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Why Online Gaming Is the New Playground for Kids

Online gaming serves as a modern playground for children, promoting social interaction and learning.

Focus on building digital resilience in children during middle childhood.

Do I Worry Too Much About My Kid?

Ages 6 to 12 are critical for developing confidence and emotional skills.

Parental presence and emotional regulation significantly influence a child's sense of safety.

Emotional resilience is nurtured through connection rather than constant achievement.

Gadgets

How and why parents and teachers are introducing young children to AI

Generative AI is increasingly being used by children under 13, prompting discourse among parents and educators about responsible integration into their learning.

UK politics

Plan to ban smart phones in schools scrapped by MP

Parenting

When a Child Can Begin Playing Competitive Sports

Parenting

"Did Your Twin Copy You?"

Why Online Gaming Is the New Playground for Kids

Online gaming serves as a modern playground for children, promoting social interaction and learning.

Focus on building digital resilience in children during middle childhood.

Do I Worry Too Much About My Kid?

Ages 6 to 12 are critical for developing confidence and emotional skills.

Parental presence and emotional regulation significantly influence a child's sense of safety.

Emotional resilience is nurtured through connection rather than constant achievement.

Gadgets

How and why parents and teachers are introducing young children to AI

Generative AI is increasingly being used by children under 13, prompting discourse among parents and educators about responsible integration into their learning.

UK politics

Plan to ban smart phones in schools scrapped by MP

Parenting

When a Child Can Begin Playing Competitive Sports

Parenting

"Did Your Twin Copy You?"

more#child-development

1 week ago

Mom Called 'Dramatic' For Hiring a Lifeguard For Her Kindergartener's Pool Party

I hired a certified lifeguard for my daughter's 6th birthday party and I had a couple of comments about it that I was honestly surprised to get.

Parenting

fromCreative Bloq

Amazon doesn't want you to know this about buying a kids Kindle Fire tablet

The Kindle Fire 8 Pro tablet is available in two versions, the aged 3-7 version and the 6-12 'Pro' version, both offered at the same price.

Gadgets

17 Just-Spooky-Enough Books For Tweens (& You'll Want To Read Them, Too)

The Goosebumps series remains a favorite for tween readers, delivering suspenseful tales with unexpected endings that leave readers on edge and craving more.

Books

The Harmful Myth of Holding Time

Holding time is a discredited practice harmful to vulnerable children.

Forced physical closeness retramatizes rather than helps children.

Attachment should be formed through safety and autonomy, not coercion.

Pediatrician's controversial advice to parents: 'Give in to your kids right away'

Pediatrician advises parents to say 'yes' to minor requests to simplify parenting and support mental health.

Outsmarting Your Child's Overthinking: What Actually Helps

Managing worry is a skill children can learn, not an inherent flaw.

Parents should be present to support their anxious children, even if not perfect.

fromDaily Mom magazine

Parenting

Junior High Advice: Help Parents Navigate Middle School

The Harmful Myth of Holding Time

Holding time is a discredited practice harmful to vulnerable children.

Forced physical closeness retramatizes rather than helps children.

Attachment should be formed through safety and autonomy, not coercion.

Pediatrician's controversial advice to parents: 'Give in to your kids right away'

Pediatrician advises parents to say 'yes' to minor requests to simplify parenting and support mental health.

Outsmarting Your Child's Overthinking: What Actually Helps

Managing worry is a skill children can learn, not an inherent flaw.

Parents should be present to support their anxious children, even if not perfect.

fromDaily Mom magazine

Parenting

Junior High Advice: Help Parents Navigate Middle School

more#child-psychology

What to know about new guidelines on screen time for teens, how to implement healthy screen habits

Parents must be aware of their children's media consumption, as it impacts brain development just like healthy eating.

The Attractiveness of the 'Manosphere' for Young Teens

The series Adolescence showcases the dangers of the manosphere and its impact on young teens' social and emotional development.

3 weeks ago

Parenting

Should You Let Teens Sleep Late During the Summer, Or Wake Them Up?

NYC parents

fromABC7 New York

What to know about new guidelines on screen time for teens, how to implement healthy screen habits

Parents must be aware of their children's media consumption, as it impacts brain development just like healthy eating.

The Attractiveness of the 'Manosphere' for Young Teens

The series Adolescence showcases the dangers of the manosphere and its impact on young teens' social and emotional development.

3 weeks ago

Parenting

Should You Let Teens Sleep Late During the Summer, Or Wake Them Up?

more#teen-development

4 weeks ago

1 Thing A Pediatrician Wishes Parents Would Stop Doing

After shifts filled with parental guilt, emergency doctor Tamara Gafoor reassures parents that seeking help for their children is the correct decision, not a burden.

Canada news

The Hidden Faces of Child and Teen Anxiety

Anxiety in children and teens often presents as defiance, withdrawal, or irritability, masking deeper struggles that require attention.

fromThe Atlantic

What 'Adolescence' Understands About Phones and Kids

The show illustrates how a screen-based childhood can lead to severe consequences, including violence and mental health crises.

fromArs Technica

Mom horrified by Character.AI chatbots posing as son who died by suicide

Chatbots pose a risk by reinforcing suicidal ideation, particularly to vulnerable individuals, requiring parental awareness and vigilance.

Digital life

fromBuzzFeed

Gen Z Is Sharing Their Regrets Of Growing Up On The Internet, And It's Incredibly Bleak

Young people express regrets about internet usage, highlighting dangers like online predation and the creation of echo chambers.

fromNew York Post

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Parenting

Dear Abby: My sick child has become a burden to me

Parenting

Use Summer Break to Build Closer Bonds with Your Children

The Hidden Faces of Child and Teen Anxiety

Anxiety in children and teens often presents as defiance, withdrawal, or irritability, masking deeper struggles that require attention.

fromThe Atlantic

What 'Adolescence' Understands About Phones and Kids

The show illustrates how a screen-based childhood can lead to severe consequences, including violence and mental health crises.

fromArs Technica

Mom horrified by Character.AI chatbots posing as son who died by suicide

Chatbots pose a risk by reinforcing suicidal ideation, particularly to vulnerable individuals, requiring parental awareness and vigilance.

Digital life

fromBuzzFeed

Gen Z Is Sharing Their Regrets Of Growing Up On The Internet, And It's Incredibly Bleak

Young people express regrets about internet usage, highlighting dangers like online predation and the creation of echo chambers.

fromNew York Post

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Parenting

Dear Abby: My sick child has become a burden to me

Parenting

Use Summer Break to Build Closer Bonds with Your Children

more#mental-health

Is Your Child or Teen Buying Anti-Aging Products?

Tweens and teens are misguidedly following costly skincare trends from influencers that could cause damage to their skin, rather than sticking to basic care.

Parenting

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

Parents should decide if their kids should use Roblox, especially given safety concerns and explicit content risks.

One Thing Never To Say To Your Kids About Abusers (And What To Say Instead)

Educating children about safety can help them disclose abuse, but threats of violence against perpetrators may deter them from reporting.

UK news

Trust your child but do check their phone | Brief letters

fromMail Online

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Parenting

Police reveal the secret code children are using online

NYC parents

Warning issued to parents over giving young children slushie drinks

Video games

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

Parents should decide if their kids should use Roblox, especially given safety concerns and explicit content risks.

One Thing Never To Say To Your Kids About Abusers (And What To Say Instead)

Educating children about safety can help them disclose abuse, but threats of violence against perpetrators may deter them from reporting.

UK news

Trust your child but do check their phone | Brief letters

fromMail Online

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Parenting

Police reveal the secret code children are using online

NYC parents

Warning issued to parents over giving young children slushie drinks

more#child-safety

fromwww.mercurynews.com

How to get along when college grads move back home with parents

Navigating adult life at home requires mutual respect, clear expectations, and a collaborative approach between parents and young graduates.

fromDaily Mom magazine

Best Summer Reading 2025: Books & Teaching Programs To Help Struggling Readers

"The best summer reading experiences don't have to feel like punishment. Set against the backdrop of the right strategies and understanding of how different children learn..."

Parenting

Addiction and Original Sin

Incomplete messages about drug risks can lead to poor decision-making regarding substance use.

London politics

'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'

Parenting

Jenna Bush Hager's 3-Step Plan to Get Her Kids to Read More Books This Summer

Addiction and Original Sin

Incomplete messages about drug risks can lead to poor decision-making regarding substance use.

London politics

'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'

Parenting

Jenna Bush Hager's 3-Step Plan to Get Her Kids to Read More Books This Summer

more#education

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Kids See a Lot More Misinformation Than We Think

Children are increasingly exposed to misleading information online, exacerbated by AI-generated content and tools.

fromBuzzFeed

7 Child Stars Who Grew Up With Protective Parents Vs. 7 Who Opened Up About Being Exploited

Tatyana Ali credits her protective mother for helping her navigate the challenges of being a child star.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Advice for Parents of College Bound Students

Parents must recognize that today's college experience differs greatly from their own.

Realistic expectations about college life are essential for parents.

Emotional support from parents is crucial, but needs to align with the current college experience.

#online-safety

NYC parents

Nearly one million British children scammed online in last year

Young people, especially those aged 13, are significantly impacted by online scams, leading to emotional distress and financial loss.

Parents desire more support and guidance to help navigate online safety discussions with their children.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Safer Internet Day: 82pc of primary school-aged children now have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms

fromwww.mediaite.com

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

NYC parents

Pam Bondi Says She's Carrying Around Vial of Fake Fentanyl to Show That's All It Takes to Kill You'

NYC parents

Nearly one million British children scammed online in last year

Young people, especially those aged 13, are significantly impacted by online scams, leading to emotional distress and financial loss.

Parents desire more support and guidance to help navigate online safety discussions with their children.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Safer Internet Day: 82pc of primary school-aged children now have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms

fromwww.mediaite.com

NYC parents

Pam Bondi Says She's Carrying Around Vial of Fake Fentanyl to Show That's All It Takes to Kill You'

"The Talk" Needs an Upgrade: How Parents Can Empower Kids

Sex tech significantly shapes how young people learn and experience intimacy, necessitating open discussions for healthy boundaries.

The 12-year-old investor - How FIRE parents are teaching their kids to be financially savvy

Teaching children financial literacy from a young age can promote generational wealth and independence.

from24/7 Wall St.

Parenting

How I Plan to Protect My Kids' $20,000 Inheritance from Inflation and Overspending

fromBusiness Insider

The 12-year-old investor - How FIRE parents are teaching their kids to be financially savvy

Teaching children financial literacy from a young age can promote generational wealth and independence.

from24/7 Wall St.

Parenting

How I Plan to Protect My Kids' $20,000 Inheritance from Inflation and Overspending

more#financial-literacy

fromNew York Post

Dear Abby: My daughter wants to host the worst wedding ever

"Alexa's wedding is hers, not yours. Comfort yourselves with the knowledge that weddings come in all styles, and embracing her choices is crucial."

NYC parents

fromDecider

Paige DeSorbo tells Drew Barrymore she would "love an arranged marriage"

This is a hot take. If my mom doesn't like him, I don't like him. If you can't charm my mom, how are you gonna charm me?

Relationships

Talking With Your Kids About the Current Chaos

Parents must guide children through societal fears and emotional turbulence as they deal with existential threats.

fromLos Angeles Times

Prep talk: Joshua Sur gives lift to Corona baseball team

Joshua Sur, senior outfielder for Corona High's 10-0 baseball team, is making headlines with his reliable hitting and strong defensive plays. The son of assistant coach Jason Sur, he adds depth to the team's success.

LA Clippers

Poker

March Madness Masks a Hidden Epidemic

The rise in sports betting, especially among young men, necessitates parental discussions about its risks.

The majority of gambling industry profits come from a small percentage of gamblers struggling with severe addiction.

fromIndependent

Should I let my 16-year-old son spend time alone with his girlfriend in his bedroom?

Parents often face dilemmas as their teenagers navigate the transition to adulthood; one pressing question is whether a teen should spend time alone with a partner at home.

Parenting

Video games

Parents should stop children gaming on Roblox if they are worried, says CEO

Parents should prioritise their comfort levels regarding their children's use of Roblox, as the platform faces concerns over bullying and explicit content.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.cbc.ca

Hey, parents: Advertisers could be using mobile games to build profiles about your kids | CBC News

Mobile games often exploit loopholes in child data protection laws, raising concerns for parents about privacy and data collection.

To Medicate or Not to Medicate: That Is the Question

Medication for a child's mental health can lead to significant positive changes, but it's a deeply personal decision for parents.

#emotional-development

Is It Ever Too Early to Focus on Emotional Well-Being?

Parents can nurture emotional intelligence in young children through intentional language and supportive conversations about feelings.

6 months ago

Parenting

How to Prepare Parents and Teens for First Loves

Is It Ever Too Early to Focus on Emotional Well-Being?

Parents can nurture emotional intelligence in young children through intentional language and supportive conversations about feelings.

more#emotional-development

6 months ago

Parenting

How to Prepare Parents and Teens for First Loves

What Parents Don't Know About Internet Porn: A Parent Guide

Parents often overestimate how much their teens disclose about their online behaviors and greatly underestimate the need for guidance on discussing porn.

Miscellaneous

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

6 months ago

Google's AI Caught Recommending Use of Sex Toys on Children

Google's AI mistakenly recommended a vibrator for child behavioral therapy, highlighting critical flaws in its output and potential for harm.