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Why San Francisco's new parental leave policy is a big deal
When I had my youngest daughter in 2012, I stayed home for 10 weeks before returning to work.And when it was time to go back, I definitely wasn't ready to…
Why are many black and Hispanic kids uninsured when they don't have to be?
Health care is expensive.Even with insurance, I've paid $25 co-pays to my kids' doctor only to have them out in 10 minutes and diagnosed with "a…
Kids with same-sex parents are as happy and healthy as kids with heterosexual parents
About 210,000 kids under age 18 are being raised nationally by more than 122,000 same-sex couples.And according to a new study in the Journal of…
How much money does the state appropriate for programs to prevent child abuse? $0
In Lansing every year, there is a day set aside as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day. That day was yesterday. So, on the steps of the Capitol, people…
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Suicide among adolescent girls has climbed at an alarming rate
I heard a story this morning on NPR that was pretty concerning.A new report released Friday by the CDC found that the suicide rate in the U.S. reached a…
Four college resources for homeless and foster youth in Michigan
Bridge Magazine published a story Wednesday about barriers homeless college students in Michigan face while trying to pursue an education, and just how…
Should colleges "ban the box" when it comes to students' criminal records?
If you've ever filled out a job application, I'm sure you've come across the question asking whether you've ever been convicted of a criminal offense.For…
30 percent of parents can't afford diapers. A new partnership aims to change that.
When I became a mom, I was surprised – and overwhelmed – by the amount of diapers my daughter went through.And it was expensive.I can't imagine what it…
Coming out as transgender senior year
High school seniors are counting down the last few weeks until graduation.In the small township of Ida, Michigan, Alanna Roberts is looking back on a…
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Here's how old wedding dresses are bringing comfort to grieving parents
Angels Above Baby Gowns takes all those dresses you only wear once and put away, like wedding and bridesmaid gowns, or prom dresses – and turn them into…
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