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Washington State Fills Medicaid Gap for Planned Parenthood After Federal Cuts
SEATTLE, WA – Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced on Wednesday that the state will cover the loss of Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood following a new federal law. This decision comes after President Donald Trump signed the “Big...

One Child, Two Biological Mothers: German CDU Backtracking on Anti-Gender Stance?
The German federal government is moving forward with plans to allow children born to lesbian couples to have two legal biological mothers. According to current laws, only the woman who gives birth to the child is considered the legal mother. Her...

The 2nd Annual Parenting With Pride Summit July 29
The 2nd Annual Parenting with Pride Summit will take place on Tuesday, July 29, from 10 AM to 2 PM, bringing together families, educators, and allies of LGBTQ youth from across Florida. Held virtually, this year’s theme, “Pride in Every Backpack:...

KVC Health Systems adopts WellSky EHR for behavioural health
KVC Health Systems has implemented WellSky’s electronic health record (EHR) technology to address behavioural health provider needs. This strategic partnership allows KVC to scale up processes, leverage data analytics, and integrate clinical and...

‘No more front benchers’: Kerala schools adopt revolutionary seating order inspired by ‘Sthanarthi Sreekuttan’ movie
A revolutionary classroom seating order, inspired by the movie Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, is being adopted by several schools across Kerala. The film premiered on OTT platform Saina Play last month and has since sparked a progressive change from...

Paedophile is surgically castrated for raping six-year-old girl as nation adopts brutal new punishment for first time
By PERKIN AMALARAJ Published: 06:32 EDT, 11 July 2025 | Updated: 06:36 EDT, 11 July 2025 A court in Madagascar has sentenced a man to surgical castration for the rape of a child in 2024, a judicial official said, in the first such measure on the...

95% of Karnataka schools adopt new teaching methods, but student learning and inclusion gaps persist
95% of Karnataka schools adopt new teaching methods, PARAKH report reveals. Karnataka is at the forefront of a classroom transformation. A growing number of teachers are moving away from traditional rote-based instruction and embracing modern,...

⛈️ Grief And Guilt: Parents Who’ve Lost Children Reflect On Texas Flooding Deaths
“This is super important, and I’ve really been doing this the last few days: Look for something in your day that you’re grateful for,” Ross said. “In every research study done, gratitude is the link for joy. … And joy is not the opposite of...

Sadie Frost: ‘Contact naps’ and ‘tummy time’ – I can’t understand modern parenting
I've been reflecting on my life - from Mad Hatter tea parties to my wedding on a barge I have just come back from a family holiday in Turkey to celebrate a big birthday (the number I won’t mention). We were staying in a small village called...

Senate: Family of child killed during NDLEA operation in Delta to get N200m compensation
It was justice for Ivan Onose Omhonrina, the two-year-old boy tragically killed by a stray bullet in Delta State, as the Nigerian Senate recommended the payment of N200 million compensation to his family The incident, which sparked widespread...

The Rise of Kid-Friendly Wearables: How Smartwatches Are Changing Modern Parenting
Once considered futuristic gadgets, smartwatches have firmly made their way into daily life. But beyond fitness tracking and app notifications for adults, a new frontier is emerging: smart wearables designed specifically for children. As...

Help support children in foster care as they prepare to head back to school
Help support children in foster care as they prepare to head back to school WEBSITE KMBC.COM. THIS MONTH, KMBC NINE CARES FOR KIDS, AS WE SAID, IS PARTNERING WITH KVC HEALTH SYSTEMS TO HELP FOSTER KIDS IN THE METRO BE PREPARED FOR THE NEW SCHOOL...

President, PM urge responsible parenthood on World Population Day
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged awareness on responsible parenthood and family planning to address population growth on the World Population Day on Friday, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Established by the...

Ensure no illegal adoptions: NMC directs medical institutes to comply with Child Protection laws
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked the deans/principals of all medical institutes to issue an advisory to ensure compliance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, in hospitals and medical...
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ADOPT ME: Bunatella Versace is one stylish baby bunny
Versace is already 4 pounds and she’s only 11 weeks old! She appears to be a New Zealand mix and is expected to be 7 pounds or more as an adult Every week, ThoroldToday features adoptable pets via the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. For any...
Siya Kolisi's heartfelt township tour: teaching his children about Rolihlahla in Gqeberha
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi recently took his children on a heartfelt township tour during their holiday visit. Sharing the experience on TikTok, Kolisi posted a video of himself walking through the township of Rolihlahla (named after the late...

Parents face charges for children's offences
Parents whose minor children are found guilty of drug-related or sexual offences in a court of law may also be held legally liable, potentially facing hefty fines or jail sentences, according to Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officials. This...

Planned Parenthood locations begin rejecting Medicaid

Rochester School Board Adopts Strict Limits on Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices
The Rochester City School District held a public meeting on Tuesday, to provide an overview and survey results of a new policy that significantly restricts student use of personal electronic devices during the school day, aiming to reduce...