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Bullying is a serious issue that can have a profound effect on individuals. Unfortunately, it’s something that occurs in many places, from schools to online platforms. Many who have suffered from bullying understand the deep impact it has. Among teenag…

In a case that feels ripped from the script of a dystopian TV show, a Pennsylvania school district found itself in the middle of a massive scandal. Back in 2010, the Lower Merion School District was accused of spying on its students. This was orchestra…

Children have underdeveloped immune systems and therefore are more likely to get sick than adults. This means that they often require medication to manage various health conditions. It’s crucial to be aware, however, that certain medications can …

When full-day kindergarten began to sweep across districts, administrative staff would have held several meetings to discuss how these 5-year olds would be spending their extra hours at school.  Ginny, a woman from Michigan, who is now a mother of…

A study was published in the Journal Behavioral Neuroscience. It observed fathers interacting with their toddler-aged and sons and daughters with the goal of analyzing any gender-based differences in their interactions. The researchers noticed that the…

When we think of life skills, mechanics isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind, despite it being essential. In 2018, there were about 227.5 million licensed drivers in the U.S. [1] Despite driving and often owning a vehicle, many pe…

A hospital sign shaming new parents about phone use in the special care baby unit (SCBU) of Yeovil District Hospital sparked great debate on Twitter over modern parenting’s greatest question mark: Parental phone use. (1) Hospital Sign Shaming New Parents Sparks Debate on Twitter In January 2020, Dr. Ash Cottrella was in the SCBU with…

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Despite the advancements we’ve made with women’s rights, there is still plenty of stigma surrounding breastfeeding. This woman had to make the tough decision to emergency breastfeed her best friend’s baby, and now her friend won’t speak to her. The que…

Raising a daughter in today’s world is hard. She can become easily overwhelmed, confused, and self-conscious with so many messages telling her how she should look and act and who she should and should not be. For this reason, there are some truths we s…

Last month, a mother made the decision to send her daughter to bed without dinner because of some comments she made at the dinner table. She posted what happened on the popular Reddit forum Am I the Asshole? to get the internet’s opinion. (1) Mom Sends…

Doctor Jessica So’s young son has a unique interest: surgery. He loves watching videos of surgeries on YouTube, and learning about the human body. For this reason, the creative mom gave him the best surprise on his fourth birthday: they performed a c-s…

While out shopping one day, Angela Fellars noticed something interesting on the racks at Nordstrom: Padded bras in the girls’ section. Enraged, she posted her find on Facebook. Her post has brought up a massive debate online about what is and isn’t appropriate for young girls. (1) Padded Bras for Girls: Yes or No? Fellars…

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TikTok trends have proven over and over again to be reckless, dangerous, and down-right insane. Despite this, they continue. The latest of these is teeth-shaving, and it is causing devastating, long-lasting effects on teen’s teeth. (1) Teeth-Shaving: Another TikTok Trend That Has to Go Wanting to have the perfect smile is nothing new, especially in…

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Grandparents are very special people in our lives, for those of us who are lucky enough to have them. Mathew Stewart is one of the lucky ones, and he has an extremely close relationship with his grandmother, Bobbe Windham. Recently, Stewart was able to thank his grandmother for everything she’s done for him in a…

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Back in 2018, soccer star David Beckham came under fire after posting an Instagram photo in which he was giving his then seven-year-old daughter, Harper, a kiss on the lips. While many of his followers thought the photo was cute, others were critical. This opened up the debate: Is kissing your kids ok? David Beckham…

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Not long ago, we covered the story of how Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton became unlikely friends when a Thanksgiving text went to the wrong person. They have been celebrating the holiday together ever since, and 2020 was no exception. This year, however, wasn’t quite the same. The Thanksgiving Text In 2016, Wanda Dench of…

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In January 2019, a set of miracle twins were born: A woman gave birth two twins who each had a different biological father. This is their story. (1) The Miracle Twins A female giving birth to children with different biological fathers at the same time, called heteropaternal superfecundation, is actually not so uncommon – in…

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Parents in this day and age have to figure out what their parents never had to do. So much has changed from previous generations. Parents are now raising children in a world entirely different than the one they grew up in. Once upon a time, it was…

At eight years old, Aaron Morena is one of the youngest entrepreneurs ever. He started Aaron’s Garden in June to help his single mom after she lost her job during the pandemic. The family of four was able to move from a shed into an apartment in Los Angeles — all with the help of…

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Most mothers would do anything for their children, and most grandmothers would do anything for their grandchildren. How many, though, would agree to give birth to their grandchild to help their daughter have a baby? That is exactly what one woman did when she became a 51 year old surrogate. A 51 Year Old Surrogate…

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Over the course of their lives, children have many different teachers. The first of these, however, and arguably the most formative, are their parents. Children learn social behaviors, right and wrong, and basic life skills from their parents. These ar…

Managing screen time for kids is a challenge that didn’t exist when many parents were young. Sure, they had may have had TVs and computers, but now it’s not uncommon for each family member to own their own personal device (or multiple). The days of having to compromise over what to watch on TV or…

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