Parenting

What families can do about AI voice-cloning scams this Thanksgiving

Trevor Mahoney for PeopleWin

PeopleWin reports that AI voice-cloning scams are rising, particularly during the holidays. Families should establish a secret code word to verify identities and protect against these scams.

12 gothic, witchy and autumnal baby names gaining popularity

Trevor Mahoney for ThatsThem

ThatsThem reports that spooky-inspired baby names are rising in popularity, with parents influenced by Halloween trends, as $13.5 billion is expected to be spent this year.

America’s caregiver crisis is also a mental health crisis

Sreela Roy-Greene, LMHC for BetterHelp

BetterHelp reports America’s caregiver crisis doubles as a mental health crisis, with 63 million caregivers facing emotional and financial strain.

Halloween rules target sex offenders. Do they protect kids?

N'dea Yancey-Bragg USA TODAY

As Halloween approaches, law enforcement agencies across the country are reviving a controversial yet common plan to keep children safe.

Your child already has a Trump Account. Do you need to claim it?

Matt Miczulski for Finder

Finder reports that children under 18 with valid Social Security numbers likely have a Trump Account, automatically enrolled by the U.S. Treasury.

What to do if your child is being bullied at school

Sherri Gordon, CLC for Understood

Understood reports on addressing school bullying: Stay calm, gather details, talk openly with your child, document incidents, and report to school for support.

Why are school mornings so stressful? A psychologist explains, and organizers share what works

James Kelly for Closets by Design

Closets by Design reports that school mornings are stressful due to time constraints and disorganization.

Autumn is a top-100 baby name. October is not: The trends behind seasonal names

reports that "Autumn" is a top-100 baby name, while "October" is rarely used.

Survey finds working moms are not getting the support they need to breastfeed

reports that a survey reveals many working mothers lack support for breastfeeding at work, with 79% wanting to continue breastfeeding after returning.

Has having kids become a luxury purchase?

reports that economic concerns are causing many to view having kids as a luxury, with 68% of adults feeling unable to afford raising children.

The mental load of modern parenting and why so many parents feel overwhelmed

reports highlight the overwhelming mental load modern parents face, juggling invisible tasks and stressors like work, finances, and social pressures.

How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween

on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween.

States where multigenerational housing is on the rise

reports multigenerational households rose to 6 million in the U.S. between 2010-2020, with higher concentrations in states like Hawaii and California.