YOUTH

May 29 2025SPORTS

Young Athletes in Football: How Many Games Are Too Many?

Many young people love football and want to become professional players. Clubs work hard to keep these young athletes safe and help them improve. They track how much these kids run, how fast they go, and how quickly they change speed. This helps them figure out if playing too many games in a short t

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May 29 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Costs of Gun Violence on Young Minds

Young people today are facing a harsh reality. Gun violence is on the rise, and it is taking a toll on the mental health of young adults. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. It is not just about the physical harm caused by guns. The psychological impact is just as severe, if not

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May 29 2025SPORTS

Weekend Soccer Showdown: Young Players Score Big

The weekend was packed with exciting soccer matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. On May 21, Spirit Lake saw some intense action. NextHome 365 Realty faced off against Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant. Chet Small from Mi Pueblo scored twice, while NextHome 365 Realty struggled to find the b

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May 28 2025CELEBRITIES

Mike Tyson's New Mission: Inspiring Young Boxers

The former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, is stepping into a new arena. He is using his past struggles to inspire young boxers. Tyson recently attended the third annual "Boxing for a Cause" charity event. This event took place at JFK Elementary School. Boxers aged 10 to 20 participated in three-r

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May 28 2025HEALTH

Mind Matters: Assessing Kids' Hidden Struggles

The WG/UNICEF CFM is a tool designed to spot kids and teens with disabilities. It does this by checking how they handle everyday tasks. This study zoomed in on the mental and emotional bits of the tool. These parts are key to understanding how kids and teens are doing mentally and how they're develo

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May 28 2025SPORTS

When Fun Turns Fatal: The Dangerous Rise of RUNIT

A 19-year-old man from New Zealand lost his life after participating in a viral game called RUNIT. This game involves two people running at each other and colliding without any protective gear. The incident happened in Palmerston North, where Ryan Satterthwaite suffered a severe head injury during a

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May 27 2025EDUCATION

How Shanghai's Teens View Their Future Jobs

In the bustling city of Shanghai, schools are more than just places for learning. They are the launching pads that prepare young people for their future careers. For many years, China followed a socialist approach to education, focusing on equality and preparing students for work from an early age.

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Girls, Mental Health, and Crime: A Closer Look

Mental health struggles are often linked to young people getting into trouble. However, there is a gap in understanding how these issues affect girls in particular, especially those living in regular neighborhoods. This is a problem because it means that many girls might not be getting the help the

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May 19 2025HEALTH

Giving Young Voices a Seat at the Table: A Ghanaian Mental Health Makeover

In many developing countries, teens face big mental health hurdles. But their thoughts on the matter often get sidelined. That's where co-design comes in. It's a way to shape solutions that fit the specific needs and setting of a community. But making it work in places with few resources and uni

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May 19 2025SPORTS

Keeping Kids Safe on the Field: Coaches' Tactics Against Bullying

Coaches play a crucial role in keeping youth sports safe and fun. They have to deal with peer bullying, which can really mess with a young athlete's mind and how well they play. To tackle this, coaches need to have a solid plan. A recent study dug into how coaches handle bullying and build a positiv

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