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A heartwarming movement is sweeping China as young adults flip the script on traditional parenting by teaching their moms and dads modern life skills. Nearly 60 million people have tuned in to watch this tender role reversal unfold.
Instagram will now notify parents when their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content, marking the first time the platform proactively alerts families instead of just blocking searches. While some experts see promise in the feature, mental health advocates worry the notifications may cause panic without adequate support.
A charity won the right to challenge a policy that's kept refugee families apart since September. The case could reunite thousands of parents and children separated by conflict and distance.
Nigeria's food safety agency is proving that protective systems work when it matters most. While European formula brands face contamination concerns, Nigerian parents can breathe easy knowing local products remain safe.
Ancient Roman parents broke mourning laws to honor infants who died, preserving babies as young as one month old in elaborate gypsum burials reserved for society's elite. The discovery proves parental love transcended social rules 2,000 years ago.
Parents across India are rediscovering ancient crafts and nature activities that keep kids engaged without devices. From rolling seed balls to spinning wooden tops, these hands-on traditions blend play with purpose.
Emily Shulman shared her parents' Holocaust survival story with New Jersey high school students, teaching them the difference between being "watchers" who stand by and "doers" who help others in need. The powerful two-hour presentation left students committed to standing up for those who need help.
Brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes both won Olympic gold medals in hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics, making their parents' decades of early morning drives and rink-side support worth every moment. Their proud parents joined TODAY to celebrate both sons' victories and the USA women's hockey team's gold medal win.
New Zealand proposes letting children 12 and under ride bikes on footpaths, finally matching what families already do. The rule change aims to help parents make safer choices while keeping kids active.
Aanchal Gupta, mother of a three-year-old boy, shares why gender equality starts with parenting choices at home, not laws. Her message about raising sons without judgment is inspiring parents across India.
A pediatric psychologist reveals how letting children confront discomfort builds confidence and resilience for life. Her approach draws from exposure therapy science and offers practical strategies for parents.
In the Netherlands, every new parent gets a trained maternity nurse who comes to their home for up to eight days after birth. They help with everything from diaper changes to spotting health problems early, transforming those overwhelming first days with a newborn.
The UK government just announced £4 billion to help children with special educational needs thrive in mainstream schools. Parents will no longer have to battle the system to get their kids the support they deserve.
Nearly half of all parents say their daily stress feels completely overwhelming, but psychologists have identified five simple strategies that calmer families use differently. These research-backed approaches help parents manage tension while teaching kids healthy emotional habits.
New research-backed strategies show parents how to help children develop emotional regulation skills from infancy through childhood. These simple, evidence-based techniques can reduce tantrums and build lifelong coping skills.
Two Delhi families discovered that changing how they talk about exam results helped their children feel confident instead of anxious. Their shift from focusing on marks to celebrating effort is transforming result day at home.
Kids challenged their Gen X parents to dance like it's the 1980s, and millions watched as moms and dads lit up with joy. The heartwarming trend proves some things never go out of style.
Spiritual leader Sadhguru says children don't need perfect parents who brag about achievements. They need emotionally stable adults who model the behavior they want to see.
When record rainfall flooded roads across Western Australia's Kimberley region, families refused to let their children miss class. Some walked through water, others flew by helicopter, proving nothing stops determined parents and eager students.
Instead of traveling home for Lunar New Year, young Chinese workers are inviting their parents to visit them in the cities where they work. Flight bookings for this "reverse Spring Festival" jumped 84% this year as families embrace a new way to celebrate together.
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