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#homelessness
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Watch: 'My kids lost a year of childhood' - Family moved from hotel to hotel in housing crisis

fromWSYR
4 months ago
New York City

Comptroller: Gaps persist despite high spending on homelessness in New York

fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Watch: 'My kids lost a year of childhood' - Family moved from hotel to hotel in housing crisis

fromWSYR
4 months ago
New York City

Comptroller: Gaps persist despite high spending on homelessness in New York

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hundreds of children terrified' and alone after fleeing Sudan's el-Fasher

At least 400 unaccompanied children have arrived in Tawila, many exhausted, separated, or orphaned following the RSF seizure of el-Fasher.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

We live 16 hours from my in-laws. My kids have close relationships with their grandparents, despite rarely seeing them.

Regular FaceTime calls, mailed gifts, and small treats sustain close grandparent-grandchild relationships despite a 1,000-mile separation.
Music
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Here's How Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban's Children Reportedly Feel About Their Divorce

Keith and Nicole share two daughters and established a parenting plan ensuring children split time and discouraging public negative remarks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Explosive weapons caused record child deaths last year: Save the Children

Nearly 12,000 children were killed or injured in 2024, a record high driven largely by explosive weapons striking urban areas.
#gaza
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
World news

A life without school in Gaza: At night, I use my phone's flashlight to study. Hunger makes it hard for me to concentrate'

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
World news

A life without school in Gaza: At night, I use my phone's flashlight to study. Hunger makes it hard for me to concentrate'

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Asylum changes seek to use children as a weapon, says Labour peer

Home Office plans to remove support for refused-asylum families with children and lengthen settlement eligibility to 20 years, prompting strong criticism and backlash.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Smart Kids Keep Scrolling

Children adapt to algorithmic exposure with coping strategies that reflect learned helplessness and acceptance of algorithmic control rather than true resilience.
Film
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

What Eddie Murphy Has Shared About His 10 Kids

Eddie Murphy prioritizes family as his foundation while balancing a prolific career, fathering ten children and embracing grandfatherhood.
History
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Accidental Trailblazers of a New Global Condition

Chernobyl's reactor accident exposed children to harm, revealing state secrecy and neglect while international aid and public empathy partially mitigated long-term consequences.
#parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Parenting

I'm a mom of 5 and spent years doing everything for my kids. One of them told me he needed to make his own mistakes.

fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Travel

"The Bridge Stood Fast," by Anne Enright

A child is restless and excited in the car, leading to reflections on past experiences.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago
Parenting

A Beautiful, Child-Friendly Way To Talk To Your Kid About Death

Explaining death to children can be challenging, but comfort can be found in the unknown.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Parenting

I'm a mom of 5 and spent years doing everything for my kids. One of them told me he needed to make his own mistakes.

Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When Is Divorce a Solution to Marriage Problems?

Marriage is a high-skills activity; conflicts can often be resolved with collaborative problem-solving, but addiction, abuse, and affairs may make divorce necessary.
Relationships
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Dylan Dreyer Opens up About Separation, Co-Parenting and How Her Boys Are 'Surrounded by Love'

Dylan Dreyer and Brian Fichera have separated but maintain a cooperative co-parenting friendship, prioritizing their three sons' wellbeing and shared family routines.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Over half a billion children live in conflict zones report DW 11/04/2025

Roughly 520 million children — one in five worldwide — lived in active conflict zones in 2024, the highest level since 2005.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Photographing How Texas Shapes Its Youth

Durst's second book, " The Four Pillars," was made largely during the COVID pandemic. Its ambiguously staged scenes, many involving a New Age self-help group that Durst had been following since the church-basement days, leaned into the strained artificiality of the period. Taking the pictures in "The Children's Melody" felt like "a return to the world," in all its baffling complexity, Durst told me.
Photography
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Pre-K and elementary students have higher rates of respiratory virus detection and illness than older students and staff during the respiratory virus season.
Relationships
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Kim Kardashian Explains the 1 Incorrect 'Narrative' About Co-Parenting With Kanye West

Kim Kardashian says she never prevents her four children from seeing their father, Ye, raises them full time, and prioritizes their routine, safety, and contact.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

I got a first look at London Zoo's new immersive experience ZooTown before it opens to the public this weekend

ZooTown is a zoo-themed role-play area for children aged three to eight with 13 interactive stations, £1 sessions, and 45-minute bookings.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My family has lived on a farm for 15 years. This lifestyle isn't easy, but it's been great for my kids.

Some kids start their mornings with cereal and cartoons, but my daughters start theirs with rubber boots and feed pails. In 2010, I moved to a cattle and grain farm in east-central Alberta, Canada, to be with my now-husband. Fifteen years later, our two daughters - who are 13 and 12 - have never known another home. Life here is unconventional, especially compared to my previous lifestyle in the city, because there's always work to do.
Agriculture
Gadgets
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Lazy Parents Are Giving Their Toddlers ChatGPT on Voice Mode to Keep Them Entertained for Hours

Parents are increasingly giving young children prolonged access to human-like AI chatbots, creating emotional attachments and raising concerns about developmental and mental health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Children owed formal apology for damage done during Covid, UK inquiry hears

Government should apologise to children for avoidable pandemic policy mistakes that harmed their wellbeing, education, health, development and safety.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Paris Hilton Got a New Puppy for Her Kids, and The Result Is Pure Cuteness

"It's my puppy," London said in the footage. "It's your puppy," answered Hilton. "Do you love her? Isn't she beautiful? She loves you." While the kids giggle, the dog zooms around the room. "You want her to chase you?" Hilton asked Phoenix. "Run around, she'll chase you. She'll go chase you!"
Film
Board games
fromBoard Game Quest
2 months ago

Treasure of the Dragons Review

Treasure of the Dragon is a family-friendly memory tile-collection game where players flip tiles, avoid spiders, and use dragons to risk and gain extra tiles.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Miss Manners: What could I have done about my guest's perplexing parenting decision?

When a visiting child makes a mess, discreetly intervene by offering pre-cut, less-messy food and engage the parent to calm the child and prevent damage.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I Had My 10-Year-Old Cousin Explain 17 Characters - I'll Be Impressed If You Can Even Name 50%

A playful guessing game uses a ten-year-old’s funny, hyperfixated descriptions of movie characters for readers to match descriptions to characters.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

How the Loss of 2 of His 4 Children Shaped Robert Redford

The hardest thing in the world is when your children have problems. There have been so many hits on our family that no one knows about, and I don't want them to, for my family's sake. I've made some interesting movies, and I've been very satisfied with the work, but if someone wrapped it all up and said to me, 'What's your greatest achievement?' I'd say, 'The children. They're the best thing in my life'.
Film
Education
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I'll teach them not to see buying a house as the only financial goal' - nine money experts share the advice they give to their children

Parents often prioritize manners over money education, but children need early instruction on spending, saving, budgeting, and realistic expectations about housing and the economy.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"TGIFairies" Whimsical Rooftop Fun for Kids at Salesforce Park (SF)

Free Friday morning outdoor fairy-themed activities for children ages 5–9 and their families at Salesforce Park's Kid's Play Area through October 31.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Kid Bursts Into Tears When Parents Tell Him Donald Trump Is A Real Person'

A viral TikTok shows a young boy crying after learning Donald Trump is a real person, prompting millions of views and sympathetic, humorous online reactions.
#family-storytime
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Free Outdoor Family Storytime at Salesforce Park (SF)

Weekly family storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers at SF Public Library Main Plaza, Wednesdays 10–10:30 a.m. through Oct 29; free.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Free Outdoor Family Storytime at Salesforce Park (SF)

Weekly free family storytime for toddlers and caregivers at San Francisco Public Library Main Plaza, Wednesdays 10–10:30 a.m. through October 29, open to the public.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

After the quake, Afghanistan's children face a crisis within a crisis

Restore aid funding immediately to resume life-saving humanitarian services for earthquake victims, amid severe food insecurity and widespread displacement that disproportionately harms children.
#chatbots
#mass-shooting
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

30 visually impaired children receive high-tech vision aids for free

Thirty children received high-tech vision aids including magnifiers, enabling improved reading, writing, independence, and self-esteem.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

What Happened After 4-Year-Old Called 911 To Talk About Swimming and Soccer

A 4-year-old's 911 call turned into an unforgettable birthday celebration with police officers.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Mass. girl helps 5-year-old neighbor who fell down a well

"I heard a scream that I've never heard before from my son," Jack's mother, Kathleen Freeman, told KALB. Freeman rushed to see what had happened, and discovered the child was inside the well.
Boston
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Teens Keep Being Hospitalized After Talking to AI Chatbots

The internet in 2025 has transformed into a treasure trove of hyper-optimized content driven by advanced AI, creating profit for shareholders while sacrificing human wellbeing.
Mental health
Social justice
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Neil Young Leaves Facebook Over "Unconscionable" Use of AI Chatbots with Children

Neil Young ended all activities on Facebook due to Meta's AI chatbots allowed to engage in romantic conversations with minors.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Uefa displays 'stop killing children' banner

A banner which read "Stop killing children - Stop killing civilians" was displayed by UEFA before the Super Cup final between Tottenham and Paris St-Germain, emphasizing the impact of conflict on youth.
Soccer (FIFA)
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

In Weapons', the kids aren't at all right, not in the slightest, nope

Seventeen third graders disappear overnight, leading to community suspicion towards their teacher, portrayed by Julia Garner.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany conflicted over project to rescue children from Gaza DW 08/09/2025

German cities seek federal support to provide medical treatment for traumatized children from Gaza, but the federal government is hesitant.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Pfizer Covid vaccine for young children may not be renewed by FDA

Pfizer's Covid vaccine for young children may not be renewed by the FDA this fall, leading to a gap in available vaccines for those under five.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Back to School Feels Impossible

For families dealing with PANDAS, PANS, or autoimmune encephalitis, understanding Neuroimmune Reactive Avoidance can be a game-changer. It explains what's actually happening inside our children's bodies.
Mental health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms

Health experts are urging schools to cease using materials funded by harmful industries to protect children.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Nurses punched in face at violent children's unit

Since April, nurses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have reported a series of assaults by mentally troubled teenagers, resulting in injuries and sick leave among staff.
Public health
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

Two girls who died in sailboat crash drowned, medical examiner says

The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the two girls who died after a barge collided with a sailboat in Miami Beach accidentally drowned, specifically identifying them as Mila Yankelevich and Erin Victoria Ko Han.
Miami
Digital life
fromExchangewire
3 months ago

Digest: YouTube Becomes Top TV Choice for Children; YouTube Added to Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s; Havas Reports Solid H1 - ExchangeWire.com

YouTube has become the leading TV choice for children, surpassing traditional broadcasting in views.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

YouTube's cofounder said he's wary of his kids spending too much time on short videos

Steve Chen warns against the effects of short-form video platforms like TikTok on children's attention spans.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Family home of primary-school children targeted in gun attack as part of dangerous Dublin feud

A gun attack targeted the family home of two children warned about safety risks.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Inside the explosive Roblox 'brainrot' game that's got millions of kids crashing out

Children struggle with the emotional fallout from their digital characters being stolen in Steal a Brainrot.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Help! I Thought I Dreamed Up the Perfect Baby Name. Then I Realized Where I'd Heard It Before.

When a kid is just an idea, their name is one of the most interesting things to think about. But once they exist, there's so much else to enjoy, juggle, and struggle with.
Relationships
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

India: School children killed in Rajasthan as roof collapses DW 07/25/2025

Seven children died and two critically injured following a school roof collapse in Rajasthan.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Sam Altman is worried about one kind of tech messing with kids' brains - and it's not AI

Dopamine-driven social media is negatively impacting children's brain development, posing more concern than AI itself.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Children face two-hour limits on Snapchat and TikTok in crackdown on screen time

Children could face two-hour limits on social media like TikTok and Snapchat as part of a government plan to crack down on compulsive phone use. The science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, is concerned about young people's sleep and focus while studying for exams.
Digital life
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Russia using children to design and test its military drones, investigation finds

Russian authorities are involving children in drone design for the war in Ukraine through competitions that start with video games.
fromABC7 New York
4 months ago

Mickey and Minnie Mouse pay surprise visit to Chelsea preschoolers for special screening of new show

Mickey and Minnie Mouse made a surprise visit to preschoolers at Hudson Guild, providing an opportunity for children to meet beloved characters in person.
NYC music
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Internet-safe iPhone for children goes on sale for 99 a month

A stripped-down iPhone without social media and internet access is being marketed to parents concerned about their children's phone use.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

Many schools have banned smartphones on site, but Monmouthshire plans a countywide policy advising against giving children smartphones until they're at least 14, due to overuse and related issues.
Parenting
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rukmini Iyer's quick and easy recipe for cashew rice bowls with stir-fried tofu, broccoli and kimchi | Quick and easy

Cashew rice bowls with tofu and broccoli are a hit with children, making them a practical family meal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Le Spectre de Boko Haram review how terror works its way into the minds of children

The documentary portrays the impacts of Boko Haram on children in Cameroon's Kolofata village, emphasizing displacement and violence woven into their daily lives.
Film
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I can't afford my children's private school tuition anymore. How do I tell them?

Transparent communication about financial changes helps ease the transition from private to public schooling for children.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

ICE Detained My 6-Year-Old Client With Cancer. Here's What Freed Him.

A family fleeing violence in Honduras faced illegal detention in the U.S. after a courtroom incident, contrary to their legal asylum process.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

What to Say (and Not Say) About Your Child's Body

Focusing on what bodies can do helps children develop a positive, functional relationship with their bodies.
Mental health
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Ban on sunbeds now under consideration as new data shows they are being used by children as young as 10

A new report reveals that children as young as 10 are accessing tanning machines, highlighting significant health risks and prompting discussions about potential bans.
Public health
Public health
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Ban on sunbeds now under consideration as new data shows they are being used by children as young as 10

Children as young as 10 are using tanning machines, leading to potential bans in Ireland.
Public health
fromIndependent
4 months ago

David Ovalle: Horrific number of children killed in Texas floods highlights their vulnerability to climate change

Young people are disproportionately affected during natural disasters, as evidenced by the recent central Texas flash flood.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

The first malaria treatment specifically for babies has been approved and will soon be available, addressing a critical healthcare gap.
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