If Russia breaks through Ukrainian front lines French troops could 'legitimately' be sent
France is ready to send troops to Ukraine if Russia launches a major offensive, with President Macron stating military assistance could be provided if requested by Kyiv. [ more ]
Teachers Are Revealing Parenting 'Red Flags' They Notice Right Away When Meeting A Parent Or A Kid For The First Time
Parents' differing reactions to their own child's behavior and others' can lead to negative consequences like breeding bullies.
It is essential for young adults to learn to handle disagreements and confrontations directly, as parents cannot intervene in every situation as they grow older. [ more ]
Brooklyn teacher says he was fired after being arrested during Columbia University protest | amNewYork
A teaching assistant at a Brooklyn elementary school was fired after participating in a protest outside Columbia University, facing backlash from the school community. [ more ]
Harriette Cole: I invited an Instagram friend to my house, and things got weird
Do not invite strangers into your private space, especially for overnight stays. Build relationships cautiously. Establish boundaries and prioritize safety. [ more ]
Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol
Senator Kevin Parker shoved a disability rights advocate in the state capitol building, highlighting the importance of respectful dialogues in legislative settings. [ more ]
Ask open-ended questions to initiate conversations.
Use endearing names and expressions to make communication sweeter.
Reply promptly, be courteous, have humor, spend quality time, resolve issues quickly, ask about changes, apologize, avoid silent treatment and excessive talking when angry, agree on conflict resolution, and pray together. [ more ]
4th Circuit upholds ordinance requiring gun sellers to distribute suicide prevention information
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an ordinance in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, requiring gun dealers to distribute literature on suicide prevention and conflict resolution to buyers of guns and ammunition.
The ordinance was passed in 2022 as a response to an increase in suicide deaths and the use of guns as a means of suicide. Gun dealers claimed that the literature conveyed the message that guns cause suicide and was intended to discourage gun sales. [ more ]