Cchimpanzees, when they fight, often settle their relationship by kissing. Pigs, when sleeping, like to cuddle close, nose to nose. To greet other pigs they know, they blow their noses, especially in the way we humans used to shake hands. In the 1990s, a remarkable study was conducted by zoologist Stanley Curtis. He trained pigs … Read more
Supplements are nothing new, but in recent years, the industry has seen an influx of new options for every concern imaginable. With a wide variety of perfectly packaged products from mood boosting gummies to vitamin patches for stress relief, it can be hard to tell if you’re really find something that works, or are you … Read more
Donna Nee, tumuaki (principal) of Henderson North Primary, says that for tamariki, speaking up can be associated with stigma and they can be taught to suppress their feelings. “We know that our tamariki have borne the brunt of their whānau in terms of the social and financial challenges facing the current economic climate. “In that … Read more
Another week goes by, and another report comes out highlighting the plight of children and young people’s mental health. The latest arrives from the leftist think tank Resolution Foundation and paints a disturbing picture. It found that the number of children in England and Wales whose families receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) has more than … Read more