Children's Health - Page 16

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

December 18, 2025

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.

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

December 18, 2025

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.

Massachusetts drops controversial gender ideology mandate for licensing foster care parents

December 18, 2025

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.

Youth sports in crisis as skyrocketing costs price out parents, threaten childhood health

December 17, 2025

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.

After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

December 13, 2025

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.

New Hampshire 6-year-old tests positive for cocaine, cannabis; mother faces multiple charges

December 11, 2025

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.

Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims

December 10, 2025

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.

NJ mom's smartphone delay movement spreads to 140 communities by promoting tech balance, not bans

December 10, 2025

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.

Major California health system ending transgender procedures for minors across its network

December 9, 2025

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.

Even the future king discovers smartphones are a royal pain for kids and parents

December 7, 2025

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.