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.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Halloween brings fun, but also safety risks. See these tips to stay safe.
- 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.
- 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.
Last week’s column was all about how allowing kids to be resentful (the bitter indignation of having been treated unfairly) and entitled (the belief that one is deserving of certain privileges) is the best way to make sure your kid lives a life of misery. In case you make a terrible weekly life choice and don’t read this column with perfect consistency, here’s a quick review of why the above ...
Closets by Design reports that school mornings are stressful due to time constraints and disorganization.
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AnyWho reports that "Autumn" is a top-100 baby name, while "October" is rarely used.
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Aeroflow Breastpumps reports that a survey reveals many working mothers lack support for breastfeeding at work, with 79% wanting to continue breastfeeding after returning.
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