Columbus, OH

Kentucky State

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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

New York Post

An Aussie grandmother of eight has said she will buck the growing trend of the older generation helping out with child care, but her words have angered many.

Avril Moore, a writer, said while she enjoys being a grandmother, she was very quick to tell her three adult children she would not be available for child care.

Child care, in this instance, was all-day baby-sitting several days a week while the child’s parents were at work. In her opinion piece for the Age, she said it was often women over the age of 65 who stepped into this role.

“As parents, a good part of...

I won’t take care of my grandchildren — some call me selfish but I don’t care

Insider

I wanted to raise my daughter differently to how I was raised. But gentle parenting didn't work since she's neurodivergent. Now I'm authoritative.

I'm a mom of a child with autism, and I'm done with gentle parenting

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Editor's note: This article was originally published on January 11, 2021. It has since been updated. When Priya Amin's 7-year-old son handed her a drawing, her first instinct was to respond with a standard reply of "ohh, that’s so cute!" However, when she took a closer look at the sketch, she was left at a loss for words as she realized it was a heartbreaking depiction of their interaction 10 minutes earlier. It showed a parent at work and a child looking on and asking "Mommy are you done?" The mother, seated before a laptop, responds "No," without looking back. "I actually looked at it, and it broke my heart," Amin told Good Morning America. "Well, it sort of warmed and broke my heart at the same time."

Working mom gets drawing of her from 7-year-old son that 'breaks her heart' but also hits close to home for parents

TIME

‘Lawmakers need to focus on the big barrier to moms of young kids running for office: childcare,’ writes Kara Alaimo.

We Do Need More Moms in Politics. JD Vance Won't Get Us There

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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NewsNinja

A vegetarian Chipotle customer said a worker added meat to her bowl—despite her asking for no protein—and refused to remake the order. Her video sparked outrage in the comments section and amassed over 190,000 views before it was removed from the platform.

‘I don’t eat meat: Woman says Chipotle worker refused to remake her bowl after putting meat in it.

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

What to Expect

Most parents find some aspect of feeding difficult, a new What to Expect survey found.

64% of Moms Say Feeding a Baby Is Hard. Here's How to Make It Suck Less

21Ninety

After giving birth to your bundle of joy and bringing them home, the real work begins. Babies mostly eat, sleep and go to the bathroom for the first few weeks. Those first days and weeks are often the hardest, as you are adjusting to this new way of life. One of the things that may… Continue reading New Moms: Advice From a Doula on a Safe First Night of Sleep 

New Moms: Advice From a Doula on a Safe First Night of Sleep

When your loved one’s care requirements exceed what can be safely managed at home, it might be time to consider specialized care in a facility. Here are some key considerations. Navigating the complexities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD) can be challenging...

Your Guide on When to Move Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Inpatient Care

The Independent

There were missed opportunities to protect a Welsh toddler who was murdered by her stepfather four years ago, a review has found.Lola James, who died in July 2020, was fatally attacked in her home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, by her mum’s boyfriend, who claimed she had fallen down the stairs.A report into the two-year-old’s death published on Thursday has identified a range of issues at various organisations, including proper processes not being followed.Kyle Bevan, 32, of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire was given a life sentence for murdering Lola in July last year.Her mother, Sinead James, 31, also of Haverfordwest, was also found guilty of...

‘Missed opportunities’ to protect murdered toddler Lola James

Editor's note: This article was originally published on January 24, 2020. It has since been updated. If you were lucky enough to spend time with your grandparents growing up, you likely have cherished memories. What you might not realize is that they were helping you develop skills to become a more secure and happier adult. From guiding children through stressful situations like bullying or divorce to providing extra love and care, grandparents play a crucial role in a child's well-being. Now, there's scientific evidence to back this up.

Children who spend time with grandparents are more secure and happier, studies reveal

Saint Petersburg, FL

Akeena

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Despite perceived challenges associated with grandparental kinship — delayed retirement, increased expenses — there are positive benefits for both grandparents and grandchildren. While this might not surprise you, the prevalence of intergenerational households — where grandparents live with one or more of their grandchildren — has become a...

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Adapting to Kinship Care

Tennessee State

WEKU

A study looks at the rate of self-managed abortion since Roe v. Wade fell. The study found that the use of mifepristone to self-manage abortion has nearly doubled from 6.6% in 2021 to 11.0% in 2023.

Abortion with no medical help? It nearly doubled in 2023, study shows

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Upworthy

I'm trying desperately to be respectful of the person speaking to me, but my husband keeps texting me.First he sends me a selfie of him with Rafi*, then it's an account of who stopped him on his way into the NICU. 

Meet a mom who takes care of people's babies while they make huge parenting decisions.

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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OPINION: I’m a pediatrician. Children need high-quality care by loving, attentive adults

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OPINION: I’m a pediatrician. Children need high-quality care by loving, attentive adults

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