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I Asked An Employment Lawyer What Legally Counts As Workplace Bullying
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (672+ words) "These actions are designed to create an intolerable working environment for the victim." Legal comment provided by Jayne Harrison, Head of Employment Law at Richard Nelson LLP. Recently, reports claimed that Channel 5s Dan Walker is set to appear before an…...
Keep Them In The Living Room: The 'Parasocial' Risk Of AI Toys
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (888+ words) A child told an AI plush they loved them. Their response was less than cuddly. AI-powered toys that "talk" with young children should be more tightly regulated, suggests a report from the University of Cambridge. Researchers at the university explored…...
I Tried The 'Military Method' Which Promises Sleep In Two Minutes
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (481+ words) Here's how it went. This year, I'll be trying sleeping tricks to see whether they actually improve my insomnia. Check back in on this series, Rest Assured, to see how I get on. I have been struggling with sleep maintenance…...
A Two-Week Digital Detox Could Make Your Brain Act '10 Years Younger"
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (397+ words) It could boost your attention span, mood, and even mental wellbeing. Some researchers think spending too much time on your phone might age your brain faster. One study found that "passive" scrolling may be linked to an increased dementia risk;…...
Controversy Mounts Over Big Reveal In Zendaya And Robert Pattinson's The Drama
1+ week, 2+ day ago (530+ words) Kristoffer Borgli's new movie for A24 has been accused of "using people's trauma as a gimmick". This article contains major spoilers for The Drama. Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama continues to face backlash and accusations of trivialising a…...
1 In 5 Boys Know Someone Their Age Who's In A Relationship With An AI Chatbot
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (483+ words) One in five boys know someone their age who is in a relationship with an AI chatbot, according to a new survey. Male Allies UK caught up with over 1, 000 boys aged 12-16 years old to dive into their behaviour and attitudes…...
Therapist Explains New 'Gooning' Trend Parents Should Question
2+ week, 2+ day ago (704+ words) Don't brush it under the carpet. Children chat about a lot of pretty odd stuff (remember Ballerina Cappuccina?) " however if you've heard them mention "gooning' in conversation with their mates, or during gaming, it's certainly worth pulling them up on…...
As A Psychologist, I See Where Parents Of Neurodivergent Toddlers Are Let Down
2+ week, 1+ day ago (665+ words) "Comments such as 'they will grow out of it' or 'they simply need firmer discipline' reflect a misunderstanding of how neurodivergent children develop." As a psychologist working with children and families, I often meet parents at a moment of both…...
From Tik Tok To Therapists: Why 'Gooning' Culture Is Worrying Child Experts
2+ week, 2+ day ago (704+ words) Don't brush it under the carpet. Kids chat about a lot of pretty odd stuff (remember Ballerina Cappuccina?) " however if you've heard them mention "gooning' in conversation with their mates, or during gaming, it's certainly worth pulling them up on…...
It's Not 'Just A Joke': The Chat Every Parent Should Have With Their Son
2+ week, 3+ day ago (598+ words) Bring it up sooner, rather than later. Every day it seems like there's a new slang term doing the rounds among Gen Alpha " in recent times, kids have been using bop, huzz and gyatt, all of which are typically used…...