A new Illinois law mandating annual mental health screenings for students in the third through 12th grades is drawing concern from parents and policy experts, who say the measure, and the way it could be implemented, raises more questions than it answers. “What does that [screening] entail?” asked Cata Truss, a Chicago mother, grandmother, and former educator. …
A new analysis using data from a longitudinal study that followed children between the ages of 5 and 17 has revealed a surprising association; kids who engaged in kind, caring, and helpful behaviors (being prosocial), were more likely to sustain healthy eating habits as teenagers. The findings from the study appearing in the American Journal…
An estranged couple from southwestern China became embroiled in a dispute over 29 chickens during their divorce proceedings. After telling them to split the batch of birds evenly, a judge advised them to eat the extra one as a “farewell meal” before finalising their divorce. The idea was not only practical but also reflected traditional…
Updated on: Aug 06, 2025 05:34 pm IST Shivon Zilis animated her son Strider’s starship doodle using xAI’s Grok, delighting parents and receiving a warm response from Elon Musk. Shivon Zilis, the Indian-origin Neuralink executive who is the mother of Elon Musk’s twins, recently shared a heartwarming post in which she used xAI’s Grok to…
Starting next month, school districts around Texas will implement cellphone-free polices following the recent passage and signing of House Bill 1481. The law will go into effect on September 1, a few weeks after the first day of school for the 2025-26 school year. School leaders must have a written policy that bans the…
Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of potentially extending a baby bonus scheme to talent admitted to Hong Kong to boost the birth rate, despite some professionals complaining about being left out. Experts and lawmakers said that other incentives and measures were needed to encourage childbearing and boost the birth rate. Last month, Secretary…
When your kid’s umbrella is packing more chemicals than a science lab, it might be time to click “remove from cart.” What’s happening? As fast fashion retailers like Temu and AliExpress explode in global popularity, governments are stepping in to address safety concerns surrounding cheap, mass-produced children’s products. According to The Peninsula, officials in Seoul…
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Despite different snack and drink habits, no clear link was found between toddler diets and tooth decay, emphasizing that childhood cavities have many causes beyond what kids eat. Study: Early-life snack and drink consumption patterns among children: findings from a U.S. birth cohort study. Image Credit: Sorapop Udomsri / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the…
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government enabled schools to provide all children, regardless of need, with free meals to address nutrition and food insecurity. While program participation increased, many students declined the free meals, missing out on potential health and academic benefits. A new study by nutrition researchers identifies several barriers cited by foodservice…