Kids - Page 42

May 18, 2023

Cincinnati schools told to ‘consider’ reporting child abuse if parents unsupportive of child’s gender identity

A memo given to Cincinnati Public Schools principals advises school staff to "consider" reporting child abuse if a student’s parents are unsupportive of his or her LGBTQ status.

May 17, 2023

Massachusetts state agency seeks law targeting parents who deny kids ‘gender-affirming care’

The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth wants the state to pass a child abuse law that targets parents who deny "gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth."

May 17, 2023

DeSantis cancels 'pronoun olympics' for students, teachers and says it's 'not happening' in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that students and teachers in Sunshine State schools will "never be forced to declare pronouns."

May 16, 2023

Body of missing Massachusetts boy, 4, found on island in Boston Harbor: state police

Massachusetts State Police said the body of Mohemed Fofena, a 4-year-old Boston pre-kindergarten student, was found on Spectacle Island. He went missing Sunday.

May 14, 2023

Baby plays with puppies in adorable video!

Baby Louie loves to play with the pug puppies in the house. See him hug the energetic pups! His mom has dedicated an Instagram account and Facebook page to the blossoming friendship here.

May 13, 2023

US teens are making fewer mental health emergency visits as pandemic eases, CDC says

Mental health emergency visits among adolescents in the U.S. are declining as pandemic restrictions loosen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

May 12, 2023

Teen violence drove spike in gun deaths, contrary to popular 'talking point': expert

The spike in gun deaths among children over a two-period was driven by violence among older teens, and likely amplified by absenteeism both during and COVID lockdowns, expert says.

May 11, 2023

Young boy waves goodbye to mom as he leave for day care

A young boy named Merrick from Bothell, Washington, waves goodbye to his mom on his way to day care in the morning. His mother Erin said it makes her morning and puts a smile on her face.

May 10, 2023

Reddit user's fiancé compared eating meat to slavery, says she's raising their kids to be vegan

A Reddit user sought advice after his fiancé decided their future children will be raised vegetarian — comparing eating meat to slavery. The couple also have other points of conflict, he says.

May 10, 2023

Kentucky mom and stepmom on helping others through grief: 'Joy and sadness can coexist'

Molly Rubesh, a mom and stepmom in Kentucky, was helping her stepsons through grief when her own father passed away — and found a way to share comfort for all through a new children's book.