9 Best Manhattan Neighborhoods For Families
New Yorkerks today no longer prefer to completely leave the hustle-bustle when settling down. Rather, they have their eyes on Manhattan. It is true that the locality is a little costly, and you might have to plan properly to know how to invest in t.....»»
Parents and teens on smartphone usage: Snooping, distracted parenting, and more
A new survey of both parents and teens explores how families navigate the issues of smartphone usage, with some of the results more surprising than others. Chief among the unsurprising findings is that around 40% of families have repeated argument.....»»
How families glued to separate devices can connect again
It's Saturday afternoon and the kids are all connected to separate devices. So are the parents. Sounds familiar?.....»»
Small class sizes not better for pupils" grades or resilience, says study
Smaller class sizes in schools are failing to increase the resilience of children from low-income families, according to a study published in the International Journal of Science Education......»»
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a light, but endearing enough kid’s game
Looking for a new game to play with your kids? Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley offers some light storybook charm for families......»»
How colourism affects families in the UK—and how positive parenting can challenge it
Actor Lupita Nyong'o describes colourism as "the daughter of racism" in "a world that rewards lighter skin over darker skin". This form of prejudice sees people more penalized the darker their skin is and the further their features are from those ass.....»»
Highways through historically redlined areas likely cause air pollution disparities today
As part of the New Deal, several governmental programs were created to expand homeownership through mortgages and loans. However, neighborhoods with primarily Black or immigrant communities often were rated "hazardous" for repayment under the discrim.....»»
Data suggest Indigenous fathers help build stronger communities: How they can be better supported
When approaching how to support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, there is a tendency in favor of strengthening and empowering mothers, rather than fathers......»»
TikTok lesbian bar debacle raises question: Who belongs in queer spaces?
TikTokker who went to lesbian bar Cubbyhole sparked discourse about who belongs in queer spaces like it. Queer New York TikTok was in an uproar recently over an incident at Cubbyhole, a famous lesbian bar in Manhattan. The conflict — betw.....»»
Why the UK needs connected strategies for net zero and leveling up
The Government's Net Zero Strategy (2022) calls for more attention to community-based action to meet ambitious targets. Similarly, the recently published report of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for "left behind" neighborhoods, "A neighborhood str.....»»
Study identifies ways to better help children experiencing homelessness
A new qualitative study of families experiencing homelessness suggests public service systems need to do a better job of working with parents to support homeless children. The study also identifies key barriers limiting children's access to support p.....»»
NYC"s community composting cuts are putting its curbside plan at risk
On a chilly day in December, a crowd gathered in the shadow of City Hall in lower Manhattan to chant, listen to speeches and wave signs crafted for the occasion. "No cuts to compost!" read one held by a man with shoulder-length gray hair. "Compost Ad.....»»
Wildfires scorch central Chile, death toll tops 110
The death toll from central Chile's blazing wildfires climbed to at least 112 people on Sunday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise "significantly" as teams search gutted neighborhoods......»»
Senate hearing on social media: Zuckerberg apologises to families; bizarre racism
The Senate hearing on social media saw Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise to families who hold social media responsible for children who harmed themselves, including some who took their own lives. It also saw some bizarre racism by one senator who.....»»
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to families over social media harms in contentious Senate hearing
Congress today is grilling the chief executives of several big tech companies, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, about potential harms from their products on teens......»»
Study finds young people from poorer families make fewer friends
A new study has found that children growing up in low-income families have fewer opportunities to make friends and to socially integrate at school. Researchers from the University of Zurich and the University of Stockholm examined data from over 200.....»»
Survey offers insights on childlessness and childcare in the UK
A comprehensive new survey reveals the changing face of UK families amid recent economic, social, and political turmoil......»»
Elucidating the biosynthetic mechanism for protoberberine alkaloids from Coptis chinensis
Protoberberine alkaloids are a group of tetracyclic isoquinoline compounds known for their well-established antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Although protoberberine alkaloids are broadly found in various plant families such as Ranuncul.....»»
There"s a new hairy nuisance in Florida: Coyotes
Seminole County has long been known as Florida's epicenter for bear encounters in residential neighborhoods. But now there's a new hairy beast in town: coyotes......»»
Two San Diego-area neighborhoods among ‘friendliest’ in US: study
Two San Diego-area neighborhoods among ‘friendliest’ in US: study.....»»