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fromTODAY.com
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#education
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Dozens of parents raise concerns over 'unnecessary' child hip surgeries, Dail told

Unwarranted hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children raise serious concerns for parents and healthcare providers.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'My son was centimetres from death,' says father of boy (11) stabbed at Dublin school

Stephen Geraghty expressed shock over the lack of accountability concerning the school stabbing incident, highlighting the need for political representatives to address the family’s concerns directly.
NYC parents
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Parents are worried about AI chatbots popping up in kids' apps. Experts say here's what to watch for.

AI chatbots in children's apps may lead to oversharing and confusion about reality, raising concerns among parents.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

ICE Agents Detained An Adult During Chicago School Drop-Off

ICE detained a father outside a Chicago charter school during drop-off, prompting concerns about safety and immigration enforcement near schools.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Social media bans for teens: Australia has passed one, should other countries follow suit?

Social media's impact on children is a growing concern, highlighted by Australia's ban for under-16s.
The UK government is indecisive about similar bans, with mixed opinions from officials.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'As a mum to two girls it is terrifying raising them in our misogynist world - how do I keep my daughters safe?'

Misogyny has been amplified during the Trump era, raising concerns especially for women and mothers.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | Our Kids Cannot Learn About Sex Just From Squeamish Gym Teachers

Lack of proper sex education training for gym teachers undermines state mandates and students' needs, particularly regarding essential topics like consent.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Vicar apologises after telling sobbing children Santa isn't real'

Reverend Dr. Paul Chamberlain's revelation about Santa Claus to children sparked outrage among parents, leading to a formal complaint and discussions about maintaining magical beliefs.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm

Parents are filing lawsuits against C.AI, demanding the destruction of the model due to harmful interactions with their children, claiming unacceptable data usage.
Miscellaneous
Education
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Exclusive | NYC students as young as 8 spew Diddy-themed jokes - now outraged parents want his name banned

Young NYC school kids are making Diddy-themed jokes, alarming parents who advocate for banning his name from schools due to inappropriate context.
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Gen Alpha kids aren't making friends - new study reveals why

According to new research, kids nowadays are actually struggling to make new friends amid the ongoing loneliness epidemic, and parents blamed hurdles like social awkwardness or bullying.
Parenting
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 months ago

TDSB student details may have been exposed in June cyberattack, board says | CBC News

The Toronto District School Board has recently confirmed that a cybersecurity incident may have exposed identifying information of some students, raising parental concerns.
Education
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