GCSEs: what to say and what to avoid if you want to help teenagers combat exam anxiety: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock GCSE exams are under way and many students will be feeling the pressure to get the grades they need to pursue their education or employment goals. They may be experiencing exam anxiety, which is linked …
Children and teenagers can carry out valuable wildlife research – here’s how: Galina Kovalenko/Shutterstock The environment is in crisis. Young people are calling for environmental action and requesting more education about the environment and the climate emergency. They are also looking at what they can do to tackle climate change. Together with colleagues, I have …
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South Africa in the news: South Africa to vaccinate teenagers with single dose of Pfizer -health minister: South Africa will start vaccinating children between the ages of 12 and 17 next week using the Pfizer vaccine, the health minister said on Friday, as the country looks to ratchet up inoculations ahead …: “South Africa” – …
COVID vaccines for teenagers: what UK parents need to know amid a new wave of misinformation: Roman Chazov/Shutterstock The UK has approved giving one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to all children aged 12-15, with vaccines largely being given within the education system. Schools are helping coordinate the rollout, including the consent process. Under-16s …
South Africa in the news: Sinovac launches clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine on children, teenagers in South Africa: Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech on Friday launched the Phase III clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine on a group of children and teenagers between six months and 17 years old in South …: “South Africa” – …
South Africa in the news: Sinovac launches clinical trial of vaccine on children, teenagers in S. Africa: Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech on Friday launched the Phase III clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine on a group of children and teenagers between six months and 17 years old in South …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Sinovac launches clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine on children, teenagers in South Africa: Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech on Friday launched the Phase III clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine on a group of children and teenagers between six months and 17 years old in South …: “South Africa” – …
COVID vaccine weekly: do British teenagers really need vaccinating more than adults overseas?: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Close to 40 million people in the UK have had two COVID vaccine doses. This gives Britain one of the highest rates of coverage in the world, with nearly 60% of the population fully vaccinated. And with vaccines soon …
Vaccinating teenagers is beneficial, even if their vulnerability to COVID-19 is low: The UK government has announced that all 16 to 17-year-olds will be offered a first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks. Many countries are already vaccinating children over 12, so this decision is not out of step with what …
Lockdown has been hard on teenagers, but they have shown remarkable adaptation: GroovyPanda/Shutterstock The COVID-19 lockdown upturned the lives of teenagers at a time when they are usually becoming more independent and taking steps toward their future. Instead, they were confined to their homes, exams were cancelled, and their next steps looked suddenly less certain. …
School closures had positive effects on some teenagers’ mental health, our new research suggests: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock More young people in the UK are reporting mental health problems, and there are also apparent increases in self-harm – particularly among girls and young women. The coronavirus pandemic and resultant lockdown has further added to these worries. …
Fitness levels in teenagers linked to where they grow up – new research: Green spaces near schools was also linked to higher fitness levels in teens. Jacek Chabraszewski/ Shutterstock The places and communities that we live in play an important role in our physical health. What we have access to on our doorstep is important …
The racism faced by teenagers in the UK: new research: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Thousands of people took part in Black Lives Matter protests in the UK in recent months, not just in solidarity with Black people in the US following the murder of George Floyd, but also standing against racism in the UK. However, some people in …
Why it’s time for adults to accept that Nigerian teenagers have a digital life: Nigerian teenagers need knowledgeable digital mentors and coaches. Frederic Soltan/Getty Images All over the world, the reach of digital technology is growing at an extraordinary rate, even in developing countries. Young people are growing up in an environment ruled by digital …
Gen Z teenagers are leaving sex until later, and it could help them lead healthier lives: Shutterstock. The teenage years are a time for experimenting and for pushing boundaries – particularly when it comes to intimate relationships. Such experimentation is a natural part of growing up. But there are potential risks, too – particularly if …
Helicopter parents: the real reason British teenagers are so unhappy: shutterstock Children growing up in the UK are said to be some of the unhappiest in the industrialised world. The UK now has the highest rates of self harm in Europe. And the NSPCC’s ChildLine Annual Review lists it as one of the top reasons …
LGBTQ teenagers are creating new online subcultures to combat oppression: Taking pride. Shutterstock. The internet can be an ugly place, especially for young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer. Cyberbullying is difficult to combat, because the bullies are often anonymous. And toxic debates can fester on social media: the 2017 Stonewall …