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Are there valid reasons for children not walking to school – eg, safety, schoolbag weight, urban v rural issues? At what age should a child be allowed to walk to and from school by themselves?
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Schools are increasingly enlisting parents in a battle to minimise children’s exposure to social media
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Faced with pupil panic and parental pressure, miracles no educator has ever been able to perform will be expected during the points race
The Region 4 Championships on September 28-October 1, in Cumming, IA, proved to be a stellar show for Brittany Burson.
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Young people flourish when parents are reliably present and - metaphorically - holding their hand