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Free summer lunches return for kids in Bozeman

Free summer lunches return for kids in Bozeman

Bozeman, Mont. — Free weekday lunches for kids are back on the front lawn at the Bozeman Public Library as local groups work to fill the gap families face during summer. Children can pick up a free meal from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is offered

Teacher explains why social media ban for kids under 16 is necessary

Teacher explains why social media ban for kids under 16 is necessary

By Lauren Wilkin A teacher who banned smartphones in his own home says the U.K.’s new social media ban for under-16s is a “brave and bold step.” The move, announced by the prime minister today, will stop under-16s from accessing platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Parents, Check In With Your Debt Before Summer Spending Ramps Up

Parents, Check In With Your Debt Before Summer Spending Ramps Up

For parents, the start of summer can be an especially expensive time of year between family travel, camps and keeping the kids entertained. And while some may feel pressure to overspend to make the summer fun happen, this could instead be the season where you make a plan to become

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Research shows that access to unsecured firearms increases risks for both unintentional injury and suicide, yet many people still struggle with how, when,

Safer or creepy? Half of parents track their adult kids’ whereabouts

Safer or creepy? Half of parents track their adult kids’ whereabouts

By Stephen Beech Half of parents still track their adult children's whereabouts, reveals new location tracking research. But one in four moms and dads say location tracking their grown-up sons and daughters actually increases their anxiety. Built-in smartphone apps and location-sharing features allow "helicopter&

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

(LOS ANGELES) Long gone are the days of the distant dad. According to some estimates, the average time dads spend caring for their kids each day has quadrupled over the past 50 years. Their attitudes about parenting are also changing. Today, men are about as likely as mothers to say

How caring for aging parents brings families back together

How caring for aging parents brings families back together

In spite of burnout and exhaustion, most Americans who are caring for an aging parent said it has healed their relationship with them. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 sandwich generation parents who also care for an aging parent, in which most (88%) said that caregiving