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This Mom Shared A Simple Way To Explain Consent To Your Kid Using Tea
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by on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

This Mom Shared A Simple Way To Explain Consent To Your Kid Using Tea

TikTok / @mel.moon.comedian Having the consent talk with your kid is super important… however, it can also be super awkward. Many of us have been on the other side of it — and many teens will try their absolute best to tune out their parents during any sort of uncomfortable conversation, especially regarding sex. But...

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Is "Sadfishing" Your Kid's Social Media Red Flag? A Therapist Offers Advice
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by on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Is "Sadfishing" Your Kid's Social Media Red Flag? A Therapist Offers Advice

Halfpoint Images/Getty Keeping kids safe on social media is no picnic, especially as they get older and develop more independence, both IRL and on their digital devices. So what happens when you come across a post online that rings some alarm bells in your brain? Maybe you have access to your kid’s accounts, or maybe...

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'Parenting One-Liners' Are The Shortcut Your Kids Need
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by on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

'Parenting One-Liners' Are The Shortcut Your Kids Need

Growing up, my parents would constantly complain that they “sounded like a broken record.” And, honestly, they did. Being a parent often means repeating the same lesson hundreds of times, in a desperate attempt to get it through stubborn kiddo’s heads. But one mom on TikTok suggests a strategy that can help make this process...

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New Study Finds Anti-Trans Laws Linked To Increased Suicide Attempts For Trans Kids
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by on September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

New Study Finds Anti-Trans Laws Linked To Increased Suicide Attempts For Trans Kids

NickyLloyd/E+/Getty Images We don’t often hear much about anti-trans bills once they’ve passed, but a new study suggests that young people’s lives might just depend on our continued attention. Researchers at The Trevor Project — the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people — published a study today in Nature Human...

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