance at your teenagers’ phone and wonder ‘What the heck are they talking about?’ Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Every teen clique has their own slang that they use to communicate with one another. Just when you think you’ve cracked the code on this generation’s lingo, a new
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At one point bullying used to be much different than what it is now. It used to take the form of shoving someone on the playground, picking someone last to be on your dodgeball team, or not making room at your table in the cafeteria. But in today’s world, bullying takes on a whole other
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It’s no surprise that there is concern that the COVID-19 pandemic can harm people’s health physically, emotionally, and even psychologically. After one year of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, it has become more apparent that the pandemic is having a severe toll on our mental health. Even more sobering is the fact that everything is so
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How often have you felt distracted, occupied, or even disconnected from those in your household, and not think it was a big deal? Pay attention parents! You may think that your children are safer now than ever because of the stay-at-home order and travel restrictions, but in reality, they are more susceptible to an even
Trading with Schools (TwS) is a department within Bristol City Council which brings services across the council into one trading unit, to better support the changing needs and requirements of schools and educational settings. Netsweeper helped the Trading with Schools department manage internet access for 51,000 staff and students across 130 educational sites in the
