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- 1Op-ed argues Nikole Hannah-Jones overlooked the case for school choiceβΌNikole Hannah-Jones missed the lesson. School choice matters | Opinion
A USA Today opinion piece contends that Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer-winning journalist behind the 1619 Project, has missed a key point in debates over American education: that school choice matters for families. The article argues parents benefit from options beyond their assigned public schools, pushing back on Hannah-Jones's criticism of school choice policies.
- 2Gaza parent pleads for donations to feed hungry childrenβπ We urgently need food and clean water. My children are hungry, and Iβm begging for your support today. We need $100 to
A parent in Gaza is urgently appealing for $100 to buy food and clean water for hungry children, sharing a fundraising link and asking people not to scroll past. The plea describes worsening food shortages affecting families in the territory. Appeals like this are circulating widely on social media as humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire.
- 3County baby shower to support expecting parents this afternoonβΌCounty baby shower to help expecting parents this afternoon
A county is holding a baby shower event this afternoon aimed at helping expecting parents. The gathering is expected to offer resources and support for families preparing for a new baby. Details about the organizers, location, and programs available have not been widely reported.
- 4Parents report kids holding in bowel movements after starting schoolβΌHas Your Kid Stopped Pooping Since Starting School?
Today's Parent is asking whether children stop pooping regularly once they begin school, a common concern among parents of young pupils. The piece explores why the school routine can disrupt toilet habits, with parents swapping stories of kids who hold it in all day and only go at home, raising questions about bathroom policies and teacher pressure on young children.
- 5Higher education was never built for nontraditional studentsβHigher education was never built for nontraditional students like me
A first-person essay argues that American higher education's structures, schedules, and costs were designed around traditional students and leave nontraditional learners behind. The author describes how older students, working parents, and career changers struggle with systems that assume full-time enrollment and conventional life paths, calling for institutions to redesign support around the realities of today's student population.
- 6A Look at Dylan Dreyer's Three SonsβAll About Dylan Dreyerβs 3 Kids, Sons Cal, Ollie and Rusty https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://people.c om/dylan-dreyer-kids-
A new profile covers the family life of NBC's Today meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, detailing her three sons: Calvin (Cal), Oliver (Ollie) and Rusty. The piece rounds up what is known about the children she shares with husband Brian Fichera, from their births to family moments she has shared publicly. It is the kind of celebrity-parenting feature that draws casual interest from morning-show audiences.
- 7Hoda Kotb opens up about constant worries for daughter's healthβΌHoda Kotb details her 'constant' worries over her daughter's health | Exclusive
Former Today anchor Hoda Kotb has spoken in an exclusive interview about the ongoing worries she carries over her young daughter's health. Kotb, who left the NBC morning show in 2025 to focus on family, has previously shared her daughter Hope's hospitalization. Fans have responded with support and sympathy for the TV veteran.
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Psychology Today has published a piece arguing that children need parents who 'look up' β a call for adults to lift their gaze away from screens and daily distraction and give children fuller attention. The article frames parental presence and attentive engagement as central to children's emotional development and behaviour, prompting discussion about smartphone use and distraction in modern family life.
- 9Ancient Italians Dealt With Flat-Headed Babies TooβNew from the Teahouse π« Before 'Back to Sleep': Why Flat-Headed Babies Aren't Just a Modern Problem The earliest known c
Archaeologists have identified what are described as the earliest known cases of flat head syndrome in Italy, suggesting that infants developed positional skull flattening long before modern 'Back to Sleep' advice encouraged babies to sleep on their backs. The find indicates ancient parents faced the same infant care challenges as families today, prompting discussion about how the condition was handled historically.