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Survey finds 78% of dads are parenting more openly than their own fathers did
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (771+ words) Grow Therapy reports that 78% of fathers are more open about parenting and mental health than their own dads, though many still struggle with emotional vulnerability. (MAYA LAB // Shutterstock/MAYA LAB // Shutterstock) Fathers pass down so much more than just genes…...
How families are paying for college when savings fall short
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (215+ words) College Ave reports that families struggling with college costs often rely on loans, scholarships and creative budgeting as savings fall short. (bluestork // Shutterstock/bluestork // Shutterstock) So, how are families paying for college? In this guide, College Ave, a private student…...
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger for its youth
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (549+ words) JOHANNESBURG " South Africa on Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising when over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were shot and killed by the police. The events of June 16, 1976 " now commemorated annually as Youth Day " are…...
Movies and TV shows casting in Savannah
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (173+ words) Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Savannah, nearby cities, and nationwide,…...
Movies and TV shows casting in Atlanta
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (383+ words) Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Boston. (Grusho Anna // Shutterstock/Grusho Anna // Shutterstock) Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting…...
Georgia ranks 39th in nation for child well-being
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (247+ words) ATLANTA " An annual report on child well-being shows Georgia ranks in the bottom half of the country, with children faring worse overall than in many other states. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Report ranked Georgia 39th nationally and found the…...
Malaysia enforces social media ban for children under 16
2+ week, 2+ day ago (751+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia " Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms with at…...
Many Georgia foster children now living outside their home communities
2+ week, 5+ day ago (264+ words) ATLANTA " A growing number of foster children in Georgia are being placed outside of their home communities as the state struggles to recruit and retain foster parents. Data from the Georgia Department of Human Services shows that in Fulton County…...
Good dog! More children's hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
3+ week, 4+ day ago (964+ words) CINCINNATI " The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to…...
Gwinnett County opens new early learning center to prepare children for kindergarten " 95. 5 WSB
3+ week, 5+ day ago (221+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, GA " A new early learning center in Gwinnett County aims to help more children enter kindergarten ready to learn. Gwinnett Community Services Director Lindsey Jorstad said the Joyful Learning Academy is located in the Gwinnett Community Resource Center…...