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Study finds parents can spot serious illness in children 90% of time

Study finds parents can spot serious illness in children 90% of time

By Stephen Beech Mother really does know best when it comes to their children's health, reveals new research. A parent’s concern is a warning sign - correctly identifying a youngster's sudden severe illness in over 90% of cases, according to the findings. A parent’s intuition

What children notice about today’s workplace that many adults no longer see

To kids, a workday can look like a screen, a headset and a lot of talking in circles. National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 23 gives children a clear view of the modern workforce, where screens, calls and home spaces dictate most of the day.

Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes

Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes

(COLUMBIA, SC) The first parents convicted of involuntary manslaughter for a mass school shooting committed by their child were Jennifer and James Crumbley. The Crumbleys were convicted in 2024, after their 15-year-old son Ethan killed four students at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021. In March 2026,

How to create a digital detox zone at home (and why it matters)

How to create a digital detox zone at home (and why it matters)

How to create a digital detox zone at home (and why it matters) Many families experience “tech creep”—answering work texts during dinner, scrolling social media during family movie night, or texting kids when they’re right down the hall. The problem isn’t just screens. It’s default settings

Many Americans store belongings at parents’ homes after moving out

Many Americans store belongings at parents’ homes after moving out

Americans either leave behind or toss 42% of their belongings when they first move away from home, according to a new survey. The online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults living away from their childhood home, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CubeSmart Self Storage, found the average

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool It was January 2022, and Rhian Allvin was in search of a space that could bring her vision to life. The early childhood leader had just finished up her nearly decade-long tenure as CEO of the National

UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews

UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews

Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday. The pilot was announced hours before the UK's upper house of parliament voted in favour of banning children