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Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine update has good news for parents of young kids
Pfizer has published its Q2 2021 financial report, which includes some tidbits about how ongoing efforts are expected to play out in the near future….
Child tax credit checks could come as a surprise to some
The Biden administration is preparing to send money to millions of Americans — including to some who may not want it. Its plan to have…
Toddler left in hot car died while mother tended to marijuana grow in California, officials say
The 3-year-old girl was left inside a car for about three hours when it was at least 100 degrees outside, according to Visalia police. Source:…
New Connecticut parenting bill gives LGBTQ families a sigh of relief
“We already know we are a family, and now with this bill passing, no one can tell us differently,” one lesbian mom said of the…
2-year-old in Maine shoots parents with unsecured gun
A 2-year-old boy in Maine injured himself and his parents when he accidentally shot them Wednesday after grabbing a loaded handgun off a nightstand in their…
Mother says sons were removed from Oklahoma classrooms for Black Lives Matter t-shirts
A mother in Oklahoma said two of her young sons, ages 8 and 5 years old, were removed from classrooms at their respective schools in…
Texas bill could send parents to prison for providing gender-affirming care
The measure would redefine child abuse to include parents who consent to hormone therapy and puberty blockers for their transgender children. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/texas-bill-could-send-parents-prison-providing-gender-affirming-care-n1264060 Droolin’ Dog…
House conservatives ramp up efforts on child care bills
Members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) are ramping up their efforts on childcare legislation, calling for the passage of three bills introduced by freshman…
YouTube’s New Supervised Accounts Keep Your Teens Safe From Bad Videos
As part of an effort to keep younger users safer online, YouTube just announced a supervised account option for parents of tweens and teens. The…
Illinois: Marijuana Consumers Still Face Discrimination in Family Court
Despite the enactment of adult use legalization with parental protections in place, consumers are still facing discrimination for legal marijuana use in court. The post…
Guest killed when cannon explodes at baby shower announcement party in Michigan
A Michigan man died on Saturday after he was hit with pieces of metal from a cannon that exploded after it was fired as a Michigan couple announced…
When car thief notices kid was left alone in stolen car, he returns to scold the mom
Soon after a gentleman in Beaverton, Oregon stole an SUV from a supermarket parking lot, he noticed a 4-year-old strapped into the back seat. Furious,…
How to Stop Kids from Talking to Strangers on Nintendo Switch
If you have kids that use a Nintendo Switch, you might worry that they could potentially talk to strangers in online-connected games. Luckily, Nintendo provides…
What’s the Easiest Video Chat Service to Use With Your Family?
Microsoft This year a lot of people are using video chat for the first time, and a lot of them might not be comfortable with…
Animal Jam was hacked, and data stolen. Here’s what parents need to know
WildWorks, the gaming company that makes the popular kids game Animal Jam, has confirmed a data breach. Animal Jam is one of the most popular…
I’m not saying being a single parent during a pandemic is difficult but I seem to be crying in the street with no shoes on
The loneliness of bringing up children alone is tricky to express at the best of times but when your movements are restricted, it’s on another…
Lawyers say they can’t find parents of 545 migrant children: report
Lawyers appointed to represent hundreds of children who were separated from their parents as a result of President Trump’s 2018 policy say they are having…
How Trump Changed Childhood
Two years ago, in advance of the midterm elections, I interviewed eight families across the United States who’d had babies on or within days of…
Baby born on an airplane over Alaska named ‘Sky’ by mom
A baby boy born on an airplane that was taking mom to a hospital in Anchorage was named ‘Sky’ by mom. Chrystal Hicks was 35…
No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall
U.S. colleges are asking returning students to promise to help contain the coronavirus Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/parties-trips-colleges-set-covid-19-rules-fall-72266779 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Here’s What to Do with Your Family’s Old Photo Albums
Like most families, you probably have a few (or a few dozen) old photo albums lying around. Here’s what you need to do with the…
The religious right is fueling a dangerous schism in home schooling
Parents have rights, but I believe children have rights, too — to an environment free from exploitation and to a meaningful education. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/coronavirus-home-schooling-highlights-religious-right-s-education-system-influence-ncna1233824 Droolin’…
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