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Parenting

The Kid Whisperer: How to improve the behaviors of ALL students

The Kid Whisperer: How to improve the behaviors of ALL students

  • Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service

Dear Kid Whisperer, I am a substitute teacher looking to obtain my special education teaching license, and I am reading your book. Given that the practical tools you offer work well with the most challenging students, does this also include special education students with behavioral challeng…

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.

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.

      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 ...

              Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help

              Gen Z is the loneliest generation. Here's what can help

                We are more connected than ever before, but we also are lonelier than ever — especially younger generations who are even more likely to be on their devices.

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                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

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

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