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5 stories tagged with "Parental Advocacy"
Baltimore County School Board Candidates Push Screen Limits
Solutions•Oct 22

Baltimore County School Board Candidates Push Screen Limits

School board candidates in Baltimore County are calling for less screen time in classrooms and more focus on academic achievement. The push comes as parents and educators raise concerns about technology's impact on learning and mental health.

Solutions Desk•2 min read
Mom's Persistence Catches Son's Leukemia After Sore Throat
Health & Wellness•Aug 5

Mom's Persistence Catches Son's Leukemia After Sore Throat

A 10-year-old's persistent sore throat led his mom to keep seeking answers until doctors discovered acute myeloid leukemia. Her story is helping parents learn the warning signs that could save lives.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Parents Push MPs to Protect Kids From Social Media Harm
Acts of Kindness•Mar 7

Parents Push MPs to Protect Kids From Social Media Harm

Twenty-three bereaved parents are urging UK lawmakers to back protections for children under 16 on social media. Their powerful message: families can't fight billion-dollar tech companies alone.

Independent UK - Good News•2 min read
Philly Schools Guarantee Bathroom Breaks and Daily Recess
Acts of Kindness•Mar 5

Philly Schools Guarantee Bathroom Breaks and Daily Recess

Philadelphia schools just made history by guaranteeing students access to bathrooms, water, and recess throughout the day. The new wellness policy bans teachers from withholding these basic needs as punishment.

Good News Network•2 min read
Wellington Baby Thrives After Surgery for One-of-a-Kind Gene Condition
Health & Wellness•Jan 31

Wellington Baby Thrives After Surgery for One-of-a-Kind Gene Condition

A Wellington baby may be the only person on Earth with his specific genetic condition, but his parents' determination and medical breakthroughs are giving him a fighting chance. One year after his diagnosis, Archie Eaton is finally gaining weight and reaching new milestones.

Stuff NZ•2 min read