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Parents 'struggle to get children off devices'  - Many UK parents find it easier to get their children to do homework, go to bed or have a bath than turn off their phones, laptops and TVs, a poll finds.

What are the secrets of the world's happiest children ?  - As youngsters spend more time on gadgets – the typical UK child owns between four and seven ranging from smart-phones to laptops – it's tempting ...

New Young Ambassadors for 2016 to help ensure that no child's education is forgotten  - The pupils have just won The Steve Sinnott Award, presented to two passionate young people each year who are committed to furthering the cause of Education for All. 

Alarm over children's mental health services  - The “alarming” state of children's mental health services is to be investigated by Anne Longfield, the children's commissioner, in an urgent attempt to ...

How loneliness affects the well-being of the old and young  - Bereavement, relationship breakdown and mental health issues can all lead to loneliness that many find hard to cope with and even talk about.

Calorie cutting may help older obese people with thinking problems  -  Older obese people with mild cognitive impairment who lose a small amount of weight may see some improvement on tests of thinking skills, ...

New measures to tackle substance misuse among older people in Wales  - New measures to tackle substance misuse among older people in Wales ... Around 279,000 people aged 16 to 59 took a psychoactive substance ... in Wales since since 2010 – in stark contrast to the trend elsewhere in the UK .

The key to a happy life? Do more, spend less  - Do more, spend less: People who value their time over how much they earn are the most contented ... The lesson that you can't buy happiness seems to be learnt as we mature as older people were more likely to ... research from the University of British Columbia, suggests purchasing material goods ...

Gay Syrian refugee now helps others escape ISIS  - As a gay refugee, I feel proud to help young homosexuals fleeing from Islamic State because their lives are in serious danger.” This is how Subhi ...

What does it mean to be asexual?  - 17 asexual people shared their thoughts and ideas on the misconceptions surrounding themselves and their community on Whisper, an app through ...

Fiji PM's gay marriage comments shock  - It's extreme homophobia and really total disrespect for a community in Fiji, and it's just not in keeping with statements that government has been ...

Hillary Clinton says therapy to turn gay kids straight must be banned  - Hillary Clinton has taken to social media to express her support of banning so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in the US, a controversial practice which attempts to ‘cure’ gay children and turn them straight.

LGBT activists slam Aussie airport fake penis pat-down  - The Australian National LGBTI Health Alliance submission cites a "climate of pervasive discrimination" in the country’s airports.

India PhD student claims secret gay network helps LGBTI students cheat in exams  - A PhD candidate in India has claimed a secret gay network is helping LGBTI students cheat in exams. Amit Maurya has been disseminating his theory ...

Stars call for British public to nominate their favorite LGBTI personalities  - Nominations close soon for this year's British LGBT Awards. Act now if you know of an organization, cause or individual who deserves recognition.

Todd Sears - Founder of Out Leadership  - With the recent legalisation of same-sex marriage in the US and the launch of Asia's first LGBTI benchmark index for equal opportunities and corporate ...

How One Lesbian Teacher Educates Kids About LGBT People   - Teaching students about LGBTQ issues is getting easier, thanks to an increasing amount of children's books and literature to draw from. There's even ...

Twitter's new policy to block LGBTQ bullies   - Twitter has updated their policies on threats and abusive behavior, including LGBTQ bullying, saying they will block users who engage in “hateful ...

Antigay group proposes boycotting Allstate ad starring two gay dads   - Allstate Insurance decided to acknowledge the existence of gay parents in a recent ad — and the American Family Association is not at all pleased.

Pride School Atlanta to open for LGBT students bullied in mainstream education   - A school aimed at attracting gay, bisexual and transgender students and teachers is being established as an alternative for those who may feel bullied ...

EU chiefs backtrack on citizens' petitions after alarm at anti- gay marriage proposal  - Campaigners, backed by Christian lobby groups, have demanded a change to European law to state that marriage exists only between men and women - a “family” should be defined strictly as a heterosexual married couple and their descendants, they argue.

Star Wars 7's John Boyega says gay romance exists 'in Oscar Isaac's head'   - According to a tweet from Chris Mandle, the British actor has put an end to fan speculation about whether his Stormtrooper rebel might be heading for a gay relationship with Isaac’s Resistance pilot.

Tara Hudson's mum calls for UK's first transgender prison   - Tara Hudson's mum calls for UK's first transgender prison ... to see a prison for lesbian, gay , bisexual and transgender (LGBT) offenders in Britain .