Free Fruit in Schools Did Not Have an Effect on Obesity Among Children and Youth

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · February 9, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

A review of a 2007 to 2014 program to provide children and adolescents free fruit at schools in order to reduce obesity rates, has revealed the scheme had no effect.

Survey: 55% of High Schoolers Don’t Think College is Needed for Successful Career

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · February 8, 2022

Published in Families, College, Culture, Education, Teen Behaviors

A recent survey of 2,000 American high school students found over half of students surveyed (55%) believe college isn’t a requirement for a successful career, compared to 45 percent who think it’s mandatory.

Study Finds Lower Math Scores in High Schools That Switched to 4-Day School Week

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · February 7, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Education, Teen Behaviors

A study analyzing the impact of a shorter school week for high schools found students participating in a four-day week performed worse on math tests than students who remained on five-day schedules.

Culture Post: No More Nightlight? Even a Dim Room Can Keep Kids From Getting Healthy Sleep

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · February 4, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Parenting

A recent study by a team at the University of Colorado at Boulder suggests even slight exposure to dim light can disrupt a youngster’s sleep.

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