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Minors featured in commercial vlogs would have to be compensated •April 5, 2023• By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock @ capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media. Those children are known as “influencers” because the videos, known as vlogs, are intended to generate interest in things like products and services or social and fashion trends. Vlogs that get enough views on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok can generate substantial revenue through things like advertising, partnerships with the platform or … Read More

•April 5, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Our lives are bombarded with negativity, stress and countless threats to our emotional well-being. New research in neuroscience and positive psychology show that when we experience happiness and positivity, it turns on all the learning centers in the brain and fuels positive outcomes in all aspects of our lives. Also, research shows that more happiness and positivity cause us to be three times more creative, 23% less fatigued and 31% more productive in life. Based on research that was reviewed and presented by Dr. David Schramm of Utah State University, here … Read More

•April 5, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Your child, metaphorically speaking, might always be a handful, whether that child is an infant who fits in the palm of your hand or, well, Will Smith. The range of behaviors or traits that makes someone a “handful” can be very broad and might be different for different people. Now, when you consider the other less metaphorical definition of “handful” — namely a small number or amount of something — the scope narrows. Sure, you can have a handful of shampoo, a handful of paper or a handful of rope (all … Read More