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Instagram's new child safety features: Will they work?

Digital Parenting

How will Instagram's new safety features for kids help?

In September Instagram announced new safety features aimed at teen users, a sweeping set of changes.
Wednesday's Child

'Hugs and a family.' | Wednesday's Child 8-year-old Jeremiah wants a place to call home on Christmas morning

"My hope for Jeremiah is that we're able to find him a home before the holidays because I would love for him to be able to spend Christmas with a family."
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Wednesday's Child 16-year-old Zykeria wants her forever family to treat her like she was born into the family

"Don't look at me like some kid you took in from foster care. As if they actually gave birth to me," Zykeria told WFAA when asked about her future family.
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Wednesday's Child 11-year-old Tyrone awaiting adoption: 'Father God, All I want is for you to bless me with a perfect family'

Tyrone's faith in finding a forever family is rooted in his nightly prayers.
Parenting

Expert: Parents should focus on helping children build skills, rather than pressuring them to pick a career

A Plano family encourages their son's shifting passions.
Parenting

How do you support your kid's dreams? Try to stop asking 'What do you want to be'

One family is supporting their child's dream to pursue the sport of boxing.
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'Share his passion for dinosaurs' | Wednesday Child 10-year-old Caleb dreams of parents who will support his dreams of being a paleontologist

Caleb's sweetness is his superpower - one his advocates hope a loving family will treasure.
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'I don't want to be separated from him.' | Wednesday's Child siblings Omar and Marion hoping to be adopted by the same family

"Both the kids are very smart. Very perceptive. They have a lot of kindness in their heart," said Lisa Reed.
Parenting

Instagram announces new safety measures for teens

Critics say the measures don't go far enough.
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With dreams to become a meteorologist Wednesday's Child 13-year-old Ebohnee hopes her forecast of life includes a forever home

"I really will appreciate anyone who would want to adopt me," Ebohnee told WFAA. "I will treat y'all the best!"
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Wednesday's Child 13-year-old Bella loves math and hopes her passion for it adds up to a forever family

"I want to be with a family that helps me grow and is going in the same direction as me," Bella told WFAA.