School bans Gen Alpha slang parents can’t understand: ‘I must be really old’

School bans Gen Alpha slang parents can’t understand: ‘I must be really old’

A sign at a primary school revealing a list of words students are “banned” from using has caused a stir online – with many parents revealing it makes them “feel old”. In total 11 phrases were named by an unidentified teacher as being unsuitable for use by students during school hours on a sign placed … Read more

Is your child not feeling well? How to know when your kids are too sick to go to school

Is your child not feeling well? How to know when your kids are too sick to go to school

PHOENIX — As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is a child too sick for school? School absences surged during the pandemic and have yet to recover. Nearly 1 in 4 students remains chronically absent, defined as missing … Read more

I’m a neuropsychologist — here are 3 ways to ease back-to-school anxiety

I’m a neuropsychologist — here are 3 ways to ease back-to-school anxiety

Summer is nearly over — them’s the breaks. To ease you into the new school year, a pediatric neuropsychologist is sharing the three things that should be top of mind for parents. Jennifer Katzenstein — director of psychology, neuropsychology and social work at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL — wants caregivers … Read more

Hey, parents! Here’s how you can make back-to-school ‘magical’ for your kids

Hey, parents! Here’s how you can make back-to-school ‘magical’ for your kids

More than four in five parents are working to make the back-to-school season “magical” for their elementary school kids, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents with children aged 6-12 found 86% are trying to bring the “magic” back to school and, for many, their goal is getting their child excited about returning … Read more

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school

How to stand out to colleges when attending a competitive high school

This branded content article is sponsored by IvyWise The college admissions landscape has always been challenging for students, but these days, it’s harder than ever — and it’s never too early, or too late, to start perfecting your strategic plan. Students are tasked with creating college applications that need to be exceptionally strong, especially for … Read more

Beloved school crossing guard banned from high-fiving students after parent complaint

Beloved school crossing guard banned from high-fiving students after parent complaint

An Australian school community has been left outraged after a cherished crossing guard was banned from high-fiving student following a parent complaint about the innocent gesture. Students of Mount Dandenong Primary School in Greater Melbourne will no longer receive high fives from their beloved crossing supervisor, John Goulden, during drop off and pick up after … Read more

Parents are the reason their child’s school day is derailed, new study reveals

Parents are the reason their child’s school day is derailed, new study reveals

Kids’ after-school “hangriness” strikes at approximately 3:36 p.m., according to a recent poll. The survey of 2,000 parents of kids aged 5 – 17 investigated the highs and lows throughout the school week for both kids and parents and all the ways parents go the extra mile to do it all during the school season.  … Read more

The heartwarming moment student shows ‘school mom’ teacher the tattoo he got in her honor: ‘Shut up!’

The heartwarming moment student shows ‘school mom’ teacher the tattoo he got in her honor: ‘Shut up!’

This teacher is skin-spiring. A recent Indiana high school graduate inked up his arm with a moving note from his favorite teacher — who he says is responsible for helping him find his passion for life. “I had no drive, no passion, nothing,” Chayce McCoy said. “I didn’t expect to ever have the possibility of … Read more

What your high school yearbook photo says about health and longevity, according to new research

What your high school yearbook photo says about health and longevity, according to new research

No need for a crystal ball. Peer into the future through your own youthful visage — suggests new research published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, revealing high school yearbook photos to be a reliable indicator of lifespan. Researchers were interested in exploring the impact of attractiveness on longevity, particularly as those with conventional … Read more

Here are the many workarounds parents can try to save on school supplies

Here are the many workarounds parents can try to save on school supplies

Three in four parents would try “any” workaround to save money on school supplies — with some even dumpster diving and stealing from work — finds a new survey. A poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of elementary school kids found 77% believe staying under their budget is top priority for them.  The top resources parents … Read more

Gen Z is glamorizing office culture after facing the isolation of remote work: ‘Like being in school again’

Gen Z is glamorizing office culture after facing the isolation of remote work: ‘Like being in school again’

After years of remote work, Gen Z is glamorizing office culture. From posting “Get Ready With Me” videos modeling their #OfficeSiren and #CorpCore looks to bragging about free snacks, Gen Z is thrilled to be going into the office. “It was exciting — I was coming from a job in retail and it was nice … Read more

Stanley Cup champ Brent Sopel opens up about his struggle with dyslexia and how his foundation is helping others: ‘You’re not alone’

Stanley Cup champ Brent Sopel opens up about his struggle with dyslexia and how his foundation is helping others: ‘You’re not alone’

Former NHL defenseman Brent Sopel never appeared to be a man lacking self-esteem during his 18 years on the ice, where he felt like “it was the only place I was good.” Sopel, a hard-charging defenseman who played in 659 games for six NHL teams, achieved one of the most sought-after feats in sports when … Read more

Mom issues stark warning about sending your kid to a ‘rich school’: ‘It will ruin them’

Mom issues stark warning about sending your kid to a ‘rich school’: ‘It will ruin them’

A young TikToker has shared a heartbreaking admission about going to school. Posting a simple clip of her troubled face, the text over it reads: “Please never send your kid to a rich school if you’re not rich. It will ruin them.” The caption says: “I’m grateful to get a good education but it’s so difficult to be in a … Read more

Elementary school teacher shares her ‘30 seconds or less’ rule on kindness: ‘Adults, watch and learn’

Elementary school teacher shares her ‘30 seconds or less’ rule on kindness: ‘Adults, watch and learn’

It’s a life lesson. An elementary school teacher has gone viral on social media after sharing her “30 seconds or less” rule on kindness. Fourth grade educator Natalie Ringold posted a video to Instagram explaining the rule to her young students, with many adult viewers praising her for preaching values to her pupils. Ringold taught … Read more

Suri Cruise’s dashing prom date revealed as budding musician, high school classmate Toby Cohen

Suri Cruise’s dashing prom date revealed as budding musician, high school classmate Toby Cohen

Swooning and crooning. Suri Cruise’s dashing prom date has been identified as budding musician Toby Cohen — a fellow senior at LaGuardia High School. Cruise, who turned 18 in April, was seen beaming as she stepped out arm in arm with Cohen at the event, held Tuesday night on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Suri Cruise’s … Read more

Suri Cruise, 18, dolls up for high school prom after revealing college plans

Suri Cruise, 18, dolls up for high school prom after revealing college plans

They grow up so fast. Suri Cruise, the 18-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, went to her high school prom in the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Tuesday — and she looked like a carbon copy of her famous mom. Suri wore a gorgeous white and purple floral dress with a pair … Read more

Angie Harmon’s daughter arrested in North Carolina days after graduating high school

Angie Harmon’s daughter arrested in North Carolina days after graduating high school

Angie Harmon’s daughter was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina. On June 6, Avery Sehorn was charged with felony burglary and larceny, Fox News Digital confirmed. Angie shares Avery with her ex-husband, NFL star Jason Sehorn. The former couple also share daughters Finley, 20, and Emery, 15. According to an incident report obtained by Fox News Digital, the … Read more

14 sets of twins and one set of triplets graduate from the same high school class

14 sets of twins and one set of triplets graduate from the same high school class

This graduating class was twice as nice. Fourteen sets of twins and one set of triplets graduated from the same Florida high school earlier this month. The crowd cheered at Cooper City High School in South Florida as the 543 graduates crossed the stage including two sets of identical twins and 12 sets of fraternal.  … Read more

NJ teen nails ‘diabolical’ headstand and split on stage at high school graduation

NJ teen nails ‘diabolical’ headstand and split on stage at high school graduation

She’s leaving audiences split.  Most high school seniors look forward to tossing their caps and turning their tassels at graduation.  But one nimble New Jersey student turned heads instead — hitting a saucy headstand and split combination in celebration of receiving her diploma.  A Paramus Catholic High School graduate went viral after breaking into a headstand … Read more

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

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 … Read more