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A number of studies conducted by medical researchers over the past few years have confirmed that the onset of puberty in girls is much earlier than it used to be. Though statistics vary, it appears that twice as many females are showing breast development and other signs of puberty by the age of 7 as were . . . → Read More: Puberty in girls is much earlier than it used to be  Photo Copyright: Francis Loney A London theatre is widening its doors to vulnerable young people by inviting them to see a new play about foster care for free of charge. The New End Theatre in Hampstead, London, has made over a hundred free tickets available to disadvantaged children in the area for its . . . → Read More: Where’s Your Mama Gone? – Play addressing foster care issues Scientists have concluded recently that substance abuse (alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use) leads to poor practices of diet amongst teenagers. These findings are based on a study done in the metropolitan area of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Team COOL (Controlling Overweight and Obesity for Life) performed a study on 145 teens that were attending alternative schools in the . . . → Read More: Substance abuse has diet side effects in teens It may seem as if they are too tied up with their iPhones or texting their mates to notice but a study shows more teens are actually taking their parents advice when it comes to sex. Some teens may grimace with embarrassment or even run shouting when the subject is broached seeing it is quite ticklish . . . → Read More: When it comes to sex, teens actually listen to their parents The 7th DVD from the top-rating CBBC series Tracy Beaker, Tracey Beaker Returns is now out. The DVD includes the complete first series of Tracy Beaker Returns including 2 discs with over 6 hours of content, featuring interviews with Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt and characters from the show. Also features some illustration top tips . . . → Read More: Tracey Beaker Returns now out on DVD A groundbreaking education programme called PhoneBrain will now target youth clubs in England and Wales, following the successful roll out of the scheme in schools which has contributed to a 75% decrease in complaints about premium rate telephone services (PRS) in just two years. Complaints about these services most commonly relate to users paying more than they . . . → Read More: PhoneBrain launch a groundbreaking education programme If you love competing and are good at science, the Google Science Fair might be just what you are looking for. Google have launched a search to find young, bright scientists across the globe. They are inviting them to submit creative and interesting projects which have relevance in today’s world. You can enter this competition as a . . . → Read More: Google Science Fair It appears that traditional quality time is evolving into ‘techtime’ as more and more parents are getting to grips with technology, like social networking and gaming, in a bid not to miss out on spending quality time with their children. So are you one of the growing numbers of parents who want to spend more . . . → Read More: Mums and Dads should embrace online technology If you are looking for one of those great family holiday experiences never to forget, then Disney ticks all the boxes. At the moment, there are some great deals available either at Walt Disney World Florida, or Disneyland Paris. At Disney World Florida, if you book a package of 5 nights or more in selected Disney . . . → Read More: Disney Holiday Package Offers with Disney Moments of Magic campaign The concept of giving a credit card to a teenager might seem a little strange to some people. After all no-one wants to teach their youngsters bad habits. However, prepaid credit cards actually offer an excellent way of teaching your teen to manage money while allowing parents to retain control and monitor what’s being . . . → Read More: Prepaid Credit Cards for Teenagers |
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