China mum’s paper bag message for help with child’s phone addiction prompts flood of support

China mum’s paper bag message for help with child’s phone addiction prompts flood of support

An emotional message scribbled on a paper trash bag left on a high-speed train by a mother, expressing her frustration over her teenage child’s addiction to electronic devices, has sparked widespread discussion about parenting on mainland social media. The message resonated with a young passenger days later. This “message in a bottle” was written by…

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Sachin Tendulkar’s parenting tips for today’s families

Sachin Tendulkar’s parenting tips for today’s families

Sachin credits his father, writer Ramesh Tendulkar, for teaching him the value of freedom. His father never forced him into academics, allowing him to pursue cricket wholeheartedly. Sachin applies the same principle with his children, saying support matters more than pressure. Whether it’s Arjun choosing cricket or Sara exploring nutrition and modeling, he believes in…

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China nightclub offers marriage registration with authorities in effort to boost nuptials

China nightclub offers marriage registration with authorities in effort to boost nuptials

A nightclub in eastern China has teamed up with local authorities to offer a marriage registration service, with electronic music festival tickets as a special gift. The Huangpu district civil affairs bureau in Shanghai has partnered with the nightclub INS Land to offer marriage registration and appointment services during two weekends starting on November 14….

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Geeta Basra recalls two miscarriages after first child despite healthy lifestyle, says Harbhajan Singh was her pillar of strength |

Geeta Basra recalls two miscarriages after first child despite healthy lifestyle, says Harbhajan Singh was her pillar of strength |

Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh have been setting couple goals ever since they tied the knot in 2015. The duo are doting parents to daughter Hinaya (born in 2016) and a baby boy (born in 2021). But behind their picture-perfect family moments, Geeta recently opened up about a heartbreaking chapter of her life—her two miscarriages…

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Illinois parents, policy experts concern over new school mental health screening law

Illinois parents, policy experts concern over new school mental health screening law

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. …

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