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www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
UK politics

Labour rules out universal childcare for young children in fiscal credibility drive

Labour has ruled out offering universal free childcare for children over nine months old but is considering a means-tested offer, sources have told the Guardian, as the party strives to prove its fiscal credibility.Bridget Phillipson, the shadow education secretary, told the Sunday Times earlier this year that Labour would guarantee childcare from the end of parental leave until the end of primary school, saying her reforms would resemble the birth of the NHS.
BBC News
11 months ago
UK politics

Universal credit childcare funding to rise 47% from June

Parents on universal credit will be able claim hundreds of pounds more to cover childcare costs from the end of June, the government has announced.The government will allow parents on the benefit to claim back £951 for childcare costs for one and £1,630 for two or more children - a 47% increase.
Brooklyneagle
1 year ago
Education

Saint Ann's Puppet Parade 2023 ushers in spring for Brooklyn Heights

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS - The 36th annual Saint Ann's Puppet Parade, a rite of spring in Brooklyn Heights, made its merry way down Pierrepont and Montague streets and along the Promenade on Monday.The parade, a Saint Ann's School tradition since 1985, features handmade puppet caricatures towering over the crowd, animals on strings, aliens and zombies.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Health

At 8, she faced exhaustion and temporary blindness. It took 51 doctors to get a diagnosis

After returning from a vacation at Lake of the Ozarks, Olivia Goodreau found herself resting her head on her desk at school a lot.At the time, the then 8-year-old wasn't fully able to articulate what that meant to her parents and teachers."I started feeling very behind and slow and I kind of had a feeling that I wasn't feeling normal or like myself," the now 18-year-old from Denver tells TODAY.com.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

From the cradle to the grave, there is something rotten in the state of welfare | Kenan Malik

From the cradle to the grave.Once that phrase was a description of the ambition of the welfare state.Now, it is an illustration of how far that old vision has frayed.An illustration, too, of the extent to which inequality shapes people's lives, from the beginning to the end, often with the aid of policymakers.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Los Angeles schools remain closed on Wednesday for a labor strike.

Classrooms in Los Angeles sat vacant again on Wednesday morning, as tens of thousands of teachers and employees in the nation's second-largest school district continued a three-day strike that has left some families blindsided and scrambling for child care.Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union, which represents 30,000 teachers' assistants, bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers, is seeking a 30 percent pay increase.
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The Gottman Institute
1 year ago
Relationships

Making the Invisible Visible - The Gottman Institute

"Teamwork makes the dreamwork" - John C. Maxwell
When I first had children, like so many mothers in this patriarchal society, I tried to do it all.I thought it was a sign of a "good mother" to be with my children all the time or at least as much as humanly possible.I rarely took time for myself and noticed growing resentment and increasing irritability.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

10 Phrases to Never, Ever Say to Kids During a Divorce

We all say things we regret from time to time, but there is no more crucial time for parents to mind their words than during a divorce.Not only can the things they say come back to haunt them in divorce court, but, more importantly, they can harm children and the other people around you.So if you're feeling frustrated, fed up or ready to explode, take a deep breath, count to ten and, above all, bite your tongue - because there are things you should never, ever say.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

In Pajaro, children and teens grapple with displacement after flooding

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The school buses arrived in quick succession, looping past the entrance of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and a parking lot packed with cars before stopping near Harvest Building, a low-slung yellow structure usually used for fundraisers.Araceli Telles stood waiting near the gate for her daughters to arrive at the sprawling complex.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

How just 39 minutes of sleep can make or break your child's health, happiness and school day | CNN

Editor's Note: Want to sleep better?During Sleep Awareness Week, sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series.Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.One of the keys to keeping your child happy and healthy is making sure they get enough sleep consistently, a new study has found.
Happiful Magazine
1 year ago
Mental health

Is constipation making your child miserable?

Every parent goes through That Phase.The one where your child, no matter what you try, seems to struggle to poo.It's estimated up to one in three children in the UK has constipation.at any one time, thanks to illness, poor diet, fear of using the toilet, and poor toilet training.It comes as no surprise that constipation can make little ones miserable.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Hancock in clash over schools opening during Covid, according to leak

Matt Hancock was involved in a bitter behind-the-scenes clash with then-education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson over moves to keep schools open during the Covid pandemic, according to the latest tranche of leaked messages published by The Daily Telegraph.The paper highlighted an exchange between Mr Hancock, the then health secretary, and one of his aides from December 2020 after Sir Gavin persuaded Boris Johnson that schools in England should reopen as planned at the start of the January term.
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time.com
1 year ago
Wellness

The Long-Term Mental Health Needs of Young School Shooting Survivors

Following the Nashville, Tenn., school shooting this weekthe third such tragedy in as many months in 2023one of the many urgent questions confronting the nation revolves around the growing generation of survivors, many of whom are children too young to properly process a traumatic event.When survivors are elementary school students, as the dozens of students at Nashville's Covenant School are, they won't necessarily have the language and emotional maturity to express themselves, much less process such trauma.
time.com
1 year ago
Education

Florida May Ban Girls' Discussions About Menstrual Cycles in Elementary Grades

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Stan McClain would restrict public school instruction on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12. McClain confirmed at a recent committee meeting that discussions about menstrual cycles would also be restricted to those grades.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

How to Raise Kids Who Are Good at Getting Angry

Anger has a bad reputation, but it is a basic human emotion like any other.Here's how to help children cope.
Credit... Jess Cheetham for The New York Times
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Texas school shooting: How to help kids get through unspeakable horror

The shooting that left at least 18 children dead at a school in Texas i s forcing parents and schools to once again confront how to talk to kids about violence.
East Bay Times
2 years ago
Parenting

Ask Amy: I'm reluctant to tell my wife I want to play basketball

Dear Amy: My wife and I have two young children.One is in preschool and the other is in first grade.My wife and I both work.
I recently found a basketball league of other dads that I'd like to join.
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www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

More symptoms than you think may be tied to your migraines

Sign up for CNN's Stress, But Less newsletter.Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.Contrary to what internalized stigma may tell you, a migraine isn't just a headache.In people younger than age 50, chronic migraines are the leading cause of disability, according to a 2018 study.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Mortality rate for children and teens in the US surged in 2020 and 2021, study shows

The mortality rate for children and teens in the United States surged in 2020 and 2021, driven not by deaths from Covid-19 but from fatal injuries from things like firearms, drugs and cars, according to a study published Monday in JAMA.The pandemic years brought a marked shift to the trends in pediatric mortality, which had previously seen a period of great progress, according to the study authors.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Tips for surviving the Daylight Saving Time change | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series.Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.Are you ready to move your clocks forward by an hour?That's right for most people in the United States, it's time to spring forward into Daylight Saving Time.For whatever reason, Daylight Saving Time always just creeps up on us, said pediatrician Dr. Cora Collette Breuner, a professor of adolescent medicine in University of Washington's department of pediatrics in Seattle.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Daylight Saving Time is three days away. Is it too late to start adjusting? | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series.Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.Are you ready to move your clocks forward by an hour this weekend?That's right for most people in the United States, it's time to spring forward into Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 a.m.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Wellness

Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. Is it too late to start adjusting?

Are you ready to move your clocks forward by an hour this weekend?That's right for most people in the United States, it's time to spring forward into Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 a.m.For whatever reason, Daylight Saving Time always just creeps up on us, said pediatrician Dr. Cora Collette Breuner, a professor of adolescent medicine in University of Washington's department of pediatrics in Seattle.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Hancock hugely disappointed and sad' after WhatsApp messages sent to newspaper

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Matt Hancock said he is victim of a massive betrayal and breach of trust after the disclosure of WhatsApp messages revealing the inside working of government during the coronavirus crisis.
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www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Hunt's childcare plans: jobs aren't all that matter | Editorial

On hearing that Jeremy Hunt plans to extend the offer of 30 free childcare hours to children under three, many parents will have breathed a collective sigh of relief.The prominence of childcare in his budget is evidence of how far opinion has shifted.Though a vital part of the economy, childcare has long been treated as a domestic issue.
www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
1 year ago
Parenting

Oftsed praises nursery where children mind there Ps and Qs

Let's Play Too Pre-School named 'good' by Ofsted (Image: Getty images) Children at a pre-school impressed inspectors with their manners and good behaviour.Education watchdog visited Let's Play Too Pre-School in Teresa Greene Community Centre in Leys Avenue, Dagenham, on October 4 and published its report on November 29.
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LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Parenting

Science proves LGBTQ+ parents raise better adjusted kids

New research reveals children of same-sex couples fare as well as or better than their peers raised by heterosexual couples.The report, titled "Family outcome disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual families," was published in the BMJ Global Health journal.The research included 34 studies across countries where same-sex relationships are legal.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Parenting

Surgeon General: We shouldn't allow 13-year-olds on social media

WASHINGTON U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Sunday he believes 13-year-olds shouldn't have access to social media, citing the damaging effects the platforms can have on their mental health.Most social media platforms, including major ones such as Twitter and Instagram, currently require users to be 13 or older to make an account.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Set bedtime back to prepare your child for kindergarten, study says

Sign up for the Sleep, But Better newsletter series.
Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.
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LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Parenting

Wyoming GOP defends child marriage while claiming it's trans rights that harm children

Wyoming Republicans continue to propose anti-trans legislation under the guise of protecting youth.But despite the GOP's supposed concern for the safety of children, the state's GOP is waging a campaign against a bill that would prohibit child marriage.Wyoming's H.B. 7 seeks to ban marriages involving anyone under the age of 16 and would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent.
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 year ago
Parenting

'Really chuffed': Independent preschool rated 'good' after first Ofsted inspection

The Muswell Hill Preschool in Tetherdown Hall, Tetherdown, was visited by Ofsted inspectors on January 20 and its first report was published on February 21.It received the education watchdog's second-highest rating of 'good' by Ofsted for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and for its leadership and management.
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www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Professional adverts' for county lines ensnaring children on Instagram and Snapchat

County lines adverts on Instagram and Snapchat designed to groom children and young people now resemble professional job adverts, a parliamentary committee heard on Tuesday.Experts from charities gave evidence to Tuesday's cross-party education committee about the constantly evolving scene, with traffickers frequently changing their methods of ensnaring children and young people.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Education

Teachers yank kids from Fresno performance of Oliver!' because of dark themes'

Teachers abruptly yanked hundreds of first-graders from the audience of a Fresno children's theater production of Oliver Twist after becoming uncomfortable with the show's dark themes, a school district spokesman said.The following day, middle-schoolers from the same district were a no-show at the performance because of what school administrators deemed PG-rated content.
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LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Education

This teacher is opening a school dedicated to safety for LGBTQ+ students

This fall, a Connecticut teacher is planning to open a school dedicated to being a safe space for LGBTQ+ students.Patricia Nicolari, who identifies as a lesbian, told NBC News she was inspired to open PROUD Academy (which stands for Proudly Respecting Our Unique Differences) based on the harassment she herself has experienced from students due to her sexuality.
Fatherhood.gov
1 year ago
Fathers

Choosing Safe Toys (for Parents) | Fatherhood.gov

Toys are a fun and important part of every child's development.But each year, many kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries.Manufacturers follow guidelines and label most new toys for specific age groups.But the most important thing a parent can do - especially when it comes to younger children - is to supervise play.
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Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

COVID hospitalization rates in babies as bad as for seniors amid Omicron wave, study shows

Infants younger than 6 months had the same rate of hospitalization as seniors age 65 to 74 during this summer's Omicron wave, according to a new report.The findings, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that COVID-19 can still cause severe and fatal outcomes in children too young to be vaccinated.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Nearly all secondary pupils have Covid antibodies - survey

Nearly all secondary school-age children have Covid-19 antibodies, according to data from the School Infection Survey.
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www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Parents of younger children, how are you dealing with RSV and the flu?

There has been a nationwide surge in respiratory illnesses, especially in children.It's putting a strain on hospitals, which are seeing a rise in flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a cold virus that can come with severe disease in young children and older adults.Parents of younger children, how are you dealing with this?
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

The Best Way to Discipline a Child with ADHD

The most common childhood mental disorder in the U.S., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is characterized by difficulty focusing for any length of time, restlessness, emotional sensitivity, and outbursts that are disruptive to learning and interacting with peers or adults.
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Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Limelight Snowmass Hotel Is One Of Best Family Ski Resorts Around

No matter the season, one of the best resorts in the U.S. is Colorado's Limelight Snowmass.It starts with ski-in/ski-out access to the titular mountain, Aspen's world class family friendly ski hill.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Parenting

Two thirds of parents say teens and preteens are worried about how they look

The majority of teens and preteens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests.
Daily Mom
1 year ago
Mothers

Maxtrix Kids: 5 Awesome Essentials For Your Child's Room

Are you facing challenges trying to design a fun and functional space for your child's bedroom?Do you need to make the most out of a very small area?
HiP Paris Blog
1 year ago
Paris

How to Travel to Europe with Children - HiP Paris Blog

Why take children to Europe?Why wouldn't you?From the awe of the Eiffel Tower to the French countryside and Mont St. Michel.
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the Guardian
1 year ago
Writing

Denise Mina: 'All my reading is comfort reading'

The book I came back toGiorgioVasari's The Lives of the Artists.The book I discovered later in lifeOn Famous Women by Giovanni Boccaccio.My earliest reading memoryWhen I was about eight I was asked to read a book to a class of younger children to keep them quiet, but I couldn't read, so I held up a book and made up a story.The book I am currently readingRotten Days in Late Summer by Ralf Webb, a first anthology of glorious poetry that I always want to reread immediately - or preferably, read again for the first time.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Margi Bhansali: My classroom is flush with books. Other schools have bare shelves. How do we fix such inequities?

As I looked at the boxes and boxes of new books being brought to my classroom, I had a thought I've never had before as a teacher: "Where in the world am I going to put all of them?"
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

At a boarding school in Ukraine, displaced children long for home.

kvue.com
1 year ago
Health

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine safe for children 6 and older, FDA expert panel says

The FDA's outside experts voted unanimously on Tuesday.If the FDA agrees, it would become the second option for children 6 and older.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Parenting

'It's a time for action': Jay Shetty on how parents can manage despair after school shooting

As the world mourns the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, monk-turned-life coach Jay Shetty is sharing strategies on how to deal with despair.
The Independent
2 years ago
UK news

Parents spending 10,000 a year on childcare - report

Parents are paying up to £10,000 per year for childcare, according to a new report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS).
Chicago Tribune
2 years ago
Chicago

Mayor Lightfoot's youth curfew law sent to Chicago City Council to put earlier restriction on the books

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will seek City Council approval for the 10 p.m. weekend curfew for minors that she announced after a teenager was shot and killed at Millennium Park Saturday.
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