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I long to have a stay-at-home son. Thankfully, there’s a little guy who will never leave me | Emma Beddington
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (795+ words) A surprise family member " a sweet, youthful tortoise " is staving off my maternal hunger pangs after our human offspring recently decampedIt feels pathetic to admit this, but I'm still a bit unmoored by my sons leaving after Christmas. There's a…...
Children Starting School Are Trying to Swipe Books Like They're Phones
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (382+ words) Published Jan 25, 2026 9:00 AM EST An alarming proportion of kids just starting school are baffled by how books work. In a new survey of primary, or elementary, school staff conducted by the UK charity Kindred Squared, the teachers estimated that nearly…...
Recipe Box: Healthy meals for busy parents
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (847+ words) DICKINSON " In the October 13, 2002 edition of The Dickinson Press, Rhonda Hecker sat down with daycare owner Beth Strube, who shares how she makes it work as a working mother with 3 daughters at home. Her recipes include teriyaki pork kebabs, meatball…...
Labour’s SEND reforms mean my children could be 'lost through the cracks"
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (1135+ words) A father has said he fears his son with special needs would be "lost through the cracks" if he is stripped of support at school under Labour's sweeping reforms. The i Paper understands that students with special educational needs and…...
Screen time limits for children are no longer enough, new US report finds
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (658+ words) Experts say guidance is "refreshing" as it puts more emphasis on responsibility of companies and society The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidance on how to protect children"s mental health in the digital age " emphasizing the need…...
Surrogate opens up on the 'loneliness' of carrying someone else's baby
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (1006+ words) By LUKE CHAFER, HEALTH REPORTER A single mother-of-five who carried babies for two gay couples has opened up about the emotional toll of surrogacy " admitting she often felt 'invisible and lonely'. Dawn Wickhorst, 33, first decided to become a surrogate in…...
Targeting OxLDL Boosts PD-1 Immunotherapy in Osteosarcoma
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (1012+ words) In the ever-evolving landscape of cancer research, discoveries continue to emerge that reshape our understanding of tumor biology and therapeutic strategies. A noteworthy study conducted by Zeng, Chen, Luo, and their team, published in the journal Molecular Cancer, highlights a…...
I flourished in the hyper-masculine world of wrestling - then came out as trans
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (1293+ words) Walking away from the merchandise table at the Northern Wrestling Federation show in Ludlow, Kentucky, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. I'd just seen an old friend and colleague of mine, wrestler Wildcat Chris Harris. Expecting a joyous reunion, I…...
Bible Valentine Chalk Board Craft For Kids
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (501+ words) Home " Blog " Kids Activities " Bible Valentine Chalk Board Craft For Kids Published Jan 25, 2026 Today we are making a Bible Valentine craft. Kids of all ages will love making this chalk board craft with hearts and a Bible verse reminding them…...
I used formula to feed my baby - I was made to feel like a failure
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (1334+ words) You shouldn't use formula, that stuff is made in a lab. You can do it if you put your mind to it." I couldn't believe what I was hearing." I was in the newborn trenches when I called one of…...