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Island play plan backed by parents and politicians
41+ min ago (471+ words) Parents and politicians have praised the government's new play plan, which aims to give children in Jersey more places to play ball games in open green areas and indoors. The plan pledges to listen more closely to young people's views…...
Modernity and parenthood: Demography paradox at heart of progress | Opinion
55+ min ago (782+ words) On Dec. 26, 2025, Pagliara Dei Marsi, a shrinking village on the slopes of Italy's Abruzzo mountains with barely 20 residents and more cats than people, welcomed its first baby in... Modernity and parenthood: Demography paradox at heart of progress High-income nations face…...
Chicago Public Schools spends a lot on empty desks
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (369+ words) The emptiest Chicago Public Schools building held just 3% of its capacity and cost nearly $55,000 per student. Over half of Chicago Public Schools are underutilized, but the 10 emptiest schools cost nearly double per student the district average. At least 255 school buildings…...
98 pictures from fundraising run in honour of Darlington dad given weeks to live
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (505+ words) Hundreds of people flooded South Park today as Darlington's running community turned out in force for a fundraising run in honour of Gary Read. Despite bleak weather, runners, walkers and joggers arrived from across the region for the event, which…...
Mom and Dad: The Performance Review
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (444+ words) Mom, Dad, thanks for being on time this year. Dad, I can see by your T-shirt that it was a challenge. So you've already exceeded expectations. Remember, performance reviews are not about criticism. They're about nurturing an abundance mind-set. Let's…...
Safe boxes latest tool rolled out to support kids' mental health
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (442+ words) Estonia's child helpline has seen a steady rise in calls, with one in ten now involving a child's mental health. The Social Insurance Board (SKA) hopes a new tool will help. Last month, SKA's Children's Welfare Department put together 60 safe…...
Youth Day: 'Viksit Bharat will be built by engaged youth"
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (169+ words) Youth Day: 'Viksit Bharat will be built by engaged youth'The Hans India Students that nation-building doesn't begin in Parliament alone, it begins with self-belief, self-discipline, and the courage to act as an individual National Youth Day is not about celebrating…...
Kazakhstan expands support for children with special educational needs
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (234+ words) Kazakhstan is intensifying efforts to develop inclusive education, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Ministry of Enlightenment. Kazakhstan expands support for children with special educational needs Kazakhstan is intensifying efforts to develop inclusive education, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the…...
Minister reaffirms Sekolah Rakyat to lift children from poverty
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (28+ words) Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf reaffirmed the government's commitment to uplifting children from poor families through education while ... Minister reaffirms Sekolah Rakyat to lift children from poverty...
Study shows school programmes can cut junk food intake by 1,000 calories daily
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (322+ words) New Delhi: Even as India is seeing a rapid rise in childhood obesity, diabetes, and heart-disease risk, a new study showed how school-based behavioural interventions can help reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are rich in salt and sugar…...