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Bullying at school has become more of a problem today than ever before, with some calling it an epidemic. Bullied children are severely affected by the problem and may suffer from anxiety, irritability, bedwetting and waking in the night. Research out of the US, where bullying is particularly common, has found that school bullies may be suffering from health issues, including a lack of sleep. (more…)

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A California school has banned frog dissection, replacing it with virtual computer-based learning. Rancho Verde High School is said to be the first high school in the US to ban the dissection of frogs in favour of software. According to Animal Welfare Online, millions of frogs are used in American schools every year. The high school’s decision comes after pressure placed on schools by animal welfare activists Save the Frogs! and the Animal Welfare Institute. (more…)

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When we were at school, the thought of being called to the principal’s office was enough to keep us from breaking the rules on many occasions. As an adult, a meeting with your child’s principal may bring on the same feelings of dread and fear, but as a parent, you have an obligation to make sure that the meeting is a success. A meeting regarding an incident at school or your child’s general behaviour need not be a negative experience. If plans are made ahead and if the right attitude is adopted, discussing matter s may lead to good results. (more…)

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Going back to school can be stressful for parents who want their child to have the best advantage so that they can do well and enjoy their school days. To make the experience less stressful for kids, it’s best to help them out in ways that they can enjoy, and one of these ways is encouraging them to use back to school computer supplies: from software that’ll help them with areas of study that give them trouble to programs that they can use to create projects, there are many ways to make your home computer useful to your child. (more…)

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The thought of the back to school routine and can be daunting for parents, but it’s a great time to get organised and set the tone for a well-planned and productive term. Start off by getting a large calendar and sticking it where it’s clearly visible, then fill in important dates and the days of the week that you have to remember special activities, then you’ll be ready to begin planning. (more…)

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Levels of childhood obesity in the UK are soaring, and with a lack of exercise largely to blame, making a difference might only involve taking a few steps. That’s just what thousands of children did during Walk to School Week, an initiative that sees school kids in travelling to school on foot rather than in their parents’ cars. There are plenty of good reasons to make the change, not least of all the difference that walking can make to your health. (more…)