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Parenting

The Kid Whisperer: How to stop owning your kid’s irresponsibility

The Kid Whisperer: How to stop owning your kid’s irresponsibility

  • Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service

Dear Kid Whisperer, The words “I know!” are going to make me lose my mind. My 16-year-old says this every time he’s leaving the house and I remind him to not forget something like his backpack or swimsuit or wallet. I know that he does not “know”: If I didn’t remind him, he would forget. He …

For pregnant Nashville students, Ella's House changes everything

For pregnant Nashville students, Ella's House changes everything

  • RACHEL WEGNER USA Today Network

Ella's House offers free or low-cost housing and other resources to pregnant and parenting mothers in Middle Tennessee colleges. In the nonprofit's words, it supports students "through semesters and trimesters."

Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk

Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk

  • COURTNEY ROZEN Reuters

Alphabet's Google and Meta's sponsorships of those lessons are fueling criticism that the companies are finding new ways to encourage kids to become dependent on social media.

How Rx Kids’ cash aid is helping Michigan moms afford diapers, food and rent

How Rx Kids’ cash aid is helping Michigan moms afford diapers, food and rent

  • NUSHRAT RAHMAN Detroit Free Press

By this summer, a cash aid program for moms and babies will have gone from operating in one city to more than 60 communities across Michigan.

Tennessee McDonald's manager has fostered 91 teen girls in 15 years

Tennessee McDonald's manager has fostered 91 teen girls in 15 years

  • BRAD SCHMITT USA Today Network

Several of Donna Neal's foster children said she mixes tough love, a big heart and Big Macs to launch some of the state's most challenging foster kids into living independently.

No clear autism link to antidepressant use during pregnancy, large study finds

No clear autism link to antidepressant use during pregnancy, large study finds

  • Nancy Lapid Reuters

The use of antidepressants while pregnant does not raise the children's risk for developmental disorders such as autism, according to an analysis of data from more than 25 million pregnancies.

The Kid Whisperer: How to reteach kids about their place in the world

The Kid Whisperer: How to reteach kids about their place in the world

  • Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service

Dear Kid Whisperer, I am at a loss. I have a 10-year-old son who simply refuses to do what I tell him. I tell him to take out the trash, he refuses. I tell him to sit down for dinner, he refuses. I tell him to wear different clothes, he refuses. I feel like I need to do something, but I don’…

Social Security says these 2 baby names were most popular in 2025

Social Security says these 2 baby names were most popular in 2025

    The most-registered baby name for boys and girls has remained unchanged for the seventh year in a row.

    Most popular baby names for 2025 revealed by BabyCenter

    Most popular baby names for 2025 revealed by BabyCenter

      Discover the trending baby names for 2025. Olivia and Noah top the list, with new favorites like Eliana and Luca.

      KFILE finds deleted tweets from Trump's new Surgeon General pick knocking his policies

      KFILE finds deleted tweets from Trump's new Surgeon General pick knocking his policies

        KFILE's exclusive report uncovers deleted social media posts from President Trump’s Surgeon General pick, Dr. Nicole Saphier, where she quietly deleted posts criticizing Trump and the administration’s handling of an unproven link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. CNN's Andrew …

        TikTok's Dr. Becky Kennedy gives advice to working moms

        TikTok's Dr. Becky Kennedy gives advice to working moms

          The clinical psychologist and viral TikTok creator sat down at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Austin, Texas to give advice on modern parenting.

          The Kid Whisperer: How to give more attention to positive behaviors than negative ones in the classroom

          The Kid Whisperer: How to give more attention to positive behaviors than negative ones in the classroom

            Dear Kid Whisperer, I've heard you say in trainings that you should notice kids once every 90 seconds, and I do that. My question is: How much noticing is too much noticing? Does noticing kids this often train them to need constant noticing in order to continue using positive behaviors? Does it become less effective over time? Can kids become "desensitized" to noticing? Answer: The quick ...

            Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class

            Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class

              Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online.

              The Kid Whisperer: How to deal with sass-mouth

              The Kid Whisperer: How to deal with sass-mouth

                Dear Kid Whisperer, I'm dealing with a lot of sass and talking-back with my 13-year-old daughter. Her dad and I are divorced. She is a really sweet and intelligent kid, but her dad lets her behave this way at his house, so she thinks she can do it with me, as well. How do I get her back to being the sweet kid I know she is? Answer: While I will show you exactly what to do to get your kid to ...

                Movies & Television

                Judith Light sees 'The Terror' series as a way to talk about important subjects

                Judith Light sees 'The Terror' series as a way to talk about important subjects

                Leading the ‘Way Home’: Andie MacDowell opens Hallmark to deeper stories, new era

                Leading the ‘Way Home’: Andie MacDowell opens Hallmark to deeper stories, new era

                Review: ‘Is God Is’ probes frightening story of family

                Review: ‘Is God Is’ probes frightening story of family

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                John Krasinksi brings his Jack Ryan to theaters | Streamed & Screened podcast

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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