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Later middle school start times may benefit teens

New research shows later middle school start times help children gain a competitive edge in the classroom and on the sports field, and become more engaged with family, friends, and peers.

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How to use inflexibility to teach flexibility

Kids with autism are very good at “getting stuck” and being less flexible. Although we often need to help our kids to be more flexible, getting stuck can be a great strength in many situations.

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Cyberbullying and how to prevent it

Cyberbullying victims have a high chance of being affected by a variety of health and safety hazards including suicidal attempts and sleeping difficulties.

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10 Tips to help relieve your child’s school-related stress

With all the pressure on testing, school performance and college admissions, it is a tough time to be in high school.

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Should school start later in the day?

Many high schools start classes around 7:30 am, while most teenagers fall asleep around 11 pm, leading to a lack of sleep.