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Childcare costs continue to rise. Can anyone afford to keep up?

Childcare costs continue to rise. Can anyone afford to keep up?

  • Madeline Mitchell
    USA Today

Families need care they can afford, obtain and actually use during their working hours. Today, parents across the country say that's hard to find.

The international baby names arriving on American birth certificates

The international baby names arriving on American birth certificates

  • Trevor Mahoney for ThatsThem

ThatsThem reports that American baby names are increasingly influenced by international origins, with names like Kasai and Alara rising rapidly as traditions fade.

How is surrogate compensation structured?

How is surrogate compensation structured?

  • Solveig Gramann, LICSW for Circle Surrogacy

Circle Surrogacy reports that surrogate compensation is structured into various payments, including base pay, allowances, and reimbursements throughout the journey.

The holiday custody battle: What the law says when parents can't agree on Thanksgiving or Christmas

The holiday custody battle: What the law says when parents can't agree on Thanksgiving or Christmas

  • Matthew Skillern for Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers

Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers reports that holiday custody battles are common for divorced parents, often leading to court disputes.

A breastfeeding travel guide for new moms this holiday season

A breastfeeding travel guide for new moms this holiday season

  • Alyssa McPherson, IBCLC for Aeroflow Breastpumps

Aeroflow Breastpumps reports a travel guide for breastfeeding moms this holiday season, offering tips on planning, packing, and managing feeding routines while traveling.

How parents can help children practice empathy in a digital world

How parents can help children practice empathy in a digital world

  • Buffy Swinehart for Aflac

Aflac reports on the importance of teaching empathy to children in today's digital world, offering strategies for parents to foster compassion daily.

Why homeschooling numbers are rising in some areas

Why homeschooling numbers are rising in some areas

  • Caitlyn Meisner
    Knoxville News Sentinel

Homeschooling spiked across the U.S. at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some families made it a long-term choice.

Who cares for kids when parents work nights and weekends?

Who cares for kids when parents work nights and weekends?

    The 74 reports on nontraditional hour childcare, highlighting providers like Sharon Jackson and Desiree Reid catering to families with unconventional work schedules, often offering flexible care during evenings and weekends.

    What families can do about AI voice-cloning scams this Thanksgiving

    What families can do about AI voice-cloning scams this Thanksgiving

      PeopleWin reports that AI voice-cloning scams are rising, particularly during the holidays. Families should establish a secret code word to verify identities and protect against these scams.

      12 gothic, witchy and autumnal baby names gaining popularity

      12 gothic, witchy and autumnal baby names gaining popularity

        ThatsThem reports that spooky-inspired baby names are rising in popularity, with parents influenced by Halloween trends, as $13.5 billion is expected to be spent this year.

        America’s caregiver crisis is also a mental health crisis

        America’s caregiver crisis is also a mental health crisis

          BetterHelp reports America’s caregiver crisis doubles as a mental health crisis, with 63 million caregivers facing emotional and financial strain.

          Halloween rules target sex offenders. Do they protect kids?

          Halloween rules target sex offenders. Do they protect kids?

            As Halloween approaches, law enforcement agencies across the country are reviving a controversial yet common plan to keep children safe.

            Your child already has a Trump Account. Do you need to claim it?

            Your child already has a Trump Account. Do you need to claim it?

              Finder reports that children under 18 with valid Social Security numbers likely have a Trump Account, automatically enrolled by the U.S. Treasury. 

              What to do if your child is being bullied at school

              What to do if your child is being bullied at school

                Understood reports on addressing school bullying: Stay calm, gather details, talk openly with your child, document incidents, and report to school for support.

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