Mom called with phone problems. Her phone would not ring. The problem is that she turned her phone volume down. It took 17 minutes to walk her through turning the phone volume up.
More generally, I've encountered a lot of elderly people who can't manage the volume level on their phones.
Yesterday after work I drove to East #finland with a rental car. (That was the first time I drove this year.) There was a car accident on the road, and a traffic jam. We got heavy rain.. I got lost once. Once the navigator said the road was blocked but it wasn't. But I did it and #today I saw my #parents. 😍 #AlzheimersSucks I haven't told you but my mother has #dementia now as well. #suomimastodon#roadtrip
Kristi Noem Said She Is Proud to “Support Babies, Moms, and Families.”
Her Record Shows Otherwise, Critics Say.
As #SouthDakota governor, Noem has rejected programs and millions of dollars in federal funds that would have benefited #parents and #children and provided care during #pregnancy.
Critics say her rhetoric is “all hat and no cattle.”
Une question juridico-éthique : mon ado a décidé de travailler en job d'été en juillet-aout (Hallelujah!). Son employeur potentiel (#McDo pour ne pas le nommer) lui refuse un #CDD / CDD #saisonnier et lui propose uniquement un #CDI en disant "quand vous n'êtes plus disponible, vous n'avez qu'à démissionner.".
This book offers an exploration of #work-life balance, focusing on #parents, #academics, the self-employed, and #migrants. It examines self-care, #childcare, and informal care dynamics.
A letter to parents from the SSTUWA
23 April stop work action
Dear parents,
It is likely that your child’s public school may be closed on the morning of Tuesday 23 April 2024. If it is open, it won’t be for lessons as normal. #union#sstuwa#westernAustralia#teachers#teachersStrike#education#parents
New #Utah Law Prioritizes Child Safety in Custody Courts
The legislation, which limits the use of reunification therapies and increases scrutiny of expert witnesses, follows ProPublica’s reporting on courts’ handling of custody cases involving allegations of violence.
#Parents of Mastodon, could you recommend a game, that is not Minecraft, or Roblox that is multiplayer that I can play with my 4 year old and 6 year old?
Mainly looking for a game for my 4 year old. He likes Minecraft, but stupidly it triggers my motion sickness. I struggle to play for longer than 15 minutes. I have to really force myself to stick around for longer than that.
What to Know About the Roiling Debate Over U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates
A new study challenged the accuracy of public health data on deaths related to #pregnancy and #childbirth — and the narrative of high and rising U.S. maternal mortality rates. An unusual public dispute has ensued.
"Sixty-four percent of #Jewish#parents say their #student has eliminated at least one potential #college, 96 percent say they are worried about #antisemitism on #campus and 80 percent say they are focused on campus safety in their college search process."
When the Number of Bedrooms in a Home Keeps Parents From Getting Their Kids Back
Even after resolving other safety concerns, parents in #Georgia can wait for months to be reunited with their #children, often because of what advocates say are stringent requirements sought by the state’s Division of Family and Children Services.