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Brazil Bans Smartphones in Schools to Boost Student Well-being

Brazil's new law restricts smartphone use in schools nationwide, impacting public and private institutions to improve student focus and well-being, following similar trends globally and mirroring public concerns over excessive screen time's impact on children's mental and physical health.

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Slow Reconstruction Exacerbates Hardship Two Years After Turkey-Syria Earthquakes

Two years after the devastating February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, reconstruction efforts are lagging, leaving 500,000 people in temporary shelters and creating widespread hardship, including high rates of mental health issues and child labor.

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DLRG Membership Reaches Record High Amidst Public Pool Investment Crisis

The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) announced a record 627,000 members in 2024, a 3.3% increase from 2023, despite concerns over the state of public swimming pools due to an investment backlog threatening swimming lessons for children.

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Helping Autistic Children Understand the Gaza Hostage Release

The article discusses strategies for helping autistic children understand the recent hostage release in Gaza, including using social stories, validating their interest, and connecting the events to their daily experiences, focusing on reducing anxiety and sharing joy over the hostages' return.

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Addressing Children's Sensitive Questions About Sex

A BBC article discusses the challenges parents face when answering their children's questions about sex, suggesting a gradual, age-appropriate approach with honest but not overly detailed answers to promote healthy development and avoid children seeking information from unreliable sources.

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West Midlands Schools Urge Delay in Children's Smartphone Purchases

49 schools in Solihull sent letters to parents urging them to delay buying smartphones for their children due to concerns about mental health, academic performance, and cyberbullying; one school's trial program saw more than half of participating students report feeling less stressed after handing i...

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Zamfara School Fire Kills 17 Children

A fire at a Mallam Ghali Tsangaya Islamic school in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria, on February 5, 2025, killed 17 children and injured 12 others; the fire started in a nearby house and spread quickly through the school, trapping many sleeping students.

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\"Smartphone Use and Parental Overprotection Fueling Mental Health Crisis in Youth\"\

A surge in smartphone ownership among adolescents, coupled with parental overprotection, is significantly impacting children's mental health, leading to increased anxiety, reduced self-efficacy, and a decline in face-to-face interactions.

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Sudan's Civil War: Malnutrition and Cholera Crisis

Sudan's civil war has displaced 10.8 million people, half being children, causing widespread malnutrition and a cholera outbreak exceeding 50,000 cases and 1,350 deaths by early 2025. UNICEF provides aid, but access is limited due to conflict.

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First Gazan Medical Evacuations in Nine Months Highlight Healthcare Crisis

On Saturday, 37 ill Gazan patients, mostly children with cancer, were medically evacuated through the reopened Rafah crossing into Egypt—the first such evacuation in nine months—highlighting the dire healthcare crisis caused by the war and the urgent need for sustained international aid.

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UNICEF Addresses Child Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza

In the Gaza Strip, UNICEF provides nutritional support to malnourished children following a 15-month conflict that has collapsed markets and health systems, leaving 2.1 million people facing high food insecurity; the organization distributes supplemental food and screens children for malnutrition.

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Gaza Child Casualties Highlight War's Devastating Toll

The recent Gaza conflict caused a staggering number of child deaths, with UN data showing that 44% of verified deaths over five months were children, mostly aged five to nine and killed in their homes; the ongoing toll, including thousands of missing children, exposes the scale of the humanitarian c...

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