December 17 Youth sports in crisis as skyrocketing costs price out parents, threaten childhood health Congressional hearing reveals youth sports costs hit $40 billion annually for parents as travel teams price out families. Average yearly cost exceeds $1,000 per child.
December 13 After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids Pressure is mounting on Congress to act after Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparked calls from U.S. lawmakers to better protect children online.
December 11 New Hampshire 6-year-old tests positive for cocaine, cannabis; mother faces multiple charges New Hampshire mother Paige Goulet was charged with child endangerment after her daughter was hospitalized after eating an THC gummy and tested for drugs.
December 10 Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces a Cracker Barrel settlement over allegations students with disabilities were mistreated at a Waldorf restaurant.
December 10 NJ mom's smartphone delay movement spreads to 140 communities by promoting tech balance, not bans New Jersey mom Holly Moscatiello's Balance Project helps parents reduce kids' screen time and delay giving them smartphones. The movement has spread to 140 communities.
December 9 Major California health system ending transgender procedures for minors across its network Sacramento's Sutter Health ends transgender procedures for minors, joining a trend among California healthcare systems changing youth treatment policies.
December 7 Even the future king discovers smartphones are a royal pain for kids and parents Prince William reveals keeping smartphones away from Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has become a "tense issue" for royal family.
December 3 Former NBA star teams up with GOP lawmaker to help young children suffering from stuttering disorder Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is teaming with Reps. Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures on bipartisan legislation to require early stuttering screenings for kids on Medicaid.
November 28 Oregon father outraged after discovering 11-year-old son was slated to take survey about sexual orientation Oregon father outraged after 11-year-old receives state survey asking about sexual orientation and gender identity. Parent calls it violation of rights.
November 20 CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy The CDC changed its stance on its vaccines and autism link after the Department of Health and Human Services launched a comprehensive assessment of potential autism causes.