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A daycare teacher lost her job after a dad caught her repeatedly lying about a show featuring cartoon vegetables
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (1766+ words) When he asked outright, she reassured him it was appropriate, but never directly addressed his concern. A teacher gives presentation in class A father is currently trending on social media after his persistent search for the truth regarding his son's…...
Child experts reveal five phrases that never work on kids and five that really do
4+ day, 43+ min ago (1845+ words) A little girl being scolded by her father Parenting is arguably the most challenging job in the world, particularly on those days when it feels like your children simply aren't listening. It is easy for frustration to boil over, leading…...
Chinese study says early maternal touch may encourage social behavior and empathy in teenagers
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (1755+ words) Cuddling your baby now could lead to a helpful, caring teen. Left: Two young women stock a food donation box. Right: A mother holds her baby. The study, authored by Kuo Zhang and Jinlong Su, examined whether there were links…...
Denmark’s generous parental leave policies erase eighty percent of the ‘motherhood penalty’
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1755+ words) Paid leave and universal child care help moms stay attached to work, even as reduced hours trim pay. A Danish mom drops her young son at his school in Copenhagen. For many women in the U.S. and around the world, motherhood…...
Brothers vs. Sisters: Who is actually kinder to their siblings? Science finally has an answer.
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1786+ words) We assume boys are the aggressive ones, but a new global study suggests that when it comes to family, the rules change completely. A younger brother pulls his sister's hair I once threw a butter knife at my brother. In…...
How to avoid seeing disturbing video on social media and protect your peace of mind
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1774+ words) Avoiding unexpected trauma is not the same as tuning out. Social media often serves up disturbing images but you can minimize your exposure. When graphic videos like those of the recent shooting of a protester by federal agents in Minneapolis…...
Her 'mystery illness' was relentless. 6 years later, she finally got the diagnosis that changed her life.
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1835+ words) For six years, doctors couldn't explain her debilitating symptoms, until one neurologist finally uncovered the truth. Woman feeling ill lies on the couch For six long years, Maureen Henry lived in a painful and bewildering limbo. Plagued by a host…...