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House prices force couples to delay marriages and families, survey shows
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Parents putting babies at risk by using slings incorrectly
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Corruption alleged as tainted vaccines kill Chinese children
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Government backs away from banning children reality shows
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Posts Tagged behaviour
‘Problem kids’ risk future pain
BBC News 10/3/10
Children with behavioural problems are twice as likely to suffer chronic pain as adults than others, say researchers.
How much sleep does a child need?
BBC News 18/02/10
A questionnaire sent to children suggests many are getting less sleep than they need. But how much sleep is necessary?
Why bedtime really matters
Times 06/02/10
Anxious toddlers? Grumpy teens? Poor sleeping habits may be to blame
Teachers ‘lack violence training’
BBC News 06/02/10
Nearly half of new teachers do not feel properly equipped to deal with violence in the classroom, a survey suggests.
Court orders boy to clean bedroom and do chores
Independent 04/02/10
A boy who went on a rampage at home in the Republic of Ireland has been ordered by a judge to do household chores for the next six months.
Do you praise your children too much?
Timesonline 28/01/10
It’s not good to boost your children’s confidence too much, says a new book. The authors believe that everything we think about raising our offspring is wrong
Is inclusion good or bad for education?
19/01/10
I was inspired to post this piece, by a teacher, Mary, after reading Greg Hurst’s article on Finnish schools today. Greg points out that the schools in Finland - so beloved by the Conservative party - are completely comprehensive. There aren’t any private schools and inclusion is practised positively, from the start to the end of a child’s years at school.
Why children need more sleep
Guardian 23/01/10
Morgan Fichter is a 10-year-old from New Jersey in the US. Her father, Bill, is a police officer on duty until 3am. Her mother, Heather, works part-time, devoting herself to taking Morgan and her brother to their many activities.
Boys ‘need to move in lessons’
BBC News 19/01/10
Teachers should let boys walk around during lessons to aid their learning, American research suggests.
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