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Parenting
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Behind-the-scenes with EE on its 'real but tough' portrayal of online safety for kids

EE's 'First Day' ad positions EE's Safer Sim as a way for parents to balance children’s online connection with safety when giving them their first smartphone.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Tech in the Classroom: A History of Hype and Hysteria

Technology in education often faces unfounded fears of undermining essential skills.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Parents face inflated baby formula prices and misleading health claims

The government is facing renewed calls to tackle the 'exploitative' marketing tactics employed by baby formula companies, which are accused of inflating prices and making unfounded health claims.
UK news
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Uncertainty over access to certain childhood vaccines has pediatricians worried

Parents are concerned about future vaccine availability amidst federal changes.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

Warnings about screen time often suggest detrimental effects on young people's mental health such as depression, behavioral problems, and sleep deprivation, creating widespread concern among parents.
Digital life
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

This 'Gentle Giant' 4-Year-Old Is Already the Size of a 2nd Grader

A 4-year-old named Parker weighs 65 pounds and stands over 45 inches tall, generating both humor and concerns about his size and maturity.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Georgia Librarian Fired After Displaying Book Featuring Transgender Child

A library manager was terminated for including a book about a transgender child in a display.
Travel
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Tales of post-Leaving Cert holidays: 'We made it back to the apartment totally bloodied and bruised and, as you can imagine, felt like death the next day'

Students celebrate the end of their exams with trips abroad, raising concerns among parents about safety during these celebrations.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Selecting the Right Specialist for Autism Evaluation

"I told my pediatrician I thought my daughter had autism-only to be turned away when I asked for psychological testing."
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Should You Consider Play Therapy for Your Child?

Many parents worry that turning to play therapy might feel like an overreaction, especially if their child is not demonstrating major behavioral concerns.
Parenting
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Milton mom questions how non-verbal child was able to board city bus, GO train alone | CBC News

Vigilance is crucial for the safety of vulnerable individuals in the community.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Racist game, article from 1940 included in Bay Area elementary school yearbook

A racist expression appeared in an East Bay elementary school yearbook, prompting parental outrage and difficult conversations with children.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Internet's Divided: Mom Is Livid That School Charged $15 To Get Her Son's Confiscated Phone Back

"I couldn't believe that was actually happening. My sixth grader got caught with his phone... they proceeded to tell me that I had to pay $15 to get this back."
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

A Phone That Blocks All of the Bad Stuff

The rise of alternative devices reflects parental concerns about smartphone legacies and social media harms on children.
Families are increasingly seeking limited-functionality phones to mitigate social media exposure and foster healthier technology engagements.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mum wasn't thrilled with my tattoos, then I suggested she get one too | Mike Hohnen

Mother's initial shock over son's tattoo reflects deep-rooted concerns about health and societal perceptions.
Tattoos became a significant form of self-expression for the author, despite their mother's reservations.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Parents outraged by trans film for kids at Museum of Natural History: 'Should be off-limits'

The Museum of Natural History's inclusion of a drag-themed film drew significant criticism from parents for its perceived lack of relevance to natural history.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My teenage sons started strength training, which terrified me. I implemented some rules to keep them safe.

Staying engaged in your teenagers' fitness activities is crucial for their safety and mental well-being.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

East Bay high school baseball program faces heat after apparent racist taunts

Parents are dissatisfied with insufficient responses to reported racist conduct at high school baseball games.
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

'Forever' Review: Netflix's Grounded Judy Blume Adaptation Takes the Long View on Young Love

Dawn's concerns are rooted in fear: fear of the unknown, given that Justin doesn't know where the party is or even who's throwing it.
Relationships
fromsilive
4 months ago

Parents at Staten Island school call on DOE to 'step in' over classroom safety concerns

Parents of students at PS 8 are concerned about safety issues in the classroom and are demanding action from school officials.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

An Uber drove away with her kid. Then Uber wouldn't connect her or police with the driver | CBC News

A mother faced a terrifying situation when her sleeping daughter was mistakenly driven away by an Uber driver, highlighting the need for urgent response protocols.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Minecraft movie screening pandemonium caught on video sparks angry anti-kid backlash: 'Effective condom ad'

The chaotic behavior of young audiences at 'A Minecraft Movie' screenings has led to widespread concern among parents about youth conduct.
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