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Students told to set future goals
20+ min ago (163+ words) Vijayawada: Fr Dr YT Prabhu, Research Director of Andhra Loyola College, and Secretary & Treasurer of Andhra Loyola Institutions emphasised mindfulness, disciplined living, purposeful goal-setting, and responsible decision-making. He was speaking on "Live in the Present, Don't Just Speculate the Future....
ChatGPT adds age prediction feature to limit sensitive content for minors
30+ min ago (388+ words) ChatGPT is rolling out a new age prediction feature on consumer plans designed to help determine whether an account likely belongs to someone under 18, allowing the platform to apply age-appropriate experiences and safeguards. The update builds on existing protections already…...
Five things too much screen time is doing to your child's brain
40+ min ago (638+ words) Wednesday, 21 Jan 2026 Results from the surveys found that children in the highest screen time group " averaging around five hours a day " were able to say, on average, 53% of the 34 test words, compared with 65% among children in the lowest screen time…...
Investment Guide: Here's how you can buy MFs in your child’s name
44+ min ago (348+ words) Mutual fund investments can be made in a minor's name, managed by a parent or legal guardian until the child turns 18. Upon reaching majority, the child gains full control, and tax implications shift, potentially offering tax efficiency due to their…...
Mom is totally humiliated after her kindergartner tells the teacher what she does for work
48+ min ago (1846+ words) She was clearly mortified. A mom is embarrassed by her child. "The other day, I went and picked my five year old up from school and when I get to his classroom his teacher pulls me inside and says, "Hey,…...
Meghan Trainor welcomes secret baby via surrogate
53+ min ago (321+ words) Meghan Trainor and her husband, Daryl Sabara, secretly welcomed baby No. 3 via surrogate. "Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate." "We are forever grateful to all the doctors,…...
Screening all UK children for type 1 diabetes would be effective, study says
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (703+ words) All UK children could be offered screening for type 1 diabetes using a simple finger-prick blood test, say researchers who have been running a large study. Identifying diabetes earlier could help avoid this and mean treatments to control problematic blood sugar…...
Defending national champion Texas softball will open the season at No. 1 in key preseason polls
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (464+ words) AUSTIN, Texas" After defeating Texas Tech for Texas' first-ever softball national championship in 2025, the Longhorns have earned their highest preseason ranking in program history at No. 1 in both the D1Softball and ESPN/USA Softball preseason polls on Tuesday. The Longhorns were…...
Parents find community support in delaying smartphones as guidance shifts beyond screen time limits
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (369+ words) January 20, 2026 / 8:07 PM EST / CBS News After school, New Jersey fifth graders Joy Wyatt and Emerson Kari head to their local library to study. What they don't bring with them are smartphones. Joy does not have a phone and says she…...
17 fun and eventful ways to make this Valentine's Day extra special for your kids
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (594+ words) Create a festive mood by setting the table with this classic pink tablecloth for your Valentine's Day breakfast. Add some matching decorations to make it pop. Sprinkle this gold heart confetti on your table for some extra sparkle. Your kids…...