Watching SpongeBob 'damages executive function' in kids
Watching nine minutes of SpongeBob SquarePants leaves kids less able to perform challenging tasks, a study has found.
View ArticleAverage Facebook user gets more ‘Likes’ and comments than they give
The average user tends to attract more ‘Likes’ and messages than they actually give out themselves, thanks to ‘power users’.
View ArticleGroup recommends teachers should be upskilled to handle student behaviour
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland welcomed the report but said the loss of teachers due to cutbacks is “extremely damaging” to the promotion of positive behaviour in the classroom.
View ArticleChildhood behavioural problems linked to smoking during pregnancy
New research shows that children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy were 1.4 times more likely to be defined as having a behavioural problem by their teacher than other children.
View Article8 scientifically proven ways to boost your self-confidence
We scoped out some recent studies to bring you 8 scientifically proven ways to boost your self-esteem…
View ArticleJust two ASBOS issued since 2010 as much-criticised system is shunned
However most than 3,500 behaviour warnings, the first step to an ASBO, have been issued – including 1,200 to children.
View ArticleColumn: Behavioural economics holds a mirror to the human mind
Conventional economics assumes people can easily and dispassionately calculate the pros and cons of their decisions, but most of us fall somewhere between Mr Spock and Homer Simpson when it comes to...
View ArticleIntervention to change unhealthy behaviour could save Irish lives
The research into behavioural intervention is one of six major projects given a total of €9 million today.
View ArticleCan 'Supermums' make kids wash their hands more - and help save lives?
A new trial says that using ‘emotional drivers’ can encourage handwashing among children – and help fight diseases.
View Article21% of Irish students aren't having sex, 70% don't smoke and 10% don't drink
The latest nationwide survey on students found that most rely on their family to support them financially.
View ArticleWaterford school apologises after students set uniform on fire in public park...
De La Salle College says it’s co-operating with gardaí after the incident.
View ArticleRamadan begins today - but it's not as straightforward as simply fasting
There’s more to the fasting than just staying away from food and drink.
View ArticleAgreeing to disagree could be bad for your relationship
That’s according to this expert anyway. But you could agree to disagree with them…
View ArticleChild (6) deemed by school to be “an unacceptable risk” to other students...
The school had earlier been told to enrol him. The board will now consider a new application.
View Article'He's a good lad but he needs to be careful' - Pulis warns McClean
The Baggies boss has urged the Ireland winger to keep cool during matches after last weekend’s controversy.
View ArticleHow can I be taken seriously at work?
You’re always being assessed by colleagues, peers and your boss, writes Eoghan McDermot.
View Article'Messi never cheats, his behaviour is exemplary'
The 36-year-old has defended the Argentina international from accusations he gets special treatment.
View ArticleIrish soccer fans awarded City of Paris medal for their behaviour during Euro...
Minister for Sport Shane Ross said it was “a proud moment for us all”.
View ArticleYou tell us: How can you have a better relationship with your phone?
We’re going to be running a series helping you to do just that. But we want to know what you need to know – and your own tips.
View ArticleIt's time to take this evening off using your phone*
*As best as you can – that’s what we’re asking on the third day of the first week of the process.
View Article
