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‘Ban social media for under 16s’ says leading campaigner
6+ min ago (670+ words) The proposed legislation was passed by the House of Lords last week A leading Jewish smartphone campaigner for has welcomed proposed legislation to ban social media for children under 16. Last week, The House of Lords backed the move, which would…...
What Ken Dolls Looked Like the Decade You Were Born
13+ min ago (557+ words) When it comes to reminiscing about his looks through the ages, we can never get Kenough. If you were to ask me how old I thought Ken was, I'd never guess that he's in his '60s. His youthful good looks have…...
He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return
17+ min ago (536+ words) An international student's U.S. college dream was shattered by a travel ban, leaving him stranded in Singapore. A University of Michigan student, faced visa issues and enrollment hurdles, forcing him to seek education elsewhere. His story highlights the challenges faced by…...
Parents, please don’t stop reading to your children – a great picture book could change their life | Sally Rippin
18+ min ago (96+ words) Picture books help children to develop their imaginations, find empathy for others and take pride in what makes them unique " all of which make for good adults Vote now for the best Australian children's picture book Children are made readers…...
The Human Connection Study: How Gen Z’s pursuit of personal growth is redefining romance
27+ min ago (613+ words) Despite what recent headlines might have you think, young singles are not rejecting romance. They want love and yearn for connection. But they're redefining what it means to be relationship-ready. As readiness becomes a more distant target, Gen Z is…...
New review of studies finds children with ADHD are more likely to struggle with motor skills
28+ min ago (794+ words) ADHD is typically associated with symptoms like impulsivity, hyperactivity, and trouble with focus. But a recent review of studies strengthens our understanding that kids with ADHD may also struggle with motor skills. These are the skills that let people move,…...
Parents offered ‘coaching’ before the new school year
48+ min ago (725+ words) January 27, 2026 " 5:30am Taking the first steps from primary school into high school can be daunting for any young student, but one Reservoir girl isn't letting the fear of the unknown hold her back. Emma Wilkie is due to start at Reservoir…...
New Film Promotes Urgent Need for Foster and Adoptive Families
51+ min ago (884+ words) Cancer Awareness Club Spreads Hope for Cancer Patients Missionary Discipleship Classes Aim to Train Catholics as Evangelizers Faithful at MLK Jr. Service Share Hope for a "Beloved Community" By Sue Denny " Posted January 26, 2026 Logan was born on the streets of…...
Nevada is one of the least healthiest states in the country, study says
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (641+ words) Nevada ranked as the 42nd least healthiest state in the country due to a number of factors including a rise in both drug use and unemployment. Nevada is one of the least healthiest states in the country, according to a new…...
A Third of Kids Can't Use Books When Starting School. They "Swipe Them Like Smartphones"
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (873+ words) A "readiness recession" is hitting classrooms. The transition from toddler to student is one of the most significant developmental leaps in a human life. Most kids spend over a decade in the educational system, and adapting to it quickly is…...