Children's Health

Health December 18

Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares complications after gender procedures: 'I am grieving'

Detransitioner Chloe Cole joined HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday to advocate for ending gender transition procedures on minors, sharing her experience.

US Education December 18

GOP lawmaker vows to give parents more power as schools 'blatantly' violate students' rights

A new GOP-led bill would give parents more power to fight schools when they are denied access to classroom materials related to sexuality and gender that their kids are being taught.

Health December 18

HHS unleashes sweeping crackdown on child ‘sex-rejecting procedures,’ threatens hospital, Medicaid funding

HHS proposes blocking Medicare and Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures on patients under 18, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling such treatments malpractice.

Media December 18

Massachusetts drops controversial gender ideology mandate for licensing foster care parents

Massachusetts dropped its gender identity mandate for foster care parents after Alliance Defending Freedom posed a legal challenge and federal regulators gave a constitutional warning.

Fox & Friends 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.

Regulation 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.

Children's Health 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.

Food-Drink 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.

Smartphones 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.

Media 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.