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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

Why are kids being forced to eat lunch in silence?

Kindergarten students at a top North Carolina school were subjected to 15-minute silent lunches for academic enrichment.
The implementation of silent lunches may come at a significant cost to students' wellbeing and social development. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Parenting

17 Things Kindergarten Teachers Don't Expect Their Kids To Do

Children develop at their own pace, comparisons can lead to unnecessary worry.
There is increasing pressure on academic achievement in kindergarten, impacting playtime and socializing. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Parenting

These parents give their kids unlimited mental health days off from school - but is that safe?

Moms prioritize mental health over perfect attendance certificates for kids.
Granting children mental health days helps prevent burnout from academic pressures. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
Productivity

My productivity waxes and wanes - and I'm learning to account for it

Adapting to a new PhD program during the pandemic was challenging due to cultural differences and concerns about family in Brazil.
Pressure to be consistently productive as a PhD student can lead to feelings of unproductivity and difficulty coping. [ more ]
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