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(The Salt Lake Tribune) A Murray teacher read a book about a transgender child to a class of third graders last month — which set off a backlash from parents. In response, the school district has now suspended a program aimed at introducing kids to more diverse and inclusive literature. The uproar started when a student at Horizon Elementary brought a copy of “Call Me … [Read more...] about Utah Parents Complained After Kids Were Read a Story About a Transgender Boy. Now Other Diverse Books Are on Hold.

(ForEveryMom) If you’ve never given your child your smartphone only to get it back with a random contact’s face upside down on the screen, a million selfie bursts of half of your child’s face, and several apps being navigated at once—are you really even a parent? Let’s be honest, no matter how much we talk about how bad screens are for our kids, there’s no getting around the … [Read more...] about TikTok Users Discover Ultimate Parenting Hack For Baby & Toddler Screen Time

(Barna) Screens are everywhere. Whether at work, school or home, no generation is exempt from tech’s influence in this digital age, especially as society moves further into a COVID-shaped reality that has necessitated an even greater dependence on devices. While utilizing technology and media has its benefits, turning to devices too often can have harmful repercussions as … [Read more...] about Half of Gen Z Feel Bad About the Amount of Time Spent on Screens

(Christian Headlines) Several hospitals in Great Britain are telling their staff to incorporate gender-inclusive language over gender-specific language in an effort to include transgender and non-binary patients. According to Bristol Live, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH) contended that “Gender identity can be a source of oppression and health … [Read more...] about Hospital Staff Encouraged to Use ‘Chestfeeding’ Over ‘Breastfeeding’ to Push Inclusivity

(AP) For many U.S. couples yearning to be married, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on their wedding plans while bolstering their teamwork and resilience. For couples already married, it has posed a host of new tests, bringing some closer, pulling others apart. Spending more time together — a common result of lockdowns, furloughs and layoffs — has been a blessing for some … [Read more...] about Marriage & Divorce Amid Pandemic: Couples’ Challenges Abound