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A rope swing is so good for children’s coordination, core and arm strength, assessment of risk and self esteem (and for my little girl’s language “tight” and ability to connect with others “look, P—-!”) and is, most importantly, FUN! Big outdoor play can be for 1 year olds, too!
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Really Interesting study findings: A child’s academic success is more closely linked to their levels of reading for pleasure than their socioeconomic background & reading has more of a positive impact on young people’s cognitive development than whether their parent has a degree.
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A message from our group of survivors to the South Yorkshire Police and West Midlands Police today, on the announcement of the #Hillsborough Law:
'You were so corrupt they had to change the law'
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Academics to their students: “Write clearly and concisely”
Academics to their editors: “Complexity and Crisis in a Time of Complex Crisis: Unpacking the Complexities of Crisis Within Conditions of Crisis-Induced Complexity.”
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Has anyone mentioned yet how Severance could tie into the concept of children being an oppressed class? The innies are under 5 years old (technically), & the way they get spoken to reminds me of an authoritative parent or strict teacher, esp in this scene
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Getting too excited at the scholastic book fair is a dangerous slippery slope to a PhD
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Tiv research participant, quoted by Frank Salamone (1977):
"When I read what the white man has written of our customs, I laugh, for it is the custom of our people to lie as a matter of course to outsiders, especially the white man."
My little girl’s first match when she was 4, she was over the moon because her team won 2-1 and she got player of the match
Me “why so you think you got POTM?”
Her “I scored all 3 goals!”
I’ve missed Roger Phillips’ voice… he (and Billy and Wally) evokes so many memories of my Mum and me listening and chatting. I just felt a weird little sting of grief for something I haven’t lost yet
💬 "It is not just a building, it embodies the spirit of the city." – Former BBC Radio Merseyside Presenter Roger Phillips, describing Liverpool Town Hall.
Want to know more? Book now to explore one of the finest surviving town halls of the 18th century bit.ly/guidedtoursTH
Me feeling like I’m getting my blood pressure taken trying on the largest size jacket in Zara
Our message to #G20 leaders: invest in the #EarlyYears so every child gets the #BestStartInLife.
Add your name to the #Minifesto and join our plea for world leaders meeting at #G20Brazil to #ActForEarlyYears and prioritise early childhood development:ow.ly/8RPg50U5ac7
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34 years ago, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Audrey Hepburn gave this passionate speech as world leaders adopted the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Today, her words are as important as ever. #WorldChildrensDay


























