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'Maria' retires after 42 years on Sesame Street
After 42 years on the iconic children's show Maria is leaving Sesame Street.
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Kids who spend more time in nature become happier adults
Simply looking at nature activates the brain's dopamine reward system, triggering feelings of wellness.
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The secret to making your fresh produce last
Just a few days before, I had placed mountains of fresh vegetables and fruits in the fridge, only to return to wilted leafy greens, moldy berries, limp carrots and squishy eggplant.
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Girl unplugged: Why I don't use social media
Keira Baker is 15 and doesn't have Facebook. Or Instagram. Or any other social media. OMG.
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Student's brutally honest speech on education system
Does Anela Pritchard's speech indicate serious flaws in the education system, or was it just the rantings of a disgruntled teen?
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Preschoolers
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Preschool within retirement home in Seattle allows for inter-generational play
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Younger Kids
Living with dyslexia
How schools can better support children with dyslexia
Catherine Rodie 10:17am A UK designer's ingenious new invention is a step in the right direction.
'Maria' retires after 42 years on Sesame Street, watch her five best moments
![Maria to retire.](http://web.archive.org./web/20150703110152im_/http://images.essentialkids.com.au/2015/07/02/6657262/Thumbnail997857089gi3mcwimage.related.thumbnail.320x214.gi3jgh.png1435878256148.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Clare Sibthorpe After 42 years on the iconic children's show Maria is leaving Sesame Street.
Kids who spend more time in nature become happier adults, Planet Ark reports
Swiveling helps kids with ADHD perform better at schoolwork, studies show
Big jump in trampoline injuries despite safety measures
Why meditation should be taught in schools
Older Kids
Fairhills High School: Christian sex education program tells schoolgirls that too much sex will break their 'chemical bond'
Timna Jacks 8:44am Year 7 girls have been warned not to have multiple sex partners or risk becoming like overused sticky tape, in a Christian sex education program at a public Victorian high school.
It shouldn’t take legal action for schools to act on bullying
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Sally Varnham A former pupil is suing her Victorian school for the psychiatric harm she allegedly suffered from bullying.
I'm a narcissist parent
Online porn lures young children into problem sex, mother warns
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Monopoly board game to be made into a movie
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Little girl gets hilariously frustrated in confusing chat with Siri
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Disney princesses' eyes are literally bigger than their stomach
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Kate Winslet loves her mum body, says muffin top was 'hard won'
Family Life
Brothers recycle birthday card for 42 years
Livia Gamble 3:13pm The card was first bought by her father Jeff Methier to give to her uncle, Ron Methier on April 1, 1973 for his 22nd birthday.
Tennessee man promises childhood sweetheart second wedding after car accident robs her of her memory
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Recipes
Easy Nutella swirl muffins
Nicole Avery Perfect for when you have visitors who drop by at short notice. You can whip the mixture up in five minutes and they will be out of the oven in 15, ready to eat with the delicious melted swirl of Nutella.
Leg of lamb with herb and pinenut stuffing
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Neil Perry Roast lamb racks are great and this one is so easy - once your butcher has boned it, all the tough work is done. The stuffing makes it super tasty and it's easy to carve with no bone.