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#childcare
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This company will pay employees up to $36,000 yearly to cover childcare

Childcare costs are a significant barrier preventing parents, particularly mothers, from re-entering the workforce.
Cakes Body's innovative initiative offers substantial childcare support to help employees.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When "Family-Friendly" Really Means a Return to Patriarchy

American families face significant challenges with inadequate support for childbirth, healthcare, and childcare.
Current policies may push women toward full-time motherhood rather than supporting a balance with work.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This company will pay employees up to $36,000 yearly to cover childcare

Childcare costs are a significant barrier preventing parents, particularly mothers, from re-entering the workforce.
Cakes Body's innovative initiative offers substantial childcare support to help employees.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When "Family-Friendly" Really Means a Return to Patriarchy

American families face significant challenges with inadequate support for childbirth, healthcare, and childcare.
Current policies may push women toward full-time motherhood rather than supporting a balance with work.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

New Uber feature allows families to remotely book rides for elderly relatives

Uber is launching a new feature in the UK that will allow families to remotely book and track trips for their elderly relatives, aimed at simplifying the ride-hailing experience for seniors.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The kindness of strangers: she bought a new sim card for my mum and installed it on her phone

Mum stated she couldn't see Dad due to the language barrier and stressed over his critical condition while being thrown off the cruise ship in Spain.
Travel
#entrepreneurship
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Mindfulness

My favourite room: Five children, three businesses, eight horses and two dogs - inside entrepreneur Emma King's Monaghan home

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Mindfulness

My favourite room: Five children, three businesses, eight horses and two dogs - inside entrepreneur Emma King's Monaghan home

fromTruthout
5 days ago

Connecticut Pilots a Better Way for Unhoused Kids and Caregivers to Access Homes

"Most of the time we were in the car. After my son's father pulled his arm so hard that it was almost out of the socket, I knew I had to leave if I was going to give my kids a future. I didn't have a plan. I just wanted to be out of the situation; I didn't think about where we could go or what I would do. My only concern was getting away."
Public health
#health-care
#tragedy
fromMission Local
6 days ago
San Francisco

Buena Vista Horace Mann mourns Jesus and Johny Ramos, brothers killed in Yolo County fireworks explosion

fromMission Local
6 days ago
San Francisco

Buena Vista Horace Mann mourns Jesus and Johny Ramos, brothers killed in Yolo County fireworks explosion

#life-transitions
#fundraising
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tottenham teen returns home after being jailed in Dubai for having sex with girl

Marcus, a 19-year-old from Tottenham, was jailed in Dubai for one year after a relationship with a 17-year-old girl, violating the UAE's age of consent.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour vows to protect Sure Start-type system from any future Reform assault

Labour pledges to create an integrated network of family hubs that would be so popular and entrenched that no future government could dismantle it. This initiative will build on the legacy of Sure Start and aims to close the attainment gap between poorer and richer children.
UK politics
#reality-tv
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

'Botched' Dr. Terry Dubrow On Raising 3 LGBTQ Kids: This Is What We're Supposed To Do

fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

'Botched' Dr. Terry Dubrow On Raising 3 LGBTQ Kids: This Is What We're Supposed To Do

#government-policy
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Canada news

Two-tier cuts to student fees on cards as Harris defends decision not to bring in permanent reductions

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Canada news

Two-tier cuts to student fees on cards as Harris defends decision not to bring in permanent reductions

#sean-combs
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal Albany freeway crash

The California Highway Patrol alleged Gonzalez Mendoza was under the influence of alcohol while driving a Toyota Camry that initiated a series of collisions involving a big rig and a Hyundai Elantra driven by Morales.
Fundraising
fromVulture
1 week ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Jury Deliberations Enter Second Day

Sean 'Diddy' Combs expressed affection for his mother during jury deliberations by complimenting her outfit and advising her to relax, showcasing a loving familial bond.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers launch review of UK parental leave and pay to reset system'

Maternity leave is paid at 90% of a mother's average weekly earnings for the first six weeks, then for the next 33 weeks, whichever is lower of that 90% figure or 187.18 a week.
Parenting
#san-jose
#immigration
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

After outcry, 4-year-old girl can stay in U.S. for lifesaving care

Families face immense emotional pressure when dealing with immigration status linked to medical needs.
Humanitarian parole plays a crucial role in healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

After outcry, 4-year-old girl can stay in U.S. for lifesaving care

Families face immense emotional pressure when dealing with immigration status linked to medical needs.
Humanitarian parole plays a crucial role in healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
#euro-2025
#parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Digital Reset That Kids (and Parents) Need Right Now

Excessive screen time harms children's mental health and adds stress to parenting.
American kids require a digital reset post-pandemic, with parental involvement being key.
Parent communities play a vital role in establishing healthy digital norms.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Our friends and family discouraged us from homeschooling our kids. Now grown, one of them is a pilot and the other went to college on a full scholarship.

Homeschooling can lead to children's success despite initial doubts and societal pressures.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Digital Reset That Kids (and Parents) Need Right Now

Excessive screen time harms children's mental health and adds stress to parenting.
American kids require a digital reset post-pandemic, with parental involvement being key.
Parent communities play a vital role in establishing healthy digital norms.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Our friends and family discouraged us from homeschooling our kids. Now grown, one of them is a pilot and the other went to college on a full scholarship.

Homeschooling can lead to children's success despite initial doubts and societal pressures.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

After Discharge, a Psychiatric Patient May Still Be Unable to Manage

Functional recovery can take months or years and is distinct from symptomatic remission.
Understanding remission and recovery is crucial for interpreting mental health data.
Stressors significantly impact psychosis and coping mechanisms.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

New survey reveals crucial role of family support in transgender health and wellbeing

Family support is critical for the well-being of transgender individuals.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Career

I'm a recent college graduate who's struggling to land a job. I'm using my unplanned unemployment to help my aging grandparents.

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Sister issues plea for help in search for boy, 17, feared to have jumped off Staten Island Ferry

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

After Discharge, a Psychiatric Patient May Still Be Unable to Manage

Functional recovery can take months or years and is distinct from symptomatic remission.
Understanding remission and recovery is crucial for interpreting mental health data.
Stressors significantly impact psychosis and coping mechanisms.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

New survey reveals crucial role of family support in transgender health and wellbeing

Family support is critical for the well-being of transgender individuals.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Career

I'm a recent college graduate who's struggling to land a job. I'm using my unplanned unemployment to help my aging grandparents.

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Sister issues plea for help in search for boy, 17, feared to have jumped off Staten Island Ferry

#caregiving
NYC parents
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow

Young caregivers like Joshua Yang face significant challenges including academic decline and health issues as they support family members with chronic conditions.
NYC parents
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow

Young caregivers like Joshua Yang face significant challenges including academic decline and health issues as they support family members with chronic conditions.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My 2 kids and I are living with my parents before moving to Chicago. I'm learning asking for support isn't a weakness.

I’ve learned that living with my parents again, while challenging, demonstrates that seeking support is not a weakness; it's essential for effective co-parenting.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Love, money, and yarn balls: The rise of Etsy husbands

Crystal Sloane, who has successfully transitioned from graphic design to a full-time handmade business on Etsy, exemplifies the trend of craft entrepreneurship.
Startup companies
#baseball
#nhl
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Chicago Blackhawks

Panthers' Paul Maurice sends condolences to Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele after father's death

fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Chicago Blackhawks

Panthers' Paul Maurice sends condolences to Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele after father's death

#ben-askren
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Ringo Starr Doesn't Like 'That Little Man' From the Who

I'm very proud of him standing up for me. He said, 'I've never liked the way that little man runs that band.'
London politics
#emotional-impact
#missing-person
SF parents
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
1 month ago

Nine years later, still no answers for Bay Area teen kidnapped on her way to school

Pearl Pinson's father continues to seek answers in his daughter's kidnapping, marking 3,287 days since her disappearance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Family has not given up hope that Indigenous woman who disappeared in Barrie will be found | CBC News

SF parents
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
1 month ago

Nine years later, still no answers for Bay Area teen kidnapped on her way to school

Pearl Pinson's father continues to seek answers in his daughter's kidnapping, marking 3,287 days since her disappearance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Family has not given up hope that Indigenous woman who disappeared in Barrie will be found | CBC News

#homelessness
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Parenting

This expectant mom's living in an outdoor shelter as YWCA Hamilton waits on federal funds to build housing | CBC News

NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

WATCH: Democratic Candidates for NYC Mayor on NYCHA & Family Homelessness

The mayoral forum emphasized candidates' plans to tackle public housing and family homelessness ahead of NYC's primary election.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Parenting

This expectant mom's living in an outdoor shelter as YWCA Hamilton waits on federal funds to build housing | CBC News

Film
fromInStyle
1 month ago

Mariska Hargitay Tears Up Talking About Husband Peter Hermann and Their Three Kids

Mariska Hargitay cherishes family support as she prepares for her directorial debut.
Emotional moments at Tribeca Film Festival highlight Hargitay's family bond.
#retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

Boomers' Hidden Financial Risks: What You Haven't Prepared For

The emotional toll of life events can severely impact financial preparedness for retirement.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Retirement

We rely on both my grandma's and great-grandma's Social Security - can my grandma inherit her mother's benefits?

Social Security crucially supports those unable to work, but benefits do not transfer to adult children after a beneficiary's death.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Boomers' Hidden Financial Risks: What You Haven't Prepared For

The emotional toll of life events can severely impact financial preparedness for retirement.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Retirement

We rely on both my grandma's and great-grandma's Social Security - can my grandma inherit her mother's benefits?

Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Robert De Niro Gave Another No BS Response To A Question About His Trans Daughter

Robert De Niro supports his daughter Airyn's transition with love and acceptance, emphasizing the importance of supporting children's identities.
#healthcare
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Healthcare

An 88-Year-Old Woman Was Brought To My ER. When Her Family Told Me Why, I Was Stunned.

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF parents

New Penn Med center in Philadelphia aims to help people with Williams syndrome, develop better treatments

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Healthcare

An 88-Year-Old Woman Was Brought To My ER. When Her Family Told Me Why, I Was Stunned.

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
SF parents

New Penn Med center in Philadelphia aims to help people with Williams syndrome, develop better treatments

fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Family seeks answers, launches fundraiser after woman found dead in Milton

Adriana Suazo's family is seeking answers after her body was found in Milton, and they have initiated a GoFundMe for funeral costs.
Boston food
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYPD charity and NY Assembly speaker pick up funeral tab for mom, disabled son found in squalid NYC apartment: 'They are a godsend'

Lisa Cotton and her son Nazir were remembered in a memorial service, highlighting the struggles she faced as a disabled single mother.
NYPD charity and State Assembly Speaker funded the memorial service for Lisa Cotton and her son Nazir Milien, emphasizing community support.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are Drugs and Surgery the Answer to Childhood Obesity?

Child and adolescent obesity in the USA is a critical health issue necessitating family-centered management approaches.
The American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines which, while structured, fall short on addressing primary prevention.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray reacts to singer's brain disorder diagnosis after he cancels all tour dates

Billy Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, causing him to cancel concerts as he focuses on recovery.
Washington Nationals
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Their son is an MLB catcher. Years after his debut, they finally got to see him play.

Keibert Ruiz fulfilled a lifelong dream by finally playing in front of his parents at a major league baseball game, evoking deep emotions.
#child-tax-credit
NYC parents
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
2 months ago

What to know about inflation refund checks for NYC parents and the new child tax credit increase | amNewYork

New York families will benefit from increased child tax credits and inflation refund checks to help alleviate rising living costs.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: There's a simple solution to child poverty: Expand the child tax credit

The child tax credit is a critical anti-poverty tool that needs expansion to effectively support the poorest families.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

When In-Laws Need Cash But You Have an Inheritance: What's Right?

Inheritance can create marital tension when financial support for in-laws is requested.
Legally, inherited money is separate property, giving the inheritor control over its use.
#wedding-planning
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Why New York's child welfare system is in capable hands under Commissioner Jess Dannhauser | amNewYork

The NYC child welfare system has made significant advancements in child safety and family support due to strong leadership and training.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Menendez brothers now eligible for parole after judge reduces sentence

I'm not saying they should be released; it's not for me to decide. I do believe they've done enough in the past 35 years, that they should get that chance.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Steve Irwin's daughter, Bindi, gives health update after shocking hospitalization

Hey, guys. Bindi here. I just want to say thank you so much for your incredible well-wishes. I just got out of surgery about an hour ago. I had my appendix removed; I also had 14 new endometriosis lesions that had to be removed, and they kindly stitched up my hernia as well.
Wellness
Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kate Middleton's brother James gives rare insight into her 'challenging' cancer battle

James Middleton emphasizes support and unconditional love during Kate's challenging cancer experience.
NYC music
fromBustle
2 months ago

Exclusive: How Nick Jonas' Brothers Helped Him During His Broadway Run

Nick Jonas finds comfort and support in New York City, both personally and professionally, during his Broadway run in 'The Last Five Years.'
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC children's-protective-services chief defends his record in the wake of Post exposes

ACS prioritizes child safety and is committed to improving its operations based on accountability and community feedback.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Liev Schreiber Explained Why It Wasn't "That Big Of A Deal" When His Daughter Came Out As Trans

This isn't just about representing the trans community. This is actually a community of people who don't have great resources, who don't have access to help, who aren't being protected and looked after by their families. These are people who are being rejected. These are people who are experiencing the harshest version of humanity that we can offer, and some of them are not surviving it.
NYC LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Liev Schreiber opens up for first time about transgender daughter Kai: She's 'a fighter'

Liev Schreiber supports his daughter Kai's transgender identity, embracing her journey and advocating for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Sophie White: While in the park, I came up with the Shawshank Theory for how boring parenting small kids is

Parenthood is often misrepresented as purely joyful, ignoring its challenges and monotony.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Brooklyn grandmother speaks out after triple stabbing sends 2 teens and a father to the hospital

Karen Chandler says the teens had just left a party when they were chased by another group of young people. The 16-year-old called his father for help, and moments later, all three were stabbed near Foster Avenue and Rugby Road.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jennifer Lopez reveals how she addressed Ben Affleck divorce to twins

"I said, 'I promise you, this is a difficult time, but you're going to see that I'll come out the other side stronger and better.' I promised them that and I did it."
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'I got to read all of Shakespeare' - meet the Dubliner leading Cambridge as captain in 'University Challenge' final

I went about setting up a quiz society at Christ's College to administer the college's participation. We ran a two-round selection process, starting with an online quiz.
UK news
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