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Evening is falling earlier and earlier, and that signals a soon-to-come seasonal turn. From late summer flowers to shop window signage, the many signs of back-to-school are in the air.
Today in The Conversation Canada, Kristie Poole of Brock University writes about how the beginning of a new school year can bring about many emotions for children. Her research has examined children’s social and emotional development, with a focus on individual differences in shyness, and her story looks at shy children and transitions.
“Shyness is a common, normative experience for many children (and adults!),” she writes. She considers approaches that might be helpful in preparing shy children as they get ready for a new school year.
Also today:
All the best.
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Many parents of shy children are likely to remark that their child has been this way for as long as they can remember.
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Kristie Poole, Brock University
In many cases, shyness is not a cause for concern and may have associated benefits. Parents and caregivers can learn strategies to support shy children in making transitions.
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A healthy reef on Kiritimati (Christmas Island, Republic of Kiribati).
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Samuel Starko, The University of Western Australia; Julia K. Baum, University of Victoria
Exploring the often unseen, and poorly understood, nuances of diversity within coral reefs may prove essential for ensuring the long-term health of Earth’s oceans.
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Robbie Robertson speaks during a press conference for ‘Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band’ at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Alexander Carpenter, University of Alberta
Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, passed away on Aug. 9. A Canadian musician with a global impact, he never forgot his Mohawk roots. After going solo, he became known for his film scores.
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Aristotle is considered the founder of political science. He probably wouldn’t be surprised at the state of political discourse in modern times.
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Waller R. Newell, Carleton University
Aristotle believed that the biggest and most widespread source of political tension is the struggle between the haves and the have-nots. More than 2,000 years later, he’s got a point.
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Le vox pop est une pratique complexe et digne d'intérêt : l'assemblage de quelques interventions individuelles suffit pour faire allusion au public dans les médias.
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Cynthia Noury, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Les vox pop sont omniprésents dans les médias. Ils sont cependant méconnus et souvent malaimés du public et des créateurs médiatiques.
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Nombreux sont ceux et celles qui se sont résignés à ce que les entreprises technologiques collectent nos données privées.
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Meiling Fong, Concordia University; Zeynep Arsel, Concordia University
Nombreux sont ceux et celles résignés à ce que les entreprises technologiques collectent leurs données privées. Mais il faut faire davantage pour limiter les informations personnelles collectées.
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Environment + Energy
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Amanda Kahn, San José State University; Jim Barry, San José State University
Thousands of pearl octopuses were discovered in 2018 lining thermal vents near a deep-sea volcano. Researchers now know why octopus moms gather there.
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Health
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Mary Neal, University of Strathclyde
A womb transplant can be life changing for the recipient, but there are serious ethical considerations too.
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