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Mom Believes That Son’s 7-Year-Old Classmate Maliciously Broke His Finger — Now She’s Pressing Charges

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:37:53 +0000

If someone hurt my son, I would absolutely go into full momma bear mode. It’s my job as his mom to keep him as safe as possible and to fight for him when no one else will. So I understand the plight of Jas, a mom on TikTok who is detailing her mission to press […]

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AI Diet Plans Are Making Teenagers Go Hungry, Scientists Warn

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:09:16 +0000

Adolescents can be awkwardly self-conscious or even obsessive when it comes to personal appearance, which in some cases can lead to anorexia or body dysmorphia and eating disorders. But teenagers who turn to artificial intelligence for dieting and weight-loss tips are putting themselves at risk of malnutrition, according to Turkey-based researchers whose investigation of five […]

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Dirty Diaper Spotted on a Biergarten Table Turns a Whole Community Upside Down

Lauren Gordon — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:43:40 +0000

The drama! The lies! The scandal!

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Parents Branded ‘Religious Extremists’ Claim They Lost Custody of 2 Kids Due to Their Beliefs

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:54:23 +0000

A Romanian couple living in Sweden has spent the last few years fighting for their children after an abuse investigation. Daniel and Bianca Samson claim that because they are religious Christians, they are being targeted for their beliefs. Several years ago, in a fit of preteen angst, their daughter made accusations about her parents that […]

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Instagram, YouTube Found Liable in Lawsuit Alleging They Were Designed To Addict Kids

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:30:24 +0000

After a grueling seven weeks of court proceedings and more than 40 hours of tense deliberations across nine days in one of the country’s most closely watched civil trials, jurors handed down a landmark decision in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, finding Instagram and YouTube responsible for the suffering of a Chico, California, woman […]

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Texas Teacher Caught Defending Pedophiles in Disturbing Viral Video

Lauren Gordon — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:39:21 +0000

Amber Parker of El Paso, Texas reportedly told students that they should "judge" people who want to have sex with 5-year-olds.

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Ohio Company Liable for $22.5 Million After Employee’s Baby Died When She Wasn’t Allowed To Work From Home

Ashley Connell — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:14:49 +0000

TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about infant loss, which may be triggering to some.Even though there are so many joys to pregnancy, due to the utter excitement that often comes along with finally meeting your baby, there are also a lot of stress factors. Tragically, when those stressors become too much and the proper […]

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Young Children Livestreaming Inappropriate Content for Strangers To Fund Video Game Habits

Ashley Connell — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:21:11 +0000

As parents, most of us are pretty well aware by now about what’s lurking behind the shadows of fake profiles and usernames on social media in terms of what we need to be thinking about for our children’s online safety. Unfortunately, it appears there’s new data every single day that just keeps adding to our […]

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12-Month-Old Trapped Inside Unresponsive Cadillac Electric Vehicle in California Due to ‘Faulty Battery’

Ashley Connell — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:56:53 +0000

As a parent with young kids, especially babies and toddlers who need help getting into the car, there’s nothing like trying to set off to an appointment or day care and realizing that things have quickly gone haywire and you likely won’t be making it to where you needed to be. For a family in […]

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26 Patients Suing Fertility Doctor Who Practiced With Suspended License Over ‘Kidnapped’ Embryos

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:01:13 +0000

Over two dozen people in Southern California are coming together to sue a prominent fertility doctor after a terrible experience with Acacio Fertility Center. Dr. Brian David Acacio operated a fertility clinic in both Laguna Niguel and Bakersfield, and his patients are saying he moved their embryos without their consent. Not just that, but he’s […]

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