The Independent

The number of under-18s on the waiting list for their first appointment for gender care in England and Wales has risen to more than 5,700.A freedom of information request by the PA news agency found that the average waiting time for a first appointment was 100 weeks, as of May 31.So what can parents and carers do during the anxious wait to support their child?Listen to your child“Listen to your child and take it slow,” recommends Cleo Madeleine, communications coordinator and spokesperson for trans-led organisation Gendered Intelligence. “Most young people will be quite confused and will just want a safe...

How parents can help support trans children – as long waits for gender care revealed

The parents of a transgender teenager who took his own life have called for more support for children and families awaiting care. A jury inquest in April found systemic failures by a range of services supporting Jason Pulman could have contributed to his death. The 15-year-old was found dead in...

Parents of trans teenager call for better support

The national waiting list for children’s gender care in England and Wales rose after the opening of two new specialist hubs, with more than 5,700 under-18s waiting an average of 100 weeks for a first appointment.The two services, led by London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (Gosh) and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, opened in April following the closure of the Gender Identity Development Service (Gids) run by the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.The new centres took on a total of 236 patients from Gids, but thousands more children are still awaiting appointments, data obtained by the PA news...

Thousands of children still awaiting first appointment for gender care

Money is not a tool of power in a family relationship; it’s an instrument of love. The end goal should be for the child to thrive independently. Money is inherently emotional, so understand that when moving into a financial relationship with your child. If you spend time in a...

Is Economic Support for Adult Children a Good Idea?

Bad behavior can occur in children of all ages for various reasons. However, it's important to nip bad behaviors in the bud and practice positive discipline strategies while kids are still young to prevent behavior from getting worse. If your child is acting out in surly ways, it's important to...

7 Examples of Bad Behavior Parents Should Correct ASAP

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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The phenomenon of men leaving women with children to create new families is a complex and multifaceted issue. It raises questions about commitment, societal pressures, and the challenges of modern relationships. This article delves into the reasons behind this behavior, offering insights into the emotional and psychological factors at play.

Why men leave women with children to create new families

Parents of autistic children report significantly higher stress levels than parents of non-autistic children. A lack of adequate support for family members, especially adults, exacerbates parental stress. Mindfulness exercises have been shown to help reduce stress in parents of autistic children. Maintaining a gratitude practice can decrease depressive symptoms and...

Well-Being Practices to Support Autism Caregivers

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Understanding the lives, challenges, and achievements of disabled individuals is crucial for fostering an inclusive society. Disabled people make up a significant portion of our global population, each with unique stories and experiences that deserve recognition and respect. This post aims to shed light on 18 compelling facts about disabled individuals, highlighting not only the obstacles they face but also their remarkable resilience and contributions to our communities. From debunking common myths to celebrating their successes, these insights offer a deeper appreciation for the diversity and strength within the disabled community. Join us as we explore these enlightening facts, aiming to promote understanding, empathy, and support for people with disabilities.

18 Facts About Disabled People

In my career as a clinical service provider for Autistic young adults, I have seen how understanding the senses can impact one’s emotions. It is so important to be aware of how Autistic people learn, communicate, and think with all of their senses. Recently, The DSM-5TR has included “sensory symptoms” in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. In other words, it is a sensitivity to sounds, sights, smells, tastes, and textures (Patil & Kaple, 2023). There are many questions I urge clinicians, therapists, and multiple mental health service providers to consider relating to this when they work with Autistic People.

The Case for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Sensory Processing in Autistic Young Adults

The Hechinger Report

It’s been a busy year for me filling in as co-author of the early education newsletter for Hechinger Report senior reporter Jackie Mader. Jackie returned earlier this month after spending the academic year as a Spencer Education Journalism Fellow at Columbia University (stay tuned for some fantastic stories that she reported during her fellowship year).

Dual language, dyslexia, staff shortages: A reporter reflects on her favorite early childhood stories of the past year

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Melanie Allen

For the first time in history, parenthood is a choice. Advances in birth control give women the ability to decide when, if, and how many children they have. Although birth control pills first appeared on the market in the 70s, having children was still considered a given. It wasn’t a question of “if” but of “when.”

15 Reasons Why More and More Women Are Choosing the Childfree Life

Two people with cystic fibrosis have said they are having to eat less due to a shortage in a medication which helps them eat. Charlotte Bones, 31, and Steve Horwood, 35, both take Creon to help them digest food, as the condition causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system.

Drug shortages: 'I'm eating less and rationing pills'

A mother has said she was "disgusted" to find out a social worker who was assigned to her family was in a relationship with the "violent" father of her children, and had a baby with him. The woman said the social worker wrote favourable reports about the father, referred to...

'My social worker had a baby with my violent ex'

A look at Lesotho, where more people take their own lives than anywhere else in the world.

The small African country with the world's highest suicide rate

A Dundee woman was forced to smoke crack by criminals who turned her home into a drug den.

'I was force-fed crack by criminals who took over my house'

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Deseret News

Dueling reports interpret racial disparities differently when it comes to the child welfare system protecting Black children.

Balancing child welfare system impact on Black families with needs of the kids

Three people have pleaded guilty to the false imprisonment of a 14-year-old boy in a Derbyshire village. Thomas Brown, 27, Heather Hart, 22, and Connor Wheelhouse, 24, all made their pleas during a hearing at Northampton Crown Court on Wednesday. Derbyshire Police previously confirmed the teenager was safe and well...

Three plead guilty to false imprisonment of boy, 14

The 53-year-old is in custody after police received a complaint about a post that incited hatred.

Woman arrested over hate-related Facebook post

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Disabled children denied education right - report

Many children with disabilities or additional learning needs are being denied the right to an education, a report has found. The Senedd's children, young people and...

Disabled children denied education right - report

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