In today’s news, United Arab Emirates announces further humanitarian aid to Sudan. US scientists use breakthrough technique to forecast Arctic ice loss, Swedish researchers find artificial intelligence tool helps in early breast cancer detection, United States allows “free from artificial colors” labels on foods containing natural dyes, Aulacese, also known as Vietnamese, factory worker teaches underprivileged children for more than 15 years, Indonesian vegan meat startup gets new round of funding, and rapid response saves life of weeks-old rhino baby in South Africa.
Here is a children’s mental health tip for you. Research consistently shows that high screen use, especially in the evening, is linked to disrupted sleep and worsened mood, as blue light suppresses melatonin and stimulating content can overexcite the nervous system. Fast-paced games and apps can make it harder for children to build patience and manage frustration in daily life. Additionally, heavy social media use in adolescents has been linked to higher anxiety, poor mood, and body dissatisfaction through constant comparison. Too much screen time can take time away from play, movement, face-to-face connection, and time in nature, all of which support mental wellbeing. Achieving a balance is supported by parents and guardians helping to set limits on when screens are used, especially before bedtime. Staying involved in what children watch or play, prioritizing offline connection and play, and paying attention to changes in mood, sleep, or behavior after screen use, are also essential factors in this process.
Laughter is one of the best cures for your troubles. So, let’s enjoy the following joke entitled “Anatomy of Authority.”
A quiet evening for a husband and wife, Ted and Laura, at home turned unexpectedly philosophical.
“You know, they say the husband is the head of the family.”
“That may be true…”
Laura calmly sipped her tea and continued:
“But the wife is the neck. And the neck can turn the head any way it wants.”
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