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March 16, 2023

Investigation underway after AI tool may have misinterpreted a child’s disability as parental neglect

The U.S. child welfare system is under investigation for using an artificial intelligence tool that may have discriminated against people with disabilities.

March 15, 2023

Drag queen book event in New York City now has competition: Libs of TikTok creator will host one for families

Writing on Twitter, Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik has announced a children's book event this weekend in New York City, as an alternative to a drag queen story hour.

March 15, 2023

Teen girls spend more time on ‘sensitive’ social media content that can harm mental health, report says

The mental health impact from social media on teen girls is becoming apparent through recent studies. Many teens use it to connect with others, yet social media use can cause harm.

March 15, 2023

Netflix show for pre-schoolers draws backlash over non-binary character 'coming out' with they/them pronouns

A Netflix Jr. show received backlash online for depicting a nonbinary character who comes out to its grandmother

March 15, 2023

Family as cornerstone of society: How to celebrate the birthday that means the most

A mom of four in Florida shares a fun and unique idea for strengthening the family: Create a family birthday and celebrate it each year with the kids, no matter how old they are.

March 14, 2023

Surge of teen girls experiencing sexual violence is 'dramatic,' with officials calling it a 'crisis'

Teenage girls are struggling with sexual violence at surging rates across the United States, the CDC says. The government is recognizing this as a crisis.

March 14, 2023

What is 'Huggy Wuggy,' the 'sinister'-looking toy popping up for sale on streets of NYC?

Huggy Wuggy is a video game character that some schools are concerned could be used to scare children. Safety experts urge caution about online content for kids.

March 13, 2023

Reddit post about grown kids reveals parents' biggest regrets — and it's not what you think

A Reddit user took to that social media platform to ask other Redditors about how their adult kids turned out — and if they could attribute results to their parenting. Here are some surprises.

March 13, 2023

Teen girls are struggling with mental illness at record levels, with many 'persistently sad,' data reveals

The mental illness crisis in the United States is a highly concerning issue — specifically among teenage girls. Many are turning to self harm and attempting suicide.

March 13, 2023

Schools say American kids are hungry as institutions face debts for unpaid meals

As pandemic-era free meal programs end, children at schools are becoming hungry. Teachers around the country are worried it may affect their education.