Tag Archives: parenting

Florida family stuns with statistical improbability as all four daughters are crowned valedictorian

The status of high school valedictorian is an honor that many parents may be thrilled to see their child achieve — but what if all of your kids are successful in clinching the title? A central Florida family may have made history after all four daughters were named valedictorian in their respective high school classes — a feat that’s reportedly …

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Colorado's Aurora Masters, 5-year-old strangled in swing set accident, 'made this world better,' family says

Aurora Masters, 5, will be laid to rest on Saturday, a month after the Fort Collins, Colorado, girl was strangled by the rope of a disc swing in a backyard accident. Aurora’s family has found comfort through her organ donation, which allows her heart to “beat somewhere.” Her great-aunt, Brenda Kennedy, told Fox News Digital that the plucky girl was …

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Family hosts ‘FUNeral’ for 500 guests after dad dies suddenly, featuring paints, music and more to honor him

A family grieved the loss of an important member by hosting a party in his honor —named a “FUNeral.” Katie Young, a mom of three from Mesa, Arizona, recently lost her 39-year-old husband, Brandon Young. He had a hemorrhagic stroke on his brain stem on May 3, 2024, as a result of high blood pressure —something Katie Young told Fox …

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Father's Day 2024: Amazon gift ideas for the adventure-seeking dad

If hiking, biking or scaling a mountainside is Dad’s idea of fun, then this gift guide is for you. Consider a gift that will cater to his adventurous spirit and provide practical tools and inspiration for his outdoor pursuits. From action cameras to survival tools, here are five gift ideas on Amazon for the adventure-seeking dad. A BEER FLIGHT, CHOCOLATE …

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Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic

This month of May, National Geographic has been giving a nod to Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. — with a new campaign unveiling a series of mental health check-ups in the form of articles, videos, photography and more. The material includes downloadable phone backgrounds, ASMR nature YouTube videos, sense-soothing Spotify playlists and a “How Stressed Are You?” questionnaire …

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Short questions with Dana Perino for Todd Piro

You’ve seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we’re like off-camera? For the last few months, I’ve enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. What’s the one thing Jesse Watters couldn’t live without? What’s Bill Hemmer’s favorite Halloween costume? And what’s sitting on Greg …

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Michigan mom: ‘I had a stroke at 39 — and the warning signs weren’t what you’d expect’

Jenna Gibson was just 39 when she was training for a marathon five years ago — but her plans were cut short by a stroke that almost took her life. Nearly 60% of stroke deaths occur in women, according to a recent study by Mayo Clinic — and now Gibson, a Michigan mother of two, aims to help others to …

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Dad gets bad parenting rap on Reddit for mishandling his kids' questions

A father who shared his story on the popular Reddit page, known as AITA (“Am I the a–hole?”), has not been getting much love from others about what happened. Some 5,000 people have so far reacted to his story in less than 24 hours, and the overwhelming verdict is that the hapless dad mishandled a key parenting task. “I have …

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ADHD affects 1 in 9 kids in US, new report reveals: ‘Shame and stigma’

Diagnoses of ADHD continue to rise among U.S. youth, affecting one in every nine U.S. kids. Approximately 11.4% of U.S. children (7.1 million) have received an ADHD diagnosis at some point, and 10.5% (6.5 million) currently have the disorder, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers analyzed data from the 2022 National Survey …

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Parents to Disney: we’re breaking up – it’s not us, it’s you

Once upon a time, the magical world of Disney was a refuge for parents, a reliable friend who entertained children and taught a few life lessons, not to be confused with the sometimes-disturbing forays into sex education that today masquerade as a plot line. Forget those happy little songs, heroes, heroines and talking animals, the House of Mouse decideddark, edgy …

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