HEALTH March 13, 2023 Teen girls are struggling with mental illness at record levels, with many 'persistently sad,' data reveals The mental illness crisis in the United States is a highly concerning issue — specifically among teenage girls. Many are turning to self harm and attempting suicide.
US March 13, 2023 Schools say American kids are hungry as institutions face debts for unpaid meals As pandemic-era free meal programs end, children at schools are becoming hungry. Teachers around the country are worried it may affect their education.
West Virginia March 13, 2023 Revised child marriage bill in West Virginia gets Senate approval, heads to Gov. Jim Justice A West Virginia bill permitting 16 and 17-year-olds to marry under certain restrictions received approval from the state Senate. The bill will advance to the governor.
United Kingdom March 13, 2023 Nursery school under fire for advising parents to not call daughters 'pretty' or 'princess': 'Daft advice' Parents in the United Kingdom are speaking out about a handbook from nursery school provider Bright Horizons that advises they not call their daughters "princess" or "pretty."
West Virginia March 10, 2023 WV Senate unanimously approves bill allowing safe-surrender baby boxes A bill debuting baby boxes in West Virginia was approved by the state House and Senate. If enacted into law, people would be able to surrender babies in alarm-equipped boxes.
LIFESTYLE March 9, 2023 Reddit user removes teenager's door after girl won't stop slamming it, is labeled 'emotionally abusive' A mom shared on Reddit that her daughter kept slamming her bedroom door — so the parent responded by replacing it with a curtain until the teen's behavior changes. Others weighed in.
LIFESTYLE March 8, 2023 Kirk Cameron and his book publisher object to 'inclusivity' edits of R.L. Stine books: 'Wokeism is a virus' Kirk Cameron and his children's book publisher, Brave Books, shared comment with ӣƵ Digital about the controversy over "inclusivity" edits made to R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books.
Texas March 8, 2023 Texas town plans to build first-of-its-kind 'glowing' playground as summer nights draw near A first-of-its-kind glowing playground in Farmers Branch, Texas plans to open later this year, promising kids an LED zip line, glowing seats and other kid-friendly features.
VIDEO March 8, 2023 The Barbie doll debuted on this day in history, March 9, 1959 Mattel founder Ruth Handler (1916-2002) created the iconic doll to inspire girls “to be anything” — the company has sold one billion Barbies since 1959.
POLITICS March 8, 2023 Health organizations try to delay depositions explaining policies on gender-transition care for minors Several health care organizations are trying to delay giving depositions explaining their policies on gender-transitioning care and how they were formulated.
LIFESTYLE March 7, 2023 Florida 3rd grader wins cheer competition after performing solo when squad doesn't show: 'Mommy, I did it' Peyton Thorsby, a third grader from New Port Richey, Florida, performed solo at her cheer competition. Her mom talked to ӣƵ Digital after the girl won first place in her category.