Parents Enrolling Kids

Oklahoma state school board approves proposal requiring parents to report citizenship when enrolling students

The Oklahoma Board of Education on Tuesday approved a proposal that would require parents to declare their citizenship status when enrolling their students in schools. The 6-0 vote sends the ...

The Hill - 2d

Oklahoma parents enrolling kids might have to prove kids' citizenship status

Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools would be required to provide proof of their child's citizenship status under a proposal aimed at helping President Trump's immigration policies.

CBS News - 2d

Parents whose kids become confident, successful adults avoid this 2-word phrase, says Ivy League-trained psychologist

Telling your child "Good job!" might not be the effective confidence boost most parents likely think, says child psychologist Becky Kennedy. Here's why.

CNBC - 4d

Schools aren't as plugged in as they should be to kids' diabetes tech, parents say

With continuous glucose monitors, students with Type 1 diabetes no longer have to visit the school nurse for a finger prick. But some parents say it falls to them to keep an eye on blood sugar ...

CBS News - 6d

How Palmer has inspired kids of St Kitts

Cole Palmer's pride in his family history is inspiring children on the Caribbean island of St Kitts - as BBC Sport discovered when speaking to Prime Minister Terrance Drew.

BBC News - 6d

Republicans introduce bill that aims to protect parental rights

Republicans in the House and Senate introduced a bill Thursday called the Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act, upping the fight over parental rights. The goal of bill is to apply the strict ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

College enrollment now higher than pre-pandemic levels

College enrollment numbers are higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic for the first time in five years. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released a report Thursday showing ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Parents Cheer as Ms. Rachel Heads to Netflix

Rachel Accurso, the beloved children’s YouTube star, announced a deal with the streaming service, broadening her audience and making it even easier to find her content.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Donald Trump's kids, grandkids at inauguration: See then and now

Donald Trump's family was by his side on Inauguration Day.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Denmark to ditch ‘parenting competency’ tests for Greenlandic families

Human rights bodies have long criticised the tests as culturally unsuitable for Greenlandic people. Denmark has announced it is abandoning the use of highly controversial “parenting competency” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Stanford psychologist: This is 'the single greatest thing we can do as parents' to raise emotionally intelligent kids

When a child feels heard instead of shamed for their feelings, they are more open to changing their behavior.

CNBC - Jan. 20

When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’

Would six-year-old Malakhi be strict? Could the grownups give up their phones? Three writers let their children set the rules. Zoe Williams Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

£20,000 offered in search for parents of three abandoned babies

Police appeal for information relating to three babies abandoned by the same parents shortly after birth in east London. A reward of £20,000 is also being offered by Crimestoppers.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Justices agree to hear Maryland case on parents' rights and LGBTQ books

The Supreme Court said Friday it would review a case involving a group of Maryland parents who sued their children’s school district over its refusal to allow them to opt out of elementary school ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Why the increase in child-care costs comes at a bad time for many parents

As more companies require remote employees to return to the office, working parents are struggling not only with upended schedules, but with the expense of additional child care.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds

International research also reveals conscientious or agreeable children are likely to receive preferential treatment. As Philip Larkin once noted, your mum and dad have a lasting effect on you. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

BBC News - Jan. 14

I've studied over 200 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence have parents who do 7 things early on

Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says those who raise the emotionally intelligent kids do seven key things.

CNBC - Jan. 12

In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support

A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

How much does 401(k) auto-enrollment help workers save for retirement?

Making saving easy remains essential

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

More people in late 20s still living with parents

The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

How to talk to kids about natural disasters

Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Ohio governor signs bill requiring schools to notify parents of ‘sexuality content’

Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday requiring educators to reveal a student’s gender identity to their families and allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

'Unfair' to call parents into school to change nappies

A council says parents will have to come in to change children who soil themselves in school.

BBC News - Jan. 8

California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents

Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.

The Hill - Jan. 8

FanDuel’s parent company just issued a profit warning. Blame the Detroit Lions.

There aren’t enough upsets in the National Football League, and that’s upsetting for investors in sports betting companies including Flutter Entertainment, the owner of FanDuel.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Affordable Care Act enrollments surge as Biden's term nears end, White House says

"That means that enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office," President Joe Biden said in a statement.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Obamacare Enrollment Hits Record Ahead of Trump’s Return

Almost 24 million Americans have signed up for plans offered under the Affordable Care Act, driven by subsidies that are expiring and that Congress may not renew.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit

The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on teaching kids to organize

The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.

CBS News - Jan. 6

NHL Debut Of Ozzy Wiesblatt An Inspiration For Deaf Community And Wonderful Parenting

Nashville Predators winger Ozzy Wiesblatt made his NHL debut on Friday. And Wiseblatt's connection to the deaf community makes him a terrific role model.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Questions to ask yourself … to be a more confident parent

Emily Oster, parenting guru and professor of economics, offers advice on finding your way as a parent. One thing that often distinguishes whether advice is helpful is if the person giving it is in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.

Wired - Jan. 4

Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results

Letting them take some responsibility for their choices is what prepares them for adult life.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

‘We’re in disbelief’: Parents mourn son killed in New Orleans attack

Following the deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans, the parents of 25-year-old victim Matthew Tenedorio spoke about their “disbelief” and grief after their son was killed.

NBC News - Jan. 2

The Rangers Have Recreated The Beloved ‘Kid Line’

Peter Laviolette has constructed a new version of The Kid Line.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents

This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

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