Aug 28, 2017, Today FM, Dublin, Ireland: Domini Kemp’s Exciting ‘Back to School’ Lunch Ideas https://www.todayfm.com/Saturday-Breakfast-with-Alison-Curtis/Domini-Kemps-Exciting-Back-To-School-Lunch-Ideas Seeing as the school bell is about to ring for another year (we can hear it already), Alison thought it a perfect time to ask Domini in to give us some inventive ideas, and recipes, to make lunch time more beneficial for everyone. … Some parents may not know this, but nuts are no longer allowed in schools due to the possibility of allergies. This is a bit of a hindrance as they are an excellent snack and source of nutrients, but parents can substitute-in cheese, fruit and veg (carrot strips, diced peppers etc).
Childhood Lost
Children today are noticeably different from previous generations, and the proof is in the news coverage we see every day. This site shows you what’s happening in schools around the world. Children are increasingly disabled and chronically ill, and the education system has to accommodate them. Things we've long associated with autism, like sensory issues, repetitive behaviors, anxiety and lack of social skills, are now problems affecting mainstream students. Blame is predictably placed on bad parenting (otherwise known as trauma from home).
Addressing mental health needs is as important as academics for modern educators. This is an unrecognized disaster. The stories here are about children who can’t learn or behave like children have always been expected to. What childhood has become is a chilling portent for the future of mankind.