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Aug. 13, 2025
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The 19 Books That Made Us Fall In Love With Reading As Kids

There are few things better than stumbling upon a book you remember vividly from your childhood, and Katie McPherson has created the ultimate list. Featuring books Scary Mommy editors claim made them fall in love with reading as kids, you’ll feel like you just stumbled into a Scholastic Book Fair from your childhood.

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A Mom Cried Over Her Son's Bare Classroom. A Teacher Responded.
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A Mom Cried Over Her Son's Bare Classroom. A Teacher Responded.

"There's no like fun rug on the ground for him," one mom complained after her kid's Meet The Teacher event.

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Emma Raducanu of Great Britain in action against Aryna Sabalenka in the third round on Day 5 of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 11, 2025 in Mason, Ohio.
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Emma Raducanu Faced Off Against Sabalenka & Crying Baby At Cincinnati Open

A small child could be heard crying at the Cincinnati Open on Monday, launching a new talk point in the debate about which public spaces children belong in.

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A Latina girl from Bogota, Colombia, between 10 and 14 years old, looks out from the balcony of her house as she watches tourists stroll through the town of Raquira, Boyacá.
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Families Belong Together
Researchers Sound Alarm On Immigration Policy's Effect On Kids' Mental Health

U.S. immigration policies profoundly impact children's mental health, leading to anxiety, PTSD, and emotional distress, say University of California researchers.

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From Picture Day to Recess — Old Navy’s Got The Outfit
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From Picture Day to Recess — Old Navy’s Got The Outfit

From first-day jitters to after-school adventures, Old Navy has the styles that help kids show up feeling like their best selves. Think bold, wearable, and built for real life — because back-to-school is more than a moment, it’s a whole vibe. And with Old Navy’s new 1-year guarantee on all kids' clothes — oops-proof or your money back — you can rest assured these outfits will outlive the semester ahead.

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More Girl Power, Please
Girls Still Hear Poor Body Image Talk From Women Around Them & We *Have* To Do Better

While unveiling a new Body Appreciation Program, Girl Scouts of USA did some research to figure out exactly what girls needed, and some of the results were surprising. “While 96% of girls say they like the way they look, 37% still wish they could change something about their appearance. In girls ages 11 to 13, that percentage jumps to 50%. But the most alarming? More than one-third of girls ages 5 to 13 hear negative body image messages from the women around them.

Ladies, that one’s on us.”

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