15 Apr Feeling of ‘belongingness’ fuels academic motivation Increasing students’ sense of ‘belongingness’ in school is critical for motivating them academically, says an... Continue reading
15 Apr Helicopter parenting detrimental for children Parents who micromanage and over-regulate children’s activities do more harm than good, says a study... Continue reading
12 Mar Air pollution puts children at risk of heart & other diseases Children who are exposed to air pollution are likely to develop heart disease and other... Continue reading
12 Mar Positive encouragement improves children’s academic outcomes Providing students positive encouragement reduces disruptive classroom behaviour and improves learning outcomes, says a new... Continue reading
12 Mar News Bytes Read more Sleep essential for teens’ mental health Arecent study conducted by the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found that insufficient sleep... Continue reading
12 Mar Lonely teens more susceptible to Internet addiction Adolescents who experience loneliness are more likely to compulsively use the Internet, says a new... Continue reading
16 Feb Neonatal antibiotic use reduces height in boys The use of antibiotics in the first 14 days after birth is linked to reduced... Continue reading
16 Feb Depression in new male parents caused by relationship insecurities Post-natal depression is more common in men who are insecure about their relationship with their... Continue reading
16 Feb Happy childhood memories linked to less drug abuse in adolescents Adolescents with happy childhood memories are at a lower risk of alcohol abuse, binge drinking... Continue reading
16 Feb News Bytes Read more Good sleep, exercise, fruits and veggies lead to well-being Good quality sleep, exercise, and a diet of raw fruits and vegetables — in that... Continue reading