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New York Post
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- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Delusional' bride bans Gen Z sister from ‘childfree' wedding — yet demands a gift: ‘You're not mature enough'
This bride's commitment to keeping her big day childless is childish. Banning babies at a formal fête is fair. However, barring your 19-year-old sibling from your alcohol-free nuptials, simply because she's not over the age of 21, but demanding the excluded Gen Z fork over a wedding present, is foul — so says incensed social media savages. 5 A 19-year-old revealed that she's been deemed too young and 'immature' to attend her sister's wedding, but is still expected to give the bride and groom a gift. Yuliia – 'My older half-sister [didn't] invite me to her childfree wedding as I am nineteen, expects a gift,' an enraged, anonymous Redditor titled a post in the platform's 'Family Drama' forum. The offended youngster shared screenshots of the bride-to-be's rude request for a goodie from the wedding registry, despite her refusal to extend an invitation. 'It's super common for people who can't make it to send a small gift,' argued the future newlywed, to which the teen responded, 'Can't make it [is not the same as] not invited.' Talk about unbridled audacity. 5 Social media readers were stunned by the 'delusional' bride's unwillingness to invite her adult sister to the wedding. Ljupco Smokovski – Hosting a child-free matrimonial ceremony is a rising movement among couples heading towards the altar. In fact, a staggering 46% of pairs are keeping kiddos off of their guest lists while tying the knot this year, according to a 2025 wedding trends report via Zola. Still, a few sweethearts are taking the ban a bit too far. Some lovebirds hire wedding nannies to ensure little ones stay out of sight and earshot during their hitching, while others disinvite people with children, rendering their extremely exclusive ceremonies totally tot-less. But when it comes to the bride snubbing her legal-aged little sis, the internet is not on the engaged diva's side. 5 The Gen Z was stunned by her sister's request for a gift even though she was not invited to the wedding. Reddit/weddingshaming 5 The unbending bride argued that the Zoomer was not 'mature enough' to attend adult events. Reddit/weddingshaming 5 Outraged Reddit users agreed with the Gen Z, calling her sister 'crazy' for demanding a wedding gift. Reddit/weddingshaming 'Your sister is delusional,' a commenter assured the 19-year-old. 'This is one of the craziest things I've ever seen,' said a separate supporter. 'Older teens aren't children regarding being invited to a wedding — and mine was child-free.' 'It's not that she doesn't want anyone under drinking age,' another suggested. 'She's just cheap and doesn't want to pay for the extra plate for someone she doesn't care about having there.' One helpful spectator even offered the Zoomer a sweet response to the bridezilla's petition for a present. ''I consulted Reddit. The general consensus was that it is wholly unreasonable to expect children to purchase wedding gifts. That is their parents' responsibility. As a child who is not invited to your wedding, I can't imagine any circumstance where it is my responsibility to buy a wedding gift.''
DW
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- DW
How to make news for kids: 11 useful tips from Ukraine
Vlad and Yuliia host the TikTok kids' news program Here they give practical advice on producing content for young audiences. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine's public broadcaster Suspilne has faced the challenge of creating informative and creative content for children growing up in a war. Vladyslav Rudnitskyi (23) and Yuliia Petrenko (21) host the Ukrainian teen news program ' on TikTok. They're each experienced in media: before joining Suspilne, Vlad already worked as a journalist and blogger, and Yuliia as a video producer for UNICEF's projects. Every week, they set out to find new and appealing topics and then produce creative videos for young audiences. But how exactly does this happen? The Ukrainian YouTube format 'Ta Nevzhe?' is also aimed at young target groups Image: Suspilne Ukraine 'My first lifehack is making a cup of tea and wearing computer glasses to concentrate,' says Yuliia. Vlad focuses on making a connection to the audience: 'My advice is to try to put yourself in the shoes of your audience. What would you be interested in watching? Pay attention to what is popular among young people. Become their friend and they will listen to you, trust you and come back again!' With that, check out this list of things that help zero in on young viewers and listeners: 1. Start with a bang Young audiences in all countries have an increasingly short attention span, so you may have less than three seconds to capture their attention. Try to find the most important aspect of your story and place it at the beginning to get your message out before your viewers even think about scrolling. 2. Make it appealing Kids are interested in the world around them but they may not be enthusiastic about classic news formats. So, make sure to present news in an interesting and youthful way. This means looking for hooks or curious insights that ensure your audience bears with you until the end. It also means using slang or memes and staying on top of current internet trends. 3. Form follows function Try out alternative formats such as blitz polls, sketches, or vlogs and make sure your format fits the topic. But don't be afraid to think outside of the box: sometimes even the most complicated topics can be told in a funny and light-hearted way, and this might even help your audience understand and process difficult news. Providing a weekly news digest can moreover help your audience stay on track. 4. Get real close Audiences of any age like to connect personally with media. To help them, you can offer practical tips, manuals and how-to-stories like 'How to use AI correctly' or 'How to distinguish fake information from true information'. But also focus on things that that your audience can try out or recreate in their own lives, e.g. go to the movies and take your audience with you, or share some personal recommendations for books or games. 5. Know your audience Knowing your audience means doing your research but also meeting young people in the field, and trying to interact with them as much as possible. One way to do so is conducting interviews on the streets and collecting opinions. But also allow for comments and discussions with your stories and get into meaningful conversations with your viewers and listeners. Another way to connect with audiences is visiting schools and offering workshops where you explain your work but also let young people try out journalism. Let them experiment in front and behind the camera. Visiting schools and youth centers is a great way to address topics such as Media and Information Literacy, Disinformation, cyber security and opportunities for working in journalism. 6. Get the parents on board Depending on the age of your target group, you will need parental permission to broadcast content that shows their kids, for instance if you are doing interviews on the streets. To make this easier, you can record their consent via video on the spot. Offering background material for parents is also a good way to tell them how they can support their children in understanding news, especially when stories are sad or difficult to understand. 7. Do I know this face? Vlad and Yuliia already had audiences before they started to produce kids' news so they had built trust in what they were reporting. Working with familiar faces establishes authenticity and you know well in advance that your audiences will connect with your hosts. 8. Know your platforms – or learn along the way Beware of certain limitations when publishing on platforms other than your own website. Most social media platforms have rules and regulations that may censor or block certain content or graphic images even if it is published with the best (and educational) intentions. The only way to learn this is through experience, so don't be afraid of trial and error. 9. Be positive - the world out there is daunting enough There is a lot of horrible and shocking news out there and children can be sensitive to this, especially when they already live in a country or region affected by conflict. You don't need to sugarcoat the news but try and find silver linings, giving your audience a break from terrifying and negative stories. Look for constructive solutions or inspiring people who try to fix things around them, including success stories of young people who are close to your audience. 10. Get experts involved Are you working on a difficult topic and can't find the right language? Get in touch with a child psychologist and ask for advice. Or just take your camera and microphone along when doing background research while your audience is watching. This way you establish yourself as a reliable source, who doesn't avoid diving deeper and starting an investigative journey, and it shows young people that it is always okay to ask questions. 11. Meet your audience at eye level Your audience is young, smart and curious and you can trust them to understand and process even complicated or scary information if presented in the right way. It is your job to find a language they understand and build a path to knowledge for them. Your chosen topic seems too big or complicated to explain in one go? Break it up into smaller bits and create a series. Together with the Ukrainian public broadcaster (Suspilne) and the media organization Lviv Media Forum, DW Akademie is working on the project 'Strengthening Independent Media for a strong democratic Ukraine' (2024-2026), financed by the European Commission and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. The project aims to sustainably increase the capacity of independent media, including Ukrainian public service broadcasting, to promote constructive and open dialogue among the Ukrainian population and to support the National Council for Television and Radio Broadcasting on its way to meeting EU standards. DW Akademie provides comprehensive support to the Suspilne Kids News team in its professionalization and international networking. This is done through strategic consulting, mentoring, training and providing equipment, as well as through targeted exchange with German and European public broadcasters.
Wales Online
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Coleen Rooney says Unicef support for Ukrainian families is a ‘lifeline'
Coleen Rooney says Unicef support for Ukrainian families is a 'lifeline' The media personality recently travelled to Poland with Unicef to see how Soccer Aid donations have directly supported Ukrainian families who were forced to flee their homes Coleen Rooney (Image: PA Archive/PA Images ) Coleen Rooney has said Unicef support for Ukrainian families has been a "lifeline" that is "changing lives". The media personality recently travelled to Poland with Unicef to see how Soccer Aid donations have directly supported Ukrainian families who were forced to flee their homes. The 39-year-old said she could not "imagine" what Ukrainian refugee families must be going through, emphasising how important it is to stand with them. She said: "I can relate to being a mum and the first thing (you would do) in that situation is to get out of danger, to make sure that the kids are OK and we can find somewhere. "I couldn't imagine what was going through their heads... the emotions." While in Krakow she visited the Spilno Hub, which helps families find accommodation and offers access to a range of services such as psychosocial support and legal assistance. Article continues below The Unicef-run centre has helped people such as Yuliia Karpenko, her sister Olisia and Yuliia's four-year-old daughter Anastasiia "Nastia" who were forced to flee Ukraine with just one bag on an evacuation train. She said: "Hearing about the lasting effect the war in Ukraine has had on Yuliia and her family will stay with me for a long time. "Her determination to create a safe and supportive community for her family in Poland really shone through. "Thanks to Unicef, she's been able to meet other mums, learn Polish and find work in a kitchen. "And her daughter, Nastia, has been able to make friends with other children and spend time playing, just as any four-year-old should. "It was a privilege meeting Yuliia and her family and to see how money raised by Soccer Aid for Unicef really is changing lives. "Leaving their home and not knowing when they'll be able to return was so hard for them. "But spending time at the Spilno Hub has helped them to feel safe. "It supports families who've fled the war in Ukraine in so many ways. "It's a very special place." During the trip, Rooney visited the Education Rehabilitation Centre, a specialist school funded by the children's organisation which supports young people with disabilities. There she met a young autistic boy, Murat, who could not talk when they first left Ukraine and has since been able to say a few words. She said: "It's such a calming place and the teachers there are so supportive and caring. "Kateryna (Murat's mother) told me that the changes she's seen in Murat have been incredible. "When they left Ukraine he wasn't able to talk but he's now started to say some words and can communicate with other children too. "She said that when they arrived in Poland she felt hopeless but, thanks to Unicef, she can now see a future there for them." Donations made to Soccer Aid for Unicef will be doubled this year up to £5 million thanks to the Children's Investment Fund Foundation. Rooney said: "As a mum myself, I couldn't help but think of my own boys when I met children like Nastia and Murat. Article continues below "Seeing them smile and play despite everything they've been through was incredibly moving. "Hearing their stories really reminded me how important it is that we stand with families who've been through so much, every child deserves a safe space to play – as a parent this is all you want for your child." To donate to Soccer Aid for Unicef and support children around the world, visit
Glasgow Times
09-06-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Coleen Rooney says Unicef support for Ukrainian families is a ‘lifeline'
The media personality recently travelled to Poland with Unicef to see how Soccer Aid donations have directly supported Ukrainian families who were forced to flee their homes. The 39-year-old said she could not 'imagine' what Ukrainian refugee families must be going through, emphasising how important it is to stand with them. She said: 'I can relate to being a mum and the first thing (you would do) in that situation is to get out of danger, to make sure that the kids are OK and we can find somewhere. 'I couldn't imagine what was going through their heads… the emotions.' While in Krakow she visited the Spilno Hub, which helps families find accommodation and offers access to a range of services such as psychosocial support and legal assistance. The Unicef-run centre has helped people such as Yuliia Karpenko, her sister Olisia and Yuliia's four-year-old daughter Anastasiia 'Nastia' who were forced to flee Ukraine with just one bag on an evacuation train. She said: 'Hearing about the lasting effect the war in Ukraine has had on Yuliia and her family will stay with me for a long time. 'Her determination to create a safe and supportive community for her family in Poland really shone through. 'Thanks to Unicef, she's been able to meet other mums, learn Polish and find work in a kitchen. 'And her daughter, Nastia, has been able to make friends with other children and spend time playing, just as any four-year-old should. Coleen Rooney with children and workers of the Sun Centre during classes (Unicef/Brykczynski/PA) 'It was a privilege meeting Yuliia and her family and to see how money raised by Soccer Aid for Unicef really is changing lives. 'Leaving their home and not knowing when they'll be able to return was so hard for them. 'But spending time at the Spilno Hub has helped them to feel safe. 'It supports families who've fled the war in Ukraine in so many ways. 'It's a very special place.' During the trip, Rooney visited the Education Rehabilitation Centre, a specialist school funded by the children's organisation which supports young people with disabilities. There she met a young autistic boy, Murat, who could not talk when they first left Ukraine and has since been able to say a few words. She said: 'It's such a calming place and the teachers there are so supportive and caring. Coleen Rooney (right) with Murat during a sensory therapy class (Unicef/Brykczynski/PA) 'Kateryna (Murat's mother) told me that the changes she's seen in Murat have been incredible. 'When they left Ukraine he wasn't able to talk but he's now started to say some words and can communicate with other children too. 'She said that when they arrived in Poland she felt hopeless but, thanks to Unicef, she can now see a future there for them.' Donations made to Soccer Aid for Unicef will be doubled this year up to £5 million thanks to the Children's Investment Fund Foundation. Rooney said: 'As a mum myself, I couldn't help but think of my own boys when I met children like Nastia and Murat. 'Seeing them smile and play despite everything they've been through was incredibly moving. 'Hearing their stories really reminded me how important it is that we stand with families who've been through so much, every child deserves a safe space to play – as a parent this is all you want for your child.' To donate to Soccer Aid for Unicef and support children around the world, visit
South Wales Guardian
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Coleen Rooney says Unicef support for Ukrainian families is a ‘lifeline'
The media personality recently travelled to Poland with Unicef to see how Soccer Aid donations have directly supported Ukrainian families who were forced to flee their homes. The 39-year-old said she could not 'imagine' what Ukrainian refugee families must be going through, emphasising how important it is to stand with them. She said: 'I can relate to being a mum and the first thing (you would do) in that situation is to get out of danger, to make sure that the kids are OK and we can find somewhere. 'I couldn't imagine what was going through their heads… the emotions.' While in Krakow she visited the Spilno Hub, which helps families find accommodation and offers access to a range of services such as psychosocial support and legal assistance. The Unicef-run centre has helped people such as Yuliia Karpenko, her sister Olisia and Yuliia's four-year-old daughter Anastasiia 'Nastia' who were forced to flee Ukraine with just one bag on an evacuation train. She said: 'Hearing about the lasting effect the war in Ukraine has had on Yuliia and her family will stay with me for a long time. 'Her determination to create a safe and supportive community for her family in Poland really shone through. 'Thanks to Unicef, she's been able to meet other mums, learn Polish and find work in a kitchen. 'And her daughter, Nastia, has been able to make friends with other children and spend time playing, just as any four-year-old should. 'It was a privilege meeting Yuliia and her family and to see how money raised by Soccer Aid for Unicef really is changing lives. 'Leaving their home and not knowing when they'll be able to return was so hard for them. 'But spending time at the Spilno Hub has helped them to feel safe. 'It supports families who've fled the war in Ukraine in so many ways. 'It's a very special place.' During the trip, Rooney visited the Education Rehabilitation Centre, a specialist school funded by the children's organisation which supports young people with disabilities. There she met a young autistic boy, Murat, who could not talk when they first left Ukraine and has since been able to say a few words. She said: 'It's such a calming place and the teachers there are so supportive and caring. 'Kateryna (Murat's mother) told me that the changes she's seen in Murat have been incredible. 'When they left Ukraine he wasn't able to talk but he's now started to say some words and can communicate with other children too. 'She said that when they arrived in Poland she felt hopeless but, thanks to Unicef, she can now see a future there for them.' Donations made to Soccer Aid for Unicef will be doubled this year up to £5 million thanks to the Children's Investment Fund Foundation. Rooney said: 'As a mum myself, I couldn't help but think of my own boys when I met children like Nastia and Murat. 'Seeing them smile and play despite everything they've been through was incredibly moving. 'Hearing their stories really reminded me how important it is that we stand with families who've been through so much, every child deserves a safe space to play – as a parent this is all you want for your child.' To donate to Soccer Aid for Unicef and support children around the world, visit
