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Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
55 minutes ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Europe politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
55 minutes ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Europe politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
Education
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
#parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To "Manufacture Hardship"?

Parents face a conflict between providing comfort and teaching resilience to their children.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
21 hours ago

We Love Taking Our Babies to the Playground. Only One of Them Is Welcome.

Dogs are not allowed in the playground, and some children may be afraid of them, regardless of their behavior.
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 weeks ago

How To Research Baby Products Without Losing Your Mind: Smart Strategies & Must-Have Product Recommendations " Read Now!

Researching baby products is essential for making informed choices focused on safety and practicality.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To "Manufacture Hardship"?

Parents face a conflict between providing comfort and teaching resilience to their children.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
#mental-health
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
23 hours ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Intellectual property law
fromHoodline
20 hours ago

Seattle Children's In Wiretap Showdown as Ad Heavyweight Jumps Into Pixel Fight

Seattle Children's Hospital faces legal challenges over website tracking, with potential implications for ad measurement and analytics if plaintiffs succeed.
#divorce
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
#immigration
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A baby uses 3,000 diapers a year. Why a state lawmaker wants parents to know how they're made

California may require diaper manufacturers to disclose all ingredients on packaging and online, enhancing transparency for parents.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Scared' six-year-old calls ambulance to save mum

Pearl told the call handler she knew what to do when her mum Carole collapsed 'because I knew the number and I just memorised it because I really love my mum, so I made sure I knew how to call it'.
SF parents
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Woman told sister she was 'planning to kill her'

Nancy Pexton is accused of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward, with evidence of prior threats and jealousy between them.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Overwhelmed by kid clutter? Get organized with these 7 smart tips

A less-is-more approach to kids' belongings fosters quality family time and enhances children's creativity in a decluttered environment.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Play, for All (Hu)mankind: Peeling Out Where No Men Had Peeled Out Before

Play is hard to tamp down, and exuberance breaks through even as busy spacefarers are carrying along the weighty hopes of humanity.
Science
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

"The harmful impacts of unregulated technology on our children are something our educators and librarians have long been concerned about," said Jessica Tang, president of the American Federation of Teachers, Massachusetts.
Boston
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Driver hits, critically wounds 3-year-old girl who ran into Brooklyn street, NYPD says

A three-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Brooklyn while running into the street.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs.
EU data protection
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
#child-care
New York City
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

Mamdani launches new child care provider permit site one week after family search site, hoping to speed both center openings and enrollment

A new centralized permitting tool for child care providers in NYC aims to simplify the application process and expand access to care.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

Mamdani launches new child care provider permit site one week after family search site, hoping to speed both center openings and enrollment

A new centralized permitting tool for child care providers in NYC aims to simplify the application process and expand access to care.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
#child-abuse
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
18 hours ago

Parenting a Child With Pathological Demand Avoidance

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a behavior pattern where children perceive demands as threats to their autonomy, leading to challenging behaviors.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Children who grew up in homes where one parent was the peacekeeper and the other was the storm almost always become adults who can read a room in seconds but have no idea what they actually feel when nobody else is in it - Silicon Canals

Emotional intelligence can stem from childhood experiences in volatile family dynamics, leading to heightened perception of others but self-blindness.
fromLady Freethinker
1 day ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint to combat AI-enabled child exploitation and enhance child protection efforts in the U.S.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who grew up watching their parents stay together unhappily often become adults who are simultaneously terrified of commitment and terrified of leaving. They inherited the architecture of endurance without ever being shown what it was supposed to protect - Silicon Canals

Children of unhappy marriages may develop relational paralysis, feeling unable to commit or leave due to learned endurance without understanding its purpose.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
#stalking
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

In Defense of "Gentle Parenting"

Gentle parenting faces criticism for being perceived as passive, while authoritative parenting is recognized as the most effective approach.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Nearly 90 percent of suicide attempts among high school students are attributable to ACEs, as are 80 percent of adult suicides, translating to 109 suicides per day.
Public health
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Donald Trump is scaring the children of trans people: My kid is worried I'll be "taken away" - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender parents report increased anxiety in their children due to the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric.
#neurodiversity
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Anyone 'Neurotypical'? There Is No Universal Neurotype

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of cognitive abilities, and no individual can be strictly classified as 'neurotypical.'
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Anyone 'Neurotypical'? There Is No Universal Neurotype

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of cognitive abilities, and no individual can be strictly classified as 'neurotypical.'
Education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Starting a Family: If Not Now, Then When?

Cultural pressures create a double bind around timing, leading to self-blame and uncertainty in major life decisions like parenthood.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology explains people who grew up with very little affection become adults who are deeply uncomfortable being comforted - not because they don't need it but because need, expressed openly, was never safe, and the body that learned that keeps flinching from the very thing it was always asking for - Silicon Canals

Experiencing a lack of affection in childhood can lead to difficulties in accepting comfort and expressing needs in adulthood.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Is There an Answer to the Question, 'Do I Start a Family?'

Women are increasingly questioning the decision to start a family, recognizing its complexity and the emotional weight it carries.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Is Searching for Memories of Childhood Trauma Helpful?

Understanding suffering through trauma is appealing but can distract from the need for compassion and treatment regardless of its cause.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Yelling at Your Child Won't Work-but Something Else Does

Positive punishment effectively changes children's behavior by replacing it rather than just eliminating it.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Not everyone who stays silent during an argument is shutting you out. Some of them grew up in houses where raised voices preceded things that couldn't be taken back, and their silence isn't withdrawal. It's the sound of someone trying very hard not to become a person they promised themselves they'd never be. - Silicon Canals

Silence after an argument can signify deeper emotional struggles rather than mere avoidance or rejection.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The people who become the calmest adults are almost never the ones who had calm childhoods. They're the ones who grew up in houses where someone else's mood was the weather, and they learned to regulate the entire room before they ever learned to regulate themselves. - Silicon Canals

Children from chaotic homes can develop heightened emotional awareness and calmness, contrary to the belief that such environments only produce turbulence.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology suggests the most reliable sign that someone had a difficult childhood isn't what they tell you about it - it's how startled they look when you are simply kind to them without a reason, as though kindness without a transaction attached is something the body recognizes as unusual before the mind has finished deciding what to do with it - Silicon Canals

Kindness can trigger confusion in those with a history of trauma due to learned survival responses from past experiences.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

2 Signs Your Sensitive Child Is Stuck in a Thought Spiral

Sensitive kids often overthink situations, leading to emotional overload and difficulty letting go of thoughts.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Surprising Science Behind Childhood Defiance

Noncompliance in children evolves from defiance to simple refusal, indicating a developmental shift in asserting independence.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

What To Say When Someone Comments On Your Parenting, According To Experts

Responding to unsolicited parenting advice requires understanding the intent behind the comment.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

When Protection Becomes Punishment

Mandated reporting trainings emphasize legal compliance over understanding how CPS functions as a policing mechanism that disproportionately harms marginalized families.
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 days ago

My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?

Grandparents should align with parents on childcare rules, especially regarding screen time.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Language Matters When Talking About Child Sexual Abuse

Words such as 'relationship,' 'affair,' 'involvement,' or 'seeing each other' imply mutuality and consent. In the context of child sexual abuse, these implications are false. A child cannot legally or developmentally consent to sexual activity with an adult. Describing abuse using relational language risks distorting the inherent power imbalance and shifting perceived responsibility away from the adult perpetrator.
Psychology
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families take legal action over nursery worker's abuse

A nursery worker filmed and sexually abused children; 46 families are suing the nursery for dismissing concerns and seeking full accountability.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

State provision for under-18 residential drug treatment is inadequate, leaving many adolescents without timely, effective care.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment

"Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages,"
Mental health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

There's No Such Thing as a Child Expert

No true parenting or child experts exist because children are unique, fallible, and inconsistent individuals; expertise in parenting strategies does not equate to understanding your specific child better than you do.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Talk to Kids About the Bad Stuff

Direct, honest communication with children about difficult events reduces fear and anxiety while building trust and understanding.
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