Alabama mom Jaclyn Skuce sentenced to life for hiring hitman to kill her child’s father over custody dispute

An Alabama woman was sentenced to life in prison Friday after authorities said she hired a hitman to kill the father of her child in a custody dispute. Jacqueline Scuse, 43, of Madison, was found guilty of capital murder after she hired a man to kill the child’s father to prevent him from getting custody … Read more

WHY EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, NOT IQ, IS THE REAL KEY TO YOUR CHILD’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS

When it comes to raising high achievers, many parents focus on test scores, GPAs, and extra tutoring to boost their academic success and even their IQ. But according to one academic expert, the real secret to long-term success isn’t about IQ at all. Executive functioning is the real key to your child’s academic success.  Father … Read more

2 arrested on felony child endangerment warrant following child’s death

The authorities said that two people were detained in Tourans for the child being associated with a case in which a child died. Officials announced that the investigators of the Torrance Police Department, who are working alongside the Agency’s Community Officers team, carried out the arrests of Jenina Magelueco and Charles Wumak. Both suspects were … Read more

WHY READING LEVELS DON’T TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S SKILLS

If your child is in elementary school, chances are you’ve seen their “reading level” printed on a report card or mentioned during parent-teacher conferences. These assessments are often treated as benchmarks for progress, but how accurate are they in truly capturing your child’s reading ability? Experts say the answer is complicated. Young boy reading. FREEPIK.COM … Read more