‘A cultural shift’: Canadian schools navigating new world of cellphone bans

‘A cultural shift’: Canadian schools navigating new world of cellphone bans

From cellphone “hotels” to patchwork policies to recalibrating lesson plans, teachers and schools across Canada are learning to navigate a classroom without cellphones. But some say that despite recent bans and restrictions on the phones, little has changed. A number of provinces, including Saskatchewan, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, introduced plans to limit cellphone usage beginning this school year. There … Read more

Health warning to parents to check if your kids need more sleep

Health warning to parents to check if your kids need more sleep

Parents are grappling with the challenge of re-establishing bedtime routines for their children after the summer holidays. With longer evenings and changing schedules, a staggering 84% of British parents have reportedly complained of difficulties in getting their little ones to sleep, while 76% find the nightly struggle particularly stressful. Experts say that this lack of … Read more

Leela hotels owner Schloss Bangalore files for $599 million India IPO

Leela hotels owner Schloss Bangalore files for 9 million India IPO

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Share Price 161.43 04:01 PM | 20 Sep 2024 6.19(3.99%) Suzlon Energy Share Price 83.45 03:59 PM | 20 Sep 2024 2.49(3.07%) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Share Price 232.37 03:59 PM | 20 Sep 2024 2.37(1.03%) Tata Motors Share Price 970.85 03:59 PM | 20 Sep 2024 3.86(0.4%) YES Bank … Read more

Parents can get £5 back when they spend £10 on any school uniform

Parents can get £5 back when they spend £10 on any school uniform

With the new school year around the corner, now is the perfect time to get those last-minute uniforms, and we’ve got a way to get £5 cashback – but you’ll have to act fast as the deal ends soon. Whether you prefer M&S for durability, TU Clothing for affordability, or Next and Very for style, … Read more

Kipling’s city backpack now 37% off at Amazon for back-to-school kids

Kipling’s city backpack now 37% off at Amazon for back-to-school kids

As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s the perfect time to grab those last-minute essentials, and if you’re looking for a stylish yet functional backpack for yourself, or your little one, Kipling’s City Mini Small Backpack is currently on sale at Amazon with 37% off. Originally priced at £93, this backpack is now available for £58.89.This … Read more

Get £5 cashback when you spend over £10 on school uniform

Get £5 cashback when you spend over £10 on school uniform

As the back-to-school season approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for the annual task of purchasing school uniforms. With the costs of uniforms adding up, finding ways to save is always a priority. Fortunately, TopCashback is offering a fantastic deal this summer, making it easier to prepare for the upcoming school year while keeping some … Read more

LAUSD votes to ban student cellphone use

LAUSD votes to ban student cellphone use

LOS ANGELES (NewsNation) — The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education voted on Tuesday to ban cellphone use during the school day. The new rule will take effect in January 2025, though the Los Angeles Times reports that the details still need to be “approved in a future meeting by the Board … Read more

Cellphone ban OK’d by Los Angeles school board

Cellphone ban OK’d by Los Angeles school board

The Los Angeles school board voted Tuesday to ban cell phones in classrooms, a trend that has been spreading to multiple districts across the U.S.   The move, approved by a 5-to-2 vote, makes the school district the largest yet to ban cell phones, with the board pointing to studies that show they distract students, … Read more

Just one in five children eat breakfast every day, research found. | UK | News

Just one in five children eat breakfast every day, research found. | UK | News

A poll of 900 parents of primary school children found 19% whose kids start the day on empty stomach claim they don’t have ‘any suitable’ food in the home. And a further 17% struggle to afford breakfast food for their family on a daily basis. But 47% fret kids will be hungry before their first … Read more

Mental illness now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ new report shows

Mental illness now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ new report shows

Anxiety, self harm and eating disorders are now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ a leading expert warns at the launch of a new report highlighting the scale of mental illness among youngsters. The analysis, released last week, reveals up to one in five 13-14 year olds has a probable eating disorder, and one in … Read more