How my daughter became my son
As more transgender teens come out, a father says watching his daughter disappear was like a bereavement. - New Zealand HeraldSee it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleScientists Explain Why Interval Training Works
Researchers delved into muscles to figure out why intensive bursts of exercise are as effective as long-term workoutsSee it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleWhat a Parent Behind Bars Does to a Child’s Education
“Through it all, children suffer.”See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleThe tiny steps that can lead you to happiness
The tiny steps that can lead you to happinessSee it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleCommon Sense Media report reveals surprising facts about kids' use of...
One mom says pervasiveness of social media is "frightening" and moderating teens' usage can be trickySee it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleFitness fads that should fade in 2016
Some have been overtaken by new trends, and others should just be retired.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleA 7-day guide to the pursuit of happiness
It can take just minutes to break through a foul mood if you know the right tricks. Here are some scientifically sound tested to help you beat the blues.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleSleep calculator reveals kids' best bedtime
How do you ensure your little one wakes up in a good mood each morning? According to experts, the answer lies in finding their ideal bedtime. - New Zealand HeraldSee it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View Article'Plug n' play hub' is a router that makes a safe Wi-Fi network just for kids
American company plans to bring its tiny router — which plugs into home internet to make a safe network kids can connect to with their devices — to ...See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleAre you a helicopter parent? Lighten up, say "free-range kids" campaigners
Today, letting a 10-year-old catch a bus alone may lead to accusations of neglect. At what stage does protectiveness turn to paranoia? Amanda Hooton talks to ...See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleTeaching with Tablets
Welcome to our Teaching with Tablets course. This is an interactive and participatory online course on how to make effective use of iPads and tablets for teaching and learning. Our course is aimed at...
View ArticleHow and who you exercise with affects your mental wellbeing
How and who you exercise with affects your mental wellbeing • Exercising with others improves happiness, energy and wellbeing • Getting active in natural settings improves overall wellbeing • High...
View ArticleBeetroot juice could help enhance athletic ability
A study from The University of Western Australia, the Western Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport look at the effect beetroot supplements had on six national level male...
View Article7 Things Every Child Needs To Hear
Children aren't things; they are little people. They are sensitive, innocent, scared, elated, curious, and for them everything in life is brand new for a...See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleScam warning: Don’t give this man money
A WEST Australian man who lost his life savings to scammers has had legal action taken against him to stop him sending money to bogus investors in West Africa.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleWhy the victim can also become the offender in online fraud
It's bad enough when someone loses money to an online scam. But some victims can also recruit others into the scam causing even further heartache and loss of money.See it on Scoop.it, via Content...
View ArticleThe big money world of professional online gaming
The growth of electronics sports has escaped many, but with huge prize packages and a unique appeal to sponsors, it's no surprise that 2016 looks set to continue the trendSee it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticleFraying at the Edges: Her Fight to Live With Alzheimer’s
A withered person with a scrambled mind, memories sealed away: That is the familiar face of Alzheimer’s. But there is also the waiting period, which Geri Taylor has been navigating with prudence,...
View ArticleThe Genetics of Staying in School
A huge study found 74 gene variants that are associated with years of formal schooling—but that doesn’t mean there are “education genes.”See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleHigh schooler shatters world record after over 7000 pull ups - Sport - NZ...
Andrew Shapiro's quest to set a Guinness World Record began seven months ago, with American Ninja Warrior and his father's cancer diagnosis. - New Zealand HeraldSee it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticlePersonal trainer shames obese woman on Facebook
A personal trainer who calls himself Strength Sensei is being slammed for his nasty body shaming of an obese woman. - New Zealand HeraldSee it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleTop 8 MOOC That Will Help You Design Your Own Mba
MOOCs are boon to people, who like to do things on their own. One such thing is designing your own MBA using the available online courses. Based on my 'Zero Cost MBA' experiences, I have written an...
View ArticleFor the Hesitant Teacher: Leveraging the Power of Minecraft
If there’s any video game that has successfully made its way into the classroom, it’s Minecraft. There’s a small subset of teachers using all kinds of digital games in interesting ways, but the...
View ArticleDesign Thinking Develops Empathy
How might we encourage our students so that they understand their own power and ability to change their world by taking action? The answer is simple: start small, make it relevant and local, and use...
View Articleprognosis or life expectancy - What Doctors Know About How Bad It Is, and...
A prognosis, predicting the likely course of an illness, often makes physicians uneasy, fearful that delivering bad news will dash patients’ hopes.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticlePhone scams: 'A criminal convinced me he was from TalkTalk and stole £13,600'
When Jacqueline Klag, a 77-year-old reader from Newquay in Cornwall, received a telephone call from a man who claimed to be from TalkTalk, she was convinced he was a genuine employee of the company...
View Article4 Ways to Ward Off Shin Splints
Research shows that up to 20% of runners experience shin splints, so here are 4 ways to help ward them off.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleEight ways to 'run' when you can't run
Injured? There are ways to deal with every runner's greatest frustration.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticleInside the Dangers of the Deep Web
A documentary explores the promise and perils of the un-indexed internet—a space for hidden revolutions, drugs, terrorism, and child pornography.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
View ArticlePlaying Is More Than Fun—It's Smart
The “elaborate detour” of having fun pays cognitive dividends.See it on Scoop.it, via Content Curation
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