PARENTAL SUPPORT

Jul 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Standing Up for Cierra: A Call for Kindness Amidst the Storm

Cierra Ortega, a contestant on Love Island USA, faced a wave of criticism after an old social media post resurfaced. In the post, she used a racial slur that hurt many people, especially those in the Asian community. Fans of the show were quick to react, and Cierra's follower count dropped from nearly a million to 683, 000. Cierra's parents stepped in to address the...

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

Supporting Parents Through App-Based Care

The digital age has brought us many tools to make life easier, and one of these is the use of mobile apps to support parents during the perinatal period. This is the time before and just after a baby is born. One such app is Parentbot, a digital healthcare assistant. It was created to offer various types of support to parents during this crucial time. The app was pu...

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Oct 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Dads Speak Out: How 'Be a Man' Rules Hurt Their Kids

One dad shares how the pressure to be tough and fit certain molds has hurt his sons. His trans son struggled with identity, and his youngest faces bullying for wearing nail polish. Even their middle son feels the squeeze to be an 'alpha' in school. These dads are working to break these harmful expectations. Another dad recalls how he was taught to hide emotions. Now...

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