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LIFESTYLE February 25, 2023

'Libs of TikTok' creator, Chaya Raichik, now helping families to 'spot predatory behavior'

Chaya Raichik, creator of Libs of TikTok, a social media site with some two million followers, is coming out with an illustrated children's book called "No More Secrets."

LIFESTYLE February 24, 2023

New 'historical character' American Girl dolls from the 1990s have millennials feeling old and 'disrespected'

The release of two "historical" American Girl dolls from the 1990s — dolls named Isabel and Nicki Hoffman — is making some millennial women feel quite old.

Illinois February 24, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will announce a plan to give children access to mental health treatment

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will announce his plan to give residents, especially younger people, better access to mental health support.

OPINION February 23, 2023

I’m a mom who doesn’t want this Netflix kids’ show force-feeding tofu to my toddler

I’m a mom who doesn’t want this kids’ show force-feeding tofu to my toddler. ‘CoComelon’ has other ideas and preaches to kids with short, saccharin songs.

LIFESTYLE February 22, 2023

Pirates roam seas and streets of Tampa, offering family-friendly entertainment today

Tampa, Florida, has a rich history of pirate lore seen today in family-friendly parades, exhibits and waterfront activities. The legend is built around pirate Jose Gaspar.

VIDEO February 21, 2023

Young boy hears his family for the first time after undergoing surgery — watch his smiles!

Young Sawyer is a four-year-old from Toronto, Canada, who has Pendred Syndrome — causing him to be hard of hearing since birth. After undergoing surgery for cochlear implants, Sawyer heard the voices of his family members for the very first time.

VIDEO February 20, 2023

Iconic children’s books’ language changed by publisher

Author Kat Rosenfield says publishers do a ‘sensitivity read’ to make sure their books don’t offend, but they changed Roald Dahl’s books after he died.

Books February 18, 2023

Roald Dahl children's books rewritten to delete references to 'fat' characters, add 'inclusive' gender terms

Popular written works from Roald Dahl are being altered by the publisher to remove language now deemed offensive.

Kentucky February 17, 2023

KY Senate permits teachers to refuse to refer a transgender student by their preferred pronouns

The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill that lets teachers to misgender their transgender students. The proposal was intended to protect the First Amendment freedoms of staff and students

West Virginia February 17, 2023

WV flooding forces students to spend night at high school

Floodwaters in West Virginia made many streets impassable, prompting many Lincoln County High School students to spend the night at the school.

New Mexico February 17, 2023

NM Gov. Grisham signs executive order to revamp child protection agency

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham aiming to protect children suffering from neglect and abuse has announced an overhaul of the state’s child protection agency.