News about children and families

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (540+ words) Jesus, flanked by two criminals, hangs on the cross during this climactic scene from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's 87th annual Easter Pageant, which was presented Wednesday on the UMHB campus. A young woman expresses her joy after meeting Jesus during…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (89+ words) NEW HARTFORD, N. Y. -- Book lovers have a chance to celebrate World Book Day and Earth Month with a sustainable book swap at Sangertown Square. According to the mall's announcement, the free, family-friendly event will be held Thursday, April 23 from 3 p. m. to 7 p. m. at…...

9+ min ago  (788+ words) Results of six-week trial prompt concerns over government proposals as children reject healthier meals A pilot to test England's new school food standards triggered a 15% decline in uptake of meals, with children rejecting healthier options in favour of a packed…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (462+ words) Despite its popularity among Australian kids, Roblox is not currently included in the government's under-16s social media ban. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins Video game giant Roblox will launch restricted accounts for kids and teenagers, two months after the government put…...

5+ min ago  (740+ words) 30% faster loading times and more Unstoppable live service game Roblox is launching on the PS5 as a native app today, amid increased scrutiny over its approach to child safety. For those bemused by this news, the game has been available as…...

27+ min ago  (307+ words) The update introduces a more curated experience for younger players. According to Roblox, games available to users under 16 will now go through an ongoing selection process, which includes developer verification, extended content evaluation, and limits on experiences deemed more appropriate…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (665+ words) Concerns were raised about congestion and air pollution caused by the development Coventry city centre has become "saturated" with student accommodation, a councillor has claimed, following the approval of plans for a purpose-built student block that will add up to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (155+ words) It happens to the best of us: One minute you're using someone's full government-issued name, the next you're calling them something that would normally embarrass you both, but somehow now feels'right? That's the magic of pet names. They're weird, affectionate,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (653+ words) Students from the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows gathered on campus for the first-ever Wolf Pack Youth Leaders Conference. Even though March 24 was the second day of spring break, it wasn't quiet on campus. The low hum of students…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (202+ words) The Washington Post Young men in their 20s and 30s are increasingly drawn to the Catholic church as they seek truth, beauty and, yes, girlfriends. NEW YORK " About 100 young adults dressed in business casual were packed into a pizza shop. "Come to…...