Defending reforms to the way in which the examination system works, Nick Gibb, Education Minister, said children should sit more exams from an earlier age...…
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Bonnie Evie Gifford
Bonnie Evie Gifford is a Senior Writer for Happiful.
Real Problems, Real Advice for Kids and Teens: An Interview with Presenter Katie Thistleton
Focusing on real questions from real kids, Katie’s debut book seeks to provide warm, honest advice on a wide variety of issues that kids and teens across the UK face. From friendship and family issues to body image, self-esteem and self-harm, together with...…
New Survey Uncovers What’s Really Making Kids Feel Anxious (It’s Not Social Media)
The UK’s largest children’s charity Barnardo’s have revealed the results of their survey into what worries children and teens. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of the charity [http://www.barnardos.org.uk/news/New-survey-shows-half-of-all-schoolchildren-feel-sad-or-anxious-every-week/press_releases.htm?ref=128176] , the results, released just in time for Children’…
Health Advocates Urge Facebook to Shut Down ‘Messenger Kids’ App
Around 100 children’s health experts from across the US have asked Mark Zuckerberg to shut down recently launched ‘Messenger Kids’ app designed for children aged six to 12.…
Leading Eating Disorder Charity Raises Concerns Over Change4Life 100 Calorie Snacks for Kids Campaign
Beat Eating Disorders have released an official response addressing Public Health England's recent 100 calorie campaign, highlighting the potential risks teaching children calorie counting can have.…
New Mental Health Website Set to Launch This Year Offering Over 1,500 Free Resources for Teachers
The Duchess of Cambridge has announced plans to launch a new website later this year, allowing primary school children and staff to get better mental health support…
Recent Survey Found 41% of Parents Believe Children Are Anxious about the Threat of Terrorism
Leading mental health charity, Mental Health Foundation, have released a guide for parents looking to talk to their children about scary world news following the figures revealed in their recent survey…
Are We Really Happier After Brexit?
Post-referendum England has reported a small but significant rise in public happiness and wellbeing - but it depends on who you're asking The statistics are in – and the “Remoaners” aren’t happy. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the first full year in post-referendum England has…
Talking Self-Care, Wellbeing and Resilience with Best-Selling Author Matthew Johnstone
Recently back from tour and home for the holidays, we caught up with author-illustrator, motivational speaker, and creator of Drawn from Experience, Matthew Johnstone [https://matthewjohnstone.com.au/] about his journey from working as a world-class advertising agency creative, to becoming an advocate for wellbeing. Hi Matthew! Thanks for speaking…