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Pathetic, lazy parents whose kids can use iPads but not books should be ashamed
16+ min ago (1375+ words) Read on for Jane's thoughts on the four lessons the Beckham family drama have taught her and Amanda Holden making a Sunday roast for her family while in the nude and IMAGINE spending years training to be a primary school…...
Photo gallery: Wyoming Seminary hosts Cardboard Challenge
42+ min ago (116+ words) Children in grades K through 8 participated in Wyoming Seminary's Cardboard Challenge as part of the school's STEM/CSS Saturday at Sem." Children in grades K through 8 participated in Wyoming Seminary's Cardboard Challenge as part of the school's STEM/CSS Saturday…...
Exploring Prematurity’s Role in Rare Genetic Disorders
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (869+ words) In the realm of genetic research, the nuances of how different factors interact with human development are continuously being explored. A significant study, led by a team including notable researchers such as Wootton, Campbell, and Richardson, meticulously investigates the intricate…...
‘I try to bring hope’: Minneapolis residents step up for immigrant kids threatened by fed agents
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (668+ words) Faced with heightened anti-immigration vigilance and increased cases of detentions in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents, volunteers are teaming up to provide safe homes for children who are vulnerable on account of their parents' detentions. More than 2,000 federal agents are…...
After another measles case in Georgia, Emory physician urges everyone to check their vaccination status
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (232+ words) GPB's Peter Biello speaks with Dr. Andi Shane about the measles virus and how to protect yourself. Dr. Andi Shane:Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here, Peter. Peter Biello:So measles is extremely contagious. Can you spell out…...
19 Things From Target That'll Plain Save The Day For Busy Parents
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (1293+ words) Whether you're struggling through the baby stage or shuffling between school and practices, we could all use a few time savers. Promising review:"Super cute multi-functional baby toy with soft colors and teething accessories." "Brittany b Price:$8.49 for two rattles....
Exploring Adult Picky Eating: A Developmental Perspective
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (905+ words) In a groundbreaking investigation into adult picky eating, researchers have shed light on the complex developmental pathways that shape this increasingly recognized phenomenon. The exploration, spearheaded by Lev-Ari and colleagues, delves into how early life experiences and environmental factors may…...
Minneapolis residents shelter immigrant children separated from parents and sought by federal agents
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (1019+ words) When federal immigration agents pounded on the door of his Minneapolis home, the oldest son in a family of 10 knew he had to move his siblings to a safer place. Their mother, a 41-year-old Indigenous Ecuadorian office cleaner without a…...
My Husband Is Forcing Me to Choose Between Our Kid and Our Marriage. This Is Impossible.
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (445+ words) Woman and man back to back, while a young man sits on a couch. Care and Feeding is Slate's parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My husband and I…...
My Rude, Nosy Mother-in-Law Just “Had” to Walk in On Us Having Sex. Our Sex Life Will Never Be the Same.
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (1004+ words) A man and a woman in bed getting caught or walked in on while having sex with surprised expressions and the woman is on top and a neon pink wilting flower emoji. How to Do It is Slate's sex advice…...