Holiday read. Loved Tyson's first book and his second is just as good. Story, relation, invitation to seeing the world through different lenses. It shouldn't work as a book. But it does. Recommended.
Young Peopleās wellbeing in UK 2024 #GoodChildhoodwww.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Our Good Childhood Report finds that too many young people are unhappy with their lives. The Government must act now and set a path to a good childhood for all.
The news of a āhappiness recessionā for our young people is absolutely tragic, and undoubtedly the result of years of austerity and neglect from government. I really hope Labour make it a priority to address this. www.theguardian.com/society/arti...
Quarter of British teenagers in age group report low life satisfaction, compared with 7% of their Dutch peers
Complicated old business. Whatever happens, you raised a ton of cash and brought a ton of joy. So thank you!
I'm more having meandering thoughts about whether duvetknowitschristmas is going to make a Bluesky debut this year.
I was at the first Oasis tour gig in 1994 at the Angel pub in Bedford. The pub was demolished and there's a block of flats there now. The two events allegedly unrelated. Memories of the gig promoter who brought them to Bedford here www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/30-years-on-...
30 years ago, a little-known band from Manchester embarked on their first tour, co-headling with the Scottish band, Whiteout. The first...
Bit late to this, but its a brilliant read from @jayvanbavel.bsky.social and Dominic Packer on the science of social identity and groups. As entertaining as it is informative. Highly recommended for work life, home life or just life (didn't need my sandals in the picture but we are where we are).
When I think of twitter/X's decline & growth of bluesky I think of Berkana Instituteās Two Loops model of #systemchange. You don't have to create a new thing from scratch as you keep useful bits from previous system. Also plurality is key to change: big role for conveners, storytellers & guides.
Effect of Universal Credit on young childrenās mental health: quasi-experimental evidence from understanding society jech.bmj.com/content/earl...@jobibby.bsky.social@felly500.bsky.social@stevensenior.bsky.social@martinmckee.bsky.social@vkatikireddi.bsky.social
Background Child mental health has become an increasingly important issue in the UK, especially in the context of significant welfare reforms. Universal Credit (UC) has introduced substantial changes ...