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Development

How Parental Involvement Shapes Student Imagination

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination.” – Albert Einstein. When it comes to fostering creativity in students, this statement holds more relevance than ever. Creativity—our capacity to generate novel ideas and solve problems in innovative ways—has become one of the most vital skills for success in the 21st century. But here’s […]

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Mental health

Boosting Mental Resilience in Students: What Schools Can Do Today

The mental health of our children is under siege. Stress and anxiety are no longer rare occurrences but an all-too-frequent part of everyday life for students across the world. Imagine this: a student, barely 14, who juggles assignments, family issues, social pressure, and now, the weight of increasingly complex global crises like climate change and […]

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Mental health

How Schools Can Shield Students from Radicalization

Picture this: a young person faces trauma at home—perhaps through neglect, emotional abuse, or the divorce of their parents. Simultaneously, they’re enrolled in school, where teachers and peers may have no idea about their struggles. Without intervention, such experiences may lead them down a path that could have devastating consequences. New research explores how adverse […]

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Mental health

How School 911 Calls Reveal a Crisis in Student Mental Health

Imagine this: it’s a regular school day, just past noon, and the cafeteria is buzzing with the usual lunchtime commotion. But amidst the noise, a student sits in the corner, visibly distressed, their hands shaking. A concerned staff member approaches, but things quickly escalate, leading to a 911 call for emergency assistance. In that moment, […]

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Announcements

What’s been published in the past 30 days?

We’ve been monitoring the recent themes and trends, and here’s some stuff that has come out. Below is a treemap. A treemap is a visual tool for displaying hierarchical or categorized data using nested rectangles, where the size of each rectangle represents a quantitative value, in this case, the number of articles. Larger rectangles indicate […]

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Development

Parenting with Humor: Unlocking a New Tool for Resilient Kids

Parenting is no easy feat. As any parent, teacher, or mental health professional can attest, guiding children through life’s emotional rollercoasters is often as unpredictable as it is rewarding. And while we’re flooded with expert advice on structure, discipline, and emotional support, a surprising tool is gaining attention in the world of parenting research: humor. […]

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Mental health

Social Media Warning Labels?

Note: This article was cross-posted from This Week in Public Health Social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially for adolescents. They scroll through Instagram, share TikTok videos, and chat with friends on Discord—all while navigating their schoolwork, friendships, and self-image. But is this digital interaction harming their mental health? According to […]

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Mental health

What Parents and Schools Need to Know about Autism

When Alex was three years old, his parents noticed that he wasn’t responding to his name. He seemed distant, preferring to line up his toys rather than engage in imaginative play with other children. His parents were concerned but unsure of what these signs meant. As they sought answers, they began a journey many parents […]

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