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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago

My Wife Is Struggling With a Very Basic Part of Parenting. I Can't Keep Swooping In to Save Her!

Managing emotional responses in parenting is crucial for effective problem-solving with young children.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
NYC parents

The parents rights movement has never cared about empowering all parents. Just conservative ones. - LGBTQ Nation

fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago
Parenting

I Found a Free Way for My Son to Get Something a Lot of People Wish They Had Later in Life. He Refuses.

Helping a teenager manage braces and acne requires sensitivity and practical solutions, including potential dermatology treatments alongside orthodontic care.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Parenting

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Renata's manipulative behavior has destroyed trust, justifying a refusal to provide future childcare.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago

My Wife Is Struggling With a Very Basic Part of Parenting. I Can't Keep Swooping In to Save Her!

Managing emotional responses in parenting is crucial for effective problem-solving with young children.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

The parents rights movement has never cared about empowering all parents. Just conservative ones. - LGBTQ Nation

Parents cannot control all external influences on their children, but they can guide them in developing critical-thinking skills.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago

I Found a Free Way for My Son to Get Something a Lot of People Wish They Had Later in Life. He Refuses.

Helping a teenager manage braces and acne requires sensitivity and practical solutions, including potential dermatology treatments alongside orthodontic care.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Renata's manipulative behavior has destroyed trust, justifying a refusal to provide future childcare.
#child-welfare
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Boy, 9, rescued after being locked in his father's van in France for over a year

A nine-year-old boy was rescued after being locked in his father's van for 18 months in eastern France.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Boy, 9, rescued after being locked in his father's van in France for over a year

A nine-year-old boy was rescued after being locked in his father's van for 18 months in eastern France.
#divorce
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 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
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Ex and I Made a Pact to Protect the Kids. But Now He's Conniving Against Me in Sneaky Ways.

Maintaining family routines shields children emotionally but compels continued exposure to a manipulative ex who creates financial burdens, scheduling conflicts, and legal threats.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Explain Divorce to Your Child

Prioritize children's emotional safety, age-appropriate honesty, reassurance about core truths, and consistent supportive post-divorce co-parenting over perfect wording.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Navigating the Complex Decision to Divorce or Stay Together

Divorce decision-making is a complex, ongoing negotiation of opposing forces rather than a simple rational choice.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 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.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 days 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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.
#mental-health
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 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
2 days 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
6 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.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
#homelessness
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
2 days ago

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

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
2 days ago

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

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Two Thoughts That Quietly Ruin Adult Children's Lives

Struggling adult children often face analysis paralysis due to the fear of uncertainty, hindering their progress and confidence.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
SF politics
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Missouri Decides Pregnant Women Should Be Allowed to Leave Bad Marriages

Missouri law now allows pregnant women to obtain divorces, removing previous restrictions that hindered their legal options.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including longtime youth centers

San Francisco will close three public health clinics, including two youth clinics, due to budget constraints and low patient volume.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How a stranger's kind words stayed with a father and daughter

John's daughter Keane suffers from PANDAS, a neurological condition, and the family's journey highlights the importance of support and recognition from others.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
5 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-abuse
fromwww.dw.com
3 days 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Rethinking Social Skills for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids seek connection through shared interests and authenticity, not traditional social norms.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

What You Need to Know: How to Apply for WIC Food Benefits in New York

WIC provides food and nutrition support to low-income women and children, regardless of immigration status.
SF parents
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'The HSE take for granted that family members will care for disabled adults when we're gone' - ageing carers decry lack of supports

Parents of adult children with disabilities fear inadequate care options as they age.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromJezebel
6 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
fromJezebel
6 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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Fiancee Reconnected With Her Useless Mother. Now She Has Some New "Ideas" About What Our Life Should Look Like.

The couple faces significant disagreements about children, finances, and family relationships, raising concerns about their future together.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death

"This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm. Pearlene was denied the chance to grow up and become who she was meant to be. There is no punishment that can restore the loss of life."
SF parents
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
#domestic-violence
SF politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 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.
Parenting
fromIndependent
5 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.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Poet and children's defense advocate boosts off-ramps' in family court system | amNewYork

Jose Perez, a poet and activist who experienced foster care and incarceration, advocates for community-based programs and mentorship to break the foster care-to-prison pipeline.
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
fromScary Mommy
6 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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Father Is Finally Rid of My Hellish Mother. But I'm Very Concerned by What He's Doing Now.

The letter-writer is concerned about her father's engagement to a younger woman after a long, unhappy marriage.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

Richie Negron expressed his frustration, stating, 'I feel like they failed her. How is it that he could just hit my mom and not even get locked up?'
NYC parents
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 weeks ago

Where to find English-language help services for victims of domestic violence in France

Women for Women France provides multilingual domestic violence support services for non-French speaking victims facing language barriers, visa dependency, and limited knowledge of French legal systems.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Parents Need to Know About Mental Health Crisis Care

Calling 911 for mental health crises can be fatal, especially for Black and disabled children, highlighting the need for alternative solutions.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Parental Burnout Is a Social Problem, Not a Personal Failure

Parental burnout has reached unprecedented levels, with over 40% of parents feeling exhausted and overwhelmed daily.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When the Family Helper Needs Help

Family helpers or overfunctioners take on excess responsibility at the expense of their own well-being, often leading to burnout, frustration, and isolation.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

When my daughter was born disabled, I had a hard time finding a Mom group that felt right for us

Building a support system is crucial for new mothers, especially when facing unexpected challenges like a child's disabilities.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The moms who risked jail & deportation to fight for their trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Three mothers were arrested protesting proposed Trump administration rules that would eliminate federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors at hospitals nationwide.
#youth-violence
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.
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.
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
#period-poverty
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Meeting mothers' basic needs for menstrual products and diapers is essential for supporting child development and family stability, while automated license plate readers create risks for innocent drivers.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Basic sanitary products for mothers and diapers for children should be universally accessible as fundamental human rights, requiring policy changes to provide free menstrual products and permanent publicly funded diaper banks.
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Meeting mothers' basic needs for menstrual products and diapers is essential for supporting child development and family stability, while automated license plate readers create risks for innocent drivers.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Basic sanitary products for mothers and diapers for children should be universally accessible as fundamental human rights, requiring policy changes to provide free menstrual products and permanent publicly funded diaper banks.
#childhood-trauma
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
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.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

For The Overwhelmed Moms Trying To Do It All, You Can Blame "Institutional Lag"

Afternoon chaos for working mothers stems from institutional lag—outdated systems designed for single-income households with stay-at-home parents that fail to accommodate modern dual-income families.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Do I Do If My Child Won't Talk About an Upsetting Time?

Children may not verbally process upsetting events for various developmentally appropriate or concerning reasons, requiring parents to identify the underlying cause through patient, non-judgmental engagement.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Family Therapy: Overcome Core Family Challenges

Family therapy involving significant family members improves communication, rebuilds trust, and effectively supports youth and families facing mental health crises and life transitions.
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
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We'd Finally Figured Out How to Handle My Brother's Kids. Now They're Moving to Our Town.

Prioritize children’s safety by limiting exposure to family situations where unresolved, physical conflicts among relatives routinely alarm and endanger young children.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Made My Son A Promise When He Was Born. 20 Years Later, I Was Devastated To Break It.

I resisted. How could I keep my promise and still consider a group home? The professionals all said the same thing in different words: You can't do this alone. What happens when you get older? He needs a trained staff. His physician, who'd known Chris since he was 3, was even more direct: A group home could offer the structure, safety and supervision I couldn't provide alone.
Parenting
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