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When we were little, my brother and I were occasionally smacked by our parents. Our feelings werent considered over important decisions. If we didnt like a food, no alternative was offered.

Feb. 20

Given the concerns about kids and social media these days, one has to wonder if the notion of childhood itself has finally been pushed to the brink of extinction.

Letters:<strong> Rev David Muir </strong>and<strong> Simon Hunter </strong>respond to letters on the upkeep of church buildings

SIR – Abdul Shakoor Ezedi, who is suspected of the chemical attack in Clapham (report, February 2), arrived in Britain illegally, made two unsuccessful asylum attempts and incurred a criminal conviction, but was finally successful on supposedly changing his religion. Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside British soldiers are only now being offered sanctuary (report, February 2). It’s a scandal and a farce, despite being a headline priority for politicians for a number...

For some children and adults, boredom can feel uncomfortable and result in feeling anxious. Boredom is disengagement, and disengagement from your environment feels vulnerable. Chronic boredom can even lead to depression and anxiety.   Chronic boredom, however, is very different from the ini ...

“I’m bored,” 5-year old Julian often says.

KPBS spoke to child development experts for tips on helping children get the playtime they need.

A new white paper from the Canadian Pediatric Society recommends more unstructured play time for kids.

Being too heavy to sit in a dentist's chair inspired Fife man Peter Gray's 12 stone weight loss through Slimming World