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Hartford HealthCare unveils lactation pods for nursing families at MidState Medical Center
23+ min ago (107+ words) MERIDEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Hartford HealthCare has announced the unveiling of lactation pods at MidState Medical Center in Meriden on Tuesday. The Mamava Lactation Pods will expand access to private spaces for breastfeeding and pumping. A celebration is set to take…...
Nutrition Education Supports Decatur Public Schools Families
44+ min ago (188+ words) Nutrition Education Supports Decatur Public Schools Families'Decatur Tribune With a Heart of Illinois Community Foundation grant, University of Illinois Extension provided a variety of family-focused nutrition education activities to eight Decatur Public School locations between fall 2024 and fall 2025 Participating schools…...
Students across Rochester walk out to protest federal immigration crackdown
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (598+ words) ROCHESTER " They walked out of Century High School by the hundreds, chanting call-and-response protests. "What do we want?" "When do we want it?" The student walkout at Century was one of three demonstrations that took place at Rochester's public high…...
Mattel unveils first autistic Barbie doll, promoting inclusion and representation
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (238+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) " Mattel, Inc. has introduced its first-ever autistic Barbie doll, designed in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to authentically represent the experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum. The doll, part of the Barbie Fashionistas…...
'I was in too deep': Dad owns up to white lie he's told son for decades
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (523+ words) By Chloe Lee Longhetti| 27 minutes ago A "father has delighted Reddit users with a hilarious tale involving the animal affectionately known as the 'sea cow' and a white lie he's kept up for decades. The man, aged in his fifties,…...
‘Let-kids-be-kids’ bill clears Indiana House committee with bipartisan support
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (1086+ words) A bill to shield Hoosier parents from child welfare investigations solely for allowing their children age-appropriate independence cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Monday with bipartisan support. House Bill 1035 advanced to the full House on a 12-1 vote after more than…...
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (535+ words) Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with autism. The goal: to create a…...
I tried the only diaper without plastic on my kid’s butt — now I’m evangelizing
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (312+ words) All Things Lifestyle and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this story. Pricing and availability are subject to change. There comes a moment in every parent's life when you realize you have become the kind of person who has…...
Three Nashville students from School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt named semi-finalists in prestigious national science competition
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (498+ words) Three Nashville students from School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt named semi-finalists in prestigious national science competition'Vanderbilt University Three Nashville students from School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt named semi-finalists in prestigious national science competition Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 AM Three…...
AV Medical Center Opens Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (348+ words) Antelope Valley Medical Center has expanded its pediatric services with the introduction of a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, designed to provide life-saving care for critically ill children. AVMC recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the PICU. The…...