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Kungfu Reyes named new head coach of rebuilding San Beda Lady Red Spikers
NCAA By BEA MICALLER,GMA Integrated News From tigers' lair to the lions' den. Kungfu Reyes is bringing his coaching brilliance to Mendiola after being tapped to be the new head coach of San Beda University women's volleyball team. The school announced the development on Saturday as the Lady Red Spikers try to revive their program following years of consecutive Final Four misses in the NCAA. Reyes, who recently dropped his women's coaching duty with University of Santo Tomas to focus on being the program director, now became the fifth head coach of San Beda in the last five seasons. Nemesio Gavino called the shots when the league returned after the pandemic in Season 97 before he was replaced by Ariel Dela Cruz in Season 98. Dela Cruz didn't last long either after San Beda tapped renowned tactician Edgar Barroga in Season 99 until the latter was let go midway through Season 100. Joshua Noda then came in as the interim head coach, leading the Lady Red Spikers to a 4-14 win-loss record finish in the centennial edition. Reyes will inherit a core led by incoming third-year outside spiker Angel Habacon alongside Janelle Bachar, Rianne Bedural, and Patricia Hiponia as San Beda looks to restore its winning ways. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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4 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Mikee Quintos graduates from college after 10 years
Mikee Quintos just earned her university degree! The 'Sang'gre' star shared an Instagram Reel of her in a black toga. 'Guess who just got one degree hotter!!' Mikee said and added the hashtag, #USTArchitectureBatch2025. On her Instagram Stories, the actress also posted a selfie wearing her architecture graduation sash and a photo with her name in the list of graduates. In February, Mikee conducted a survey in GMA Network Center for her thesis. She placed boards around the compound with a QR code for GMA employees and visitors to scan. The QR code led to a short survey about issues and improvements in the area, such as lighting, sidewalks, and traffic. In April, Mikee successfully defended her thesis and said she is graduating after 10 years in school. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
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16 hours ago
- General
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Is it so bad to let kids 'rot' all summer? Why boredom might be the break they need
As the school year winds down and the buzz of summer camps, enrichment programs and extracurricular planning ramps up, a quieter countertrend is starting to gain momentum. It's called "kid rotting," a tongue-in-cheek term for what used to just be summer: lounging, daydreaming, doing a whole lot of nothing. But behind the viral phrase is a serious shift in thinking. More parents and experts are beginning to ask whether kids might actually need more unstructured time, not less. Tips to help lessen summer learning loss "When kids aren't scheduled every minute, they learn how to problem-solve, explore their interests and build confidence," Nicole Runyon, a psychotherapist and author of "Free to Fly," who has a master's in social work, told "Good Morning America." She added, "Boredom opens up space in the brain for creativity." Parents may worry that unstructured time will lead to laziness or regression. But experts suggest the opposite is true, especially when it comes to imagination, independence and emotional development. "Boredom actually opens up space in the brain for creativity," said Runyon. "When kids aren't scheduled every minute, they learn how to problem-solve, explore their interests and build confidence." Tanyell Cole, a therapist with a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in marriage and family therapy, agrees. "The mind isn't ever truly bored," she told "GMA." "When a child says they're bored, what they often mean is, 'I don't want to sit with my thoughts.' But learning to sit with those thoughts? That's where real growth happens." Unstructured time allows children to discover what motivates them and what brings them joy. It encourages daydreaming, critical thinking and curiosity, the very skills that often get sidelined during a tightly structured school year. One of the biggest hurdles to an "unscheduled summer" is screen time. What starts as a little "downtime" can quickly become hours lost to YouTube, gaming or social media scrolling. That's where intentional boundaries come in. "Make screens something that happen with you, not just around you," Runyon advised. "Watch a movie together, try a cooking tutorial as a family, or limit screen time to certain hours. But make the default for summer real life." Cole suggests reframing the conversation altogether. "Instead of focusing on taking away screens, schedule in 'free time' as something exciting," she said. "Let kids decide how to use it, with games, outdoor play, coloring or simply hanging out with neighbors. Over time, that freedom becomes something they value and even look forward to." She added, "Unstructured time is how we develop resilience, motivation, and emotional awareness. That can't be replicated by apps or programming." While all children can benefit from unscheduled time, certain developmental stages are particularly well-suited for it. "Middle childhood, ages 9 to 12, is a powerful time for self-discovery," Runyon said. "It's when kids begin separating emotionally from their parents and developing a sense of identity. Giving them space to explore their interests builds their confidence and resilience." Screen-free ways to keep kids entertained this summer Cole highlighted early childhood, ages 3 to 6, as another crucial window. "This is when kids daydream freely, without inhibitions," she said. "Too much structured time at this age can stunt their ability to be independent thinkers. It can also disconnect them from their own passions." Not every family has the option to skip child care or afford summer camps, but building independence and creativity doesn't require big budgets. "Let kids make a mess," said Cole. "Creativity is rarely clean. It's food coloring turned into paint, flour all over the counter, dress-up clothes scattered in the bathroom. These moments are low-pressure, low-cost, and they come from what you already have at home." Runyon agrees. "A 3-year-old can get their own snack if it's within reach," she said "A 10-year-old can cook a meal. A teen can get a summer job or volunteer. When kids are trusted with real responsibilities, they begin to trust themselves, and that sense of capability is what drives true confidence." Ultimately, a "rot" summer might be the reset children need after a year of packed schedules and digital overstimulation. And for parents, it may be an opportunity to reframe success. "Letting your child be still, be curious, be bored, that's not wasted time," said Runyon. "That's where they start to figure out who they are."
17 hours ago
- General
Is it so bad to let kids 'rot' all summer? Why boredom might be the break they need
As the school year winds down and the buzz of summer camps, enrichment programs and extracurricular planning ramps up, a quieter countertrend is starting to gain momentum. It's called "kid rotting," a tongue-in-cheek term for what used to just be summer: lounging, daydreaming, doing a whole lot of nothing. But behind the viral phrase is a serious shift in thinking. More parents and experts are beginning to ask whether kids might actually need more unstructured time, not less. "When kids aren't scheduled every minute, they learn how to problem-solve, explore their interests and build confidence," Nicole Runyon, a psychotherapist and author of "Free to Fly," who has a master's in social work, told "Good Morning America." She added, "Boredom opens up space in the brain for creativity." The case for boredom Parents may worry that unstructured time will lead to laziness or regression. But experts suggest the opposite is true, especially when it comes to imagination, independence and emotional development. "Boredom actually opens up space in the brain for creativity," said Runyon. "When kids aren't scheduled every minute, they learn how to problem-solve, explore their interests and build confidence." Tanyell Cole, a therapist with a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in marriage and family therapy, agrees. "The mind isn't ever truly bored," she told "GMA." "When a child says they're bored, what they often mean is, 'I don't want to sit with my thoughts.' But learning to sit with those thoughts? That's where real growth happens." Unstructured time allows children to discover what motivates them and what brings them joy. It encourages daydreaming, critical thinking and curiosity, the very skills that often get sidelined during a tightly structured school year. You can say no to screens One of the biggest hurdles to an "unscheduled summer" is screen time. What starts as a little "downtime" can quickly become hours lost to YouTube, gaming or social media scrolling. That's where intentional boundaries come in. "Make screens something that happen with you, not just around you," Runyon advised. "Watch a movie together, try a cooking tutorial as a family, or limit screen time to certain hours. But make the default for summer real life." Cole suggests reframing the conversation altogether. "Instead of focusing on taking away screens, schedule in 'free time' as something exciting," she said. "Let kids decide how to use it, with games, outdoor play, coloring or simply hanging out with neighbors. Over time, that freedom becomes something they value and even look forward to." She added, "Unstructured time is how we develop resilience, motivation, and emotional awareness. That can't be replicated by apps or programming." The sweet spot for unstructured growth While all children can benefit from unscheduled time, certain developmental stages are particularly well-suited for it. "Middle childhood, ages 9 to 12, is a powerful time for self-discovery," Runyon said. "It's when kids begin separating emotionally from their parents and developing a sense of identity. Giving them space to explore their interests builds their confidence and resilience." Cole highlighted early childhood, ages 3 to 6, as another crucial window. "This is when kids daydream freely, without inhibitions," she said. "Too much structured time at this age can stunt their ability to be independent thinkers. It can also disconnect them from their own passions." Low-pressure ways to foster creativity Not every family has the option to skip child care or afford summer camps, but building independence and creativity doesn't require big budgets. "Let kids make a mess," said Cole. "Creativity is rarely clean. It's food coloring turned into paint, flour all over the counter, dress-up clothes scattered in the bathroom. These moments are low-pressure, low-cost, and they come from what you already have at home." Runyon agrees. "A 3-year-old can get their own snack if it's within reach," she said "A 10-year-old can cook a meal. A teen can get a summer job or volunteer. When kids are trusted with real responsibilities, they begin to trust themselves, and that sense of capability is what drives true confidence." Slower doesn't mean less Ultimately, a "rot" summer might be the reset children need after a year of packed schedules and digital overstimulation. And for parents, it may be an opportunity to reframe success.
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- Entertainment
Bette Midler reflects on Barbara Walters friendship
"GMA" has an exclusive clip from the documentary, "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything," premiering Monday, June 23 on Hulu. Lara Spencer reports on the buzziest stories of the day in 'GMA' Pop News. June 20, 2025
