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Health & Science

Study: African-American Teens Face Racist ‘Microaggressions’ Multiple Times Per Day

By Ana Connery May 17, 2022

A study at Rutgers University shows Black teens actually experience racial discrimination at a staggering rate of five times per day. Whether the comments boiled down to teasing about their hair or…

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Longer school days and years remain rare as schools fight learning loss with optional time

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3 not-quite-true claims about the pandemic and schools

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on American…

CDC: Masks can come off in schools unless COVID metrics are high

By Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat February 28, 2022

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Study shows new way pandemic impacts kids’ mental health—these free and low-cost therapy options can help

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What to do when your child shares explicit material: A step-by-step guide

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Helpful Phrases to Use When Your Child Is Testing Your Patience

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31 Day Family Mental Health Boost Challenge

By Joanna Eng April 26, 2022
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What to say when introducing your child to a new partner

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7 Messages to Send to Your Child When They Need A Boost

By Mckenna Saady April 11, 2022

Health & Science

Faceless people scolding sad teen.

Study: African-American Teens Face Racist ‘Microaggressions’ Multiple Times Per Day

By Ana Connery May 17, 2022

A study at Rutgers University shows Black teens actually experience racial discrimination at a staggering rate of five times per…

Mother holder her newborn.

Hospitals Following ‘Baby-Friendly’ Rules May Have Worse Outcomes For Mother and Baby

May 10, 2022
African American teen looking depressed.

CDC Survey Uncovers Growing Mental Health Threat to Teens

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Mom talking to preteen daughter on her bed.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Preteen For Their First Period

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Better World

Young evacuees of Japanese ancestry awaiting their turn for baggage inspection.

Script for talking to your kids about Japanese internment camps

By Joanna Eng May 11, 2022
Four teens sitting outside distracted by phones.

Children Are Learning About the War in Ukraine Through TikTok—Here’s What Parents Need to Know

By Mckenna Saady May 3, 2022
Teen reads on tablet at home.

NYC Counters School Book Bans With Free Books For All

By Mckenna Saady April 29, 2022

Education

Teen smoking at school.

Study Shows Schools Themselves May Influence Students’ Risky Behaviors

By Cassandra Etienne May 5, 2022

A study of youth in high-performing school environments found that low-income minority high school students in these academic settings were…

Longer school days and years remain rare as schools fight learning loss with optional time

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Teacher and students plant vegetables in school garden.

New Trend In Education Teaches Kids About Sustainable Agriculture

April 19, 2022

‘Am I not allowed to mention myself?’ Schools grapple with new restrictions on teaching about gender and sexuality

April 15, 2022

Teachers should normalize asking students for their pronouns

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Faceless people scolding sad teen.
Health & Science May 17, 2022

Study: African-American Teens Face Racist ‘Microaggressions’ Multiple Times Per Day

A study at Rutgers University shows Black teens actually experience racial discrimination at a staggering rate of five times per day. Whether the comments boiled down to teasing about their…

Screaming girl on bed having tantrum.
Family, Kids & Relationships May 16, 2022

12 sneaky signs that your kid might need more attention

If you feel like your child is caught in a cycle of negative or annoying behavior, and it’s affecting the mood in the house and your stress level, it’s possible…

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Family, Kids & Relationships May 13, 2022

What to do when your child shares explicit material: A step-by-step guide

It’s a fear so many parents have—finding out your child has shared sexual photos or videos online or with another individual. Unfortunately, it’s incredibly common, with some studies saying as…

Young evacuees of Japanese ancestry awaiting their turn for baggage inspection.
Better World May 11, 2022

Script for talking to your kids about Japanese internment camps

Everyone learns about World War II in school, but do you and your kids know much about the internment camps that Japanese American families were forced into during the war?…

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