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Your daughter might tell you she’s “fine.” She might lace up her cleats, jog onto the field, and smile through the pain. But behind that calm exterior, she—and millions of…
What parents should know about Education Department layoffs and kids with disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities rely on a system designed to protect their kids’ right to learn. But that system just lost hundreds of the people who help make that…
An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too) – Motherly
As a child of the 80s, I spent a whole lot of time worrying about the ozone layer and admonishing my mother for her aerosol hairspray. But the concern was…
Toddler rules go viral and spark debate among parents
When 23-year-old mum Tyree Cairns and her fiancé shared their “10 rules for our toddler” on TikTok, they probably weren’t expecting to start an internet-wide parenting debate. But that’s exactly…
Why some parents are taking a break from Bluey and what it means for kids’ screen habits
When Michelle Barrow, known as Mama Nous online, shared that her family had taken a three-week break from Bluey, she expected a few raised eyebrows. Instead, her video struck a…
The real generational wealth? Parents who regulate emotions
“Generational wealth” usually makes us think of bank accounts and property. But under a viral TikTok from @sister.sister.sister, with 1 million views, people named something quieter and harder to buy:…
AI bots putting kids at risk: What parents need to know now
If it feels like every time you catch up with one digital trend, another one pops up, you’re not imagining it. Parenting today means navigating a world where apps, games,…
CDC ends drowning prevention program, parents concerned
If your toddler is near water, the most dangerous thing they can do is breathe. That’s not alarmism—it’s the data. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages…
Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise: What parents need to know
Mississippi has declared a public health emergency after new data revealed a heartbreaking truth: babies in the state are dying before their first birthdays at nearly twice the national average.…
Screens are changing our kids’ eyes health and cognition: What can parents do to help? – Motherly
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