Links tagged with “children”
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11 years old, on the pill and sexually active? The media loses the news again
I’m increasingly interested in the real stories behind shouty news headlines. The kind of background digging Ben Goldacre, and Dr Petra here, does with science reporting needs to be done with most stories. (via Alice)
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Chris Heathcote: anti-mega: the kids are alright
And while I’m at it, Chris’s post from a few weeks back. What kind of country are we living in now? We’ll need someone to invade the UK and “liberate” us soon.
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Why We Banned Legos - Volume 21 No. 2 - Winter 2006 - Rethinking Schools Online
Interesting articles on how a class of children played with Lego and how the teachers attempted to help them structure the play fairly. (via Haddock)
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How children lost the right to roam in four generations | the Daily Mail
Interesting graphic showing one family’s increasing restrictions on their children’s freedom, over four generations. I wonder how child abduction rates have changed over a similar period. (via Boing Boing)
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TED | Talks | Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? (video)
A talk about education sounded very dull. But no, this is really good, well worth watching, and lots of fun. He’s a bit like Tommy Cooper at times. (via Tomski)
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Research | Within Families - The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness
How to ensure your child has a happier life, but interesting and valuable for adults too. A shame the references are linked to online resources. (via Blackbeltjones)
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Welcome to Arty-kid.coms: Arty kids can turn your children’s paintings into lasting masterpieces, purchase a canvasses, framed print or ceramic set
Kev’s started a new business - one for all you people with oh-so-talented kiddywinks.