What ‘Gurt’ Really Means And It Isn’t What You Think
[ad_1] Most days, you feel like you need a translator to understand half of what kids are saying. Thanks to the popularity of social media sites like TikTok, every week children and teens are finding new phrases and memes to share and say to each other – much to the befuddlement of their parents. From […]
Parents Are Loving The ‘Wow Method’ When Kids Say They’re Bored
[ad_1] If there’s one statement parents have probably heard a lot these past two weeks, it’s “I’m bored” – usually with the added request of “will you play with me?” tagged onto the end. But often we’re working, or trying to catch up on an admin list that’s as long as our arm (and the […]
9-year-old found locked in utility van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
[ad_1] PARIS — A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalized, and his father detained. Police were alerted by a neighbor to “sounds of a child” coming from a van on Monday in […]
The Ways To Spot A Child Who May Be Struggling With Undiagnosed ADHD At School
[ad_1] A child psychiatrist has opened up about a pattern she sees routinely where a neurodivergent child will struggle at school, and the adults around them mistake their symptoms for poor behaviour or a bad attitude. Dr Anya Ciobanca, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist at The ADHD Centre, says children who appear disengaged, inconsistent or […]
‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse than past online chatrooms
[ad_1] Investigative journalist Chris Hansen warns parents about Roblox, comparing it to an amusement park where “kids are flying off” the rides. The “To Catch a Predator” host sat down for the “Planet Tyrus” podcast to explain his findings and what he claims is a surge of grooming on the site. Hansen noted that the platform’s visual style, […]
China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
[ad_1] China’s cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labeling and banning services that could mislead children or fuel addiction. The Cyberspace Administration of China’s proposed rules would require prominent “digital human” labels on all virtual human content and prohibit digital humans from providing “virtual […]
Italy investigates Sephora and Benefit over skincare marketing to children
[ad_1] A view of a Sephora beauty product store on May 30, 2025 in Sherman Oaks, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Italian regulators are looking to clamp down on the tween skincare obsession and are investigating the LVMH-owned cosmetic brands Sephora and Benefit over an “insidious” marketing campaign to children. The Italian Competition Authority […]
Toddlers Catch Up To 19 Illnesses In First Year At Nursery – Study
[ad_1] Toddlers who start nursery for the first time can expect to catch up to 19 – yes, 19 – illnesses during that first year, a new study has found. So if it feels like you’re spending a lot of time at home with them, unable to work, you’re certainly not alone. While it’s possible […]
Dear Abby: Our son moved back home and is cramping our lifestyle
[ad_1] DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our early 60s. For the last five years, we have been having some great fun. We dress up, role-play, and invite friends to join us from time to time. It has been wonderful and has kept us young. Then one of our adult children had to […]
Not Just A Rash: 11 Meningitis Signs Parents Should Watch For
[ad_1] This article features advice from Dr Tom Nutt, of Meningitis Now, the NHS and the UK government. After an outbreak of meningitis claimed the lives of two students in Canterbury, experts are urging people to be aware of the symptoms and seek urgent help if they experience them. A further 11 people are hospitalised […]