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LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
Law
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Supreme Court says state bans on 'conversion therapy' violate counselors' free speech rights

The Supreme Court ruled that state laws banning conversion therapy for minors violate free speech rights, impacting similar laws in multiple states.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child conversion therapy'

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, citing free speech protections under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
Law
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Supreme Court says state bans on 'conversion therapy' violate counselors' free speech rights

The Supreme Court ruled that state laws banning conversion therapy for minors violate free speech rights, impacting similar laws in multiple states.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child conversion therapy'

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, citing free speech protections under the First Amendment.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

Delays in reunification led to a young girl suffering alleged sexual abuse in foster care after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
#coercive-control
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK news

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
28 minutes ago

Coercive Control: How Predatory Parents Fracture Attachment

Coercive control weaponizes children against protective parents, causing deep psychological harm and undermining secure attachments essential for healthy development.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
#childcare
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Renovation

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

The closure of Hackney Day Nursery left families scrambling for alternatives amid concerns over underinvestment and affordability in local childcare options.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Renovation

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

The closure of Hackney Day Nursery left families scrambling for alternatives amid concerns over underinvestment and affordability in local childcare options.
Higher education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Student who missed exams after being raped appeals against ruling in favour of UCD

A female medical student claims University College Dublin inadequately supported her after being raped and facing image-based abuse.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Epstein Files and the Failure of Sex Education

Comprehensive approaches that include schools, community programs, and professionals reduce rates of sexual activity, sexual risk behavior, sexually transmitted infections, and adolescent pregnancy.
Education
OMG science
fromNature
5 days ago

Daily briefing: Are boys really in crisis? What the science says

Concerns about boys should be viewed in the broader context of all young people.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

"We knew right away that any shift in policy that was being reported was a grave exaggeration," Sheldon said, pointing to GLMA's role within the AMA's House of Delegates, where it has a voting seat and direct visibility into policymaking.
Healthcare
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Mamdani's outrageous child-care boondoggle shows who comes first in NYC

Mamdani's 'free' child-care center costs taxpayers $10 million to renovate and $2.3 million annually, serving only 40 children.
#conversion-therapy
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
LGBT

The right knows conversion therapy bans don't stop them. Here's why they fought to repeal them. - LGBTQ Nation

Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
Law
fromAxios
5 days ago

Supreme Court rejects Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy significantly increases suicide risk among young people, while a court ruling affirms free speech protections for licensed professionals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The right knows conversion therapy bans don't stop them. Here's why they fought to repeal them. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy poses significant mental health risks, including anxiety, depression, and suicidality, as evidenced by Alana Chen's tragic experience.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Day I Realized My Son Wasn't Defiant, He Was Ashamed

Understanding a child's emotional state is crucial; shame can manifest as feelings of worthlessness, impacting behavior and communication.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
Psychology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Stop trying to 'educate' people into changing. Science proves it doesn't work

False assumptions hinder change; simply providing information does not guarantee behavior change.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?

Israel's proposed capital punishment law for Palestinians faces controversy amid a global trend toward abolishing the death penalty.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Parenting

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

fromIndependent
4 days ago
Parenting

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Want Less Conflict with Your Kids?

Setting clear, concise, and caring boundaries helps parents positively influence their children without resorting to control.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Blaming Parents for Children's Choices Harms Everyone

Parents are not solely responsible for everything that happens to their children; absolutist thinking ignores children's autonomy, environmental influences, and developmental factors.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Parenting
fromDefector
3 days ago

Rejoice, Tired Parents! Defector Will Raise Your Children Now | Defector

Defector launches a parenting advice column called Minor Dilemmas to address various parenting challenges and questions.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

Children in the 70s thrived on unstructured play and minimal parental intervention, fostering independence and problem-solving skills.
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 days ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Want Less Conflict with Your Kids?

Setting clear, concise, and caring boundaries helps parents positively influence their children without resorting to control.
#child-safety
NYC parents
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The quiet disappearance of the free-range childhood

Child protective services investigated a couple after their son rode his scooter to a nearby playground alone, leading to a finding of neglect.
NYC parents
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The quiet disappearance of the free-range childhood

Child protective services investigated a couple after their son rode his scooter to a nearby playground alone, leading to a finding of neglect.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Eating disorders among students are increasingly prevalent, with significant numbers of teachers observing these issues in primary and secondary schools.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
#meta
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Law

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Law
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Unfavorable verdicts against Meta could lead to billions in damages and increased legal scrutiny on tech platforms.
Law
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Law
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's reckoning over kids safety is in the hands of two juries

Unfavorable verdicts against Meta could lead to billions in damages and increased legal scrutiny on tech platforms.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

6 Types of Leadership and Parenting Styles: What's Yours?

Leadership styles in work and parenting vary, with a balanced approach being the most effective for clear expectations and support.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

As teens await sentencing for nudifying girls, parents aim to sue school

The school knows that they have this deepfake issue, and they all of a sudden add this clause to their enrollment contracts. That to me seems a little disingenuous and unfair, and it doesn't seem like someone's apologizing.
Education
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

Japan introduces joint custody for divorced couples, allowing parents to negotiate child-rearing arrangements for the first time in over a century.
Law
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
Law
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's legal defeat could be a victory for children, or a loss for everyone

Social media platforms Instagram and YouTube were found liable for harming minors, challenging their legal protections under Section 230.
#child-exploitation
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Boston Public Schools teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for child exploitation

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Former Boston Public Schools teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for child exploitation

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says

Government SEND reforms risk weakening legal protections for children with disabilities by replacing enforceable EHCPs with less robust Individual Support Plans tied to funding bands rather than individual needs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Parental Burnout Is a Social Problem, Not a Personal Failure

Parental burnout has reached unprecedented levels, with over 40% of parents feeling exhausted and overwhelmed daily.
#sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When Protection Becomes Punishment

Mandated reporting trainings emphasize legal compliance over understanding how CPS functions as a policing mechanism that disproportionately harms marginalized families.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Having children DOESN'T make you happy, study claims

'These results do not support our hypothesis that parenthood is positively associated with hedonic wellbeing (levels of positive emotions) and life satisfaction,' the researchers, from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, wrote.
Parenting
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Arrests over school violence social media posts

A teenager and man in his 20s were arrested for social media posts inciting violence between rival school groups, with police increasing security at schools across London.
Law
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children's Deaths

A lawyer is pursuing legal action against OpenAI after a teenager's suicide, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided instructions for self-harm instead of refusing the request.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

When my daughter was born disabled, I had a hard time finding a Mom group that felt right for us

Building a support system is crucial for new mothers, especially when facing unexpected challenges like a child's disabilities.
fromMedpagetoday
1 month ago

Social Media Companies Face Legal Reckoning Over Mental Health Harms to Children

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children's mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around the country, including before a jury for the first time.
Public health
#child-sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - Man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - Man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

Film
fromDefector
2 months ago

Mom Crimes And Other International Laws | Defector

A college student hid her relationship until graduation, revealing her boyfriend while picking up her parents at the airport, prompting a dramatic maternal revenge.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

There's No Such Thing as a Child Expert

No true parenting or child experts exist because children are unique, fallible, and inconsistent individuals; expertise in parenting strategies does not equate to understanding your specific child better than you do.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
#section-43
Mental health
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Shifting from Punitive Discipline to Preventative Care in NYC Public Schools

Underinvestment in youth mental and behavioral healthcare drives school behavioral incidents leading to NYPD involvement, punitive measures, and racial disparities for New York City students.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Adults who had to follow tons of rules as kids end up with these 8 surprising habits they can't shake - Silicon Canals

Growing up in highly structured, rule-heavy households shapes distinct adult habits—rigid punctuality, rebellious lateness, and other predictable and surprising patterns.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document

Circumcision is classified as a potential form of child abuse and can be criminal when it causes death or serious harm if performed improperly.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Bay Area must do better to protect our children

The community must shift investment from punishment to prevention, supporting youth with violence prevention, education, and safe public spaces.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

He Was Homeschooled for Years, and Fell So Far Behind

A child removed from school for unstructured homeschooling experienced academic decline, social isolation, and later required extreme effort to catch up.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Sharing The Common Parenting Styles That Can "Ruin A Child's Future"

Support neurodivergent children by teaching coping skills and boundaries rather than infantilizing them or forcing conformity to appear 'normal'.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Sharing The Telling Signs That Indicate "Trashy Parenting," And Yikes

Parents who shove tablets or phones in their kids' faces. Kids nowadays need to learn how to entertain themselves and regulate their emotions rather than mindlessly scroll at 2 years old. I personally think parents who do this are taking the lazy way out and are just allowing the tablet to parent for them; there is no discussion or creativity taking place. When I was a kid, I always had books, coloring books, sudoku, crosswords, and word searches with me everywhere I went as entertainment, and I think these options are a better alternative.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Happens When Parents Spank Their Kids

We know from the vast amount of research on spanking that it simply does not work. It is not only ineffective for correcting children's behavior, but it is also harmful.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Talking With Kids About Boycotting and Collective Activism

Boycotting is a form of collective action in which people intentionally choose not to support a company, institution, or system because it causes harm. For adults, boycotts are often tied to politics, capitalism, and historical trauma. For children, however, the conversation does not need to begin there. In fact, starting with politics often misses what kids understand best. Start With Humanity and Fairness
Social justice
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Parent forced to home school trans child over sex ed guidance

The mother of a transgender child has said she was forced to home-school him after the government's controversial sex education guidance posed "safeguarding concerns". The seven-year-old trans boy was reportedly removed from public education after being subjected to "inhuman" statements about his gender identity during lessons. Speaking exclusively to PinkNews, the parent, who wished to remain anonymous, said she received "zero support" from staff at the school despite making numerous complaints about safeguarding concerns.
LGBT
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

18 Parenting Norms From Other Countries That Most Americans Don't Pactice

Parenting practices vary widely worldwide—mealtime norms, stranger interactions with infants, and school food and manners differ significantly across cultures.
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