Travel July 16 Popular vacation spot bans 'gigantic holes' in sand after near-tragedy The City of Holmes Beach, Florida, enacts a new ordinance banning holes deeper than one foot on beaches to protect beachgoers and prevent sea turtles from getting trapped.
Culture Trends July 13 Texas dad shows what present fatherhood looks like through viral cheerleading stunts with daughter Texas dad Roland Pollard shares authentic father-daughter moments on social media and urges parents to be as present as possible with their children.
Crime July 12 Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime Mayor Mitch Colvin introduces youth curfew in Fayetteville to address rising juvenile crime, prohibiting minors from public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. with specific exceptions.
US July 11 Camp flooding puts parents on edge as tragedy shows danger of sending kids away for summer Camp Mystic flood claims 27 lives as summer camp tragedies continue across America, from deadly flash floods and drownings to the infamous Girl Scout murders and natural disasters.
Digital Originals July 10 Mom of five fights tech addiction as study shows screens shrink children’s brains Michigan homeschool mom Ginny Yurich founded "1000 Hours Outside" to empower families to spend more time outside despite technology at everyone's fingertips.
Florida July 6 Red state now offers preferred parking for pregnant women Florida implements expectant mother parking permits, allowing pregnant women to use accessible spaces for up to one year, drawing support and criticism.
Crime July 5 Deadly social media trend threatens kids, homeowners defending themselves: 'children are going to get killed’ Police warn about viral social media trends including the 'door-kicking challenge' and 'UrbanEx' as teens seek social media validation, risking criminal charges and safety issues.
Food-Drink July 4 Mother begs thieves to stop raiding her garden after neighbor's free farm stand sparks confusion Woman's garden repeatedly raided by visitors to neighbor's farm stand, sparking debate about property rights and community sharing as she struggles to protect her family's food source.
Bill Maher June 30 Bill Maher gives NFL star blunt parenting advice and warns him not to take any 's--t' from his kids Bill Maher criticized modern parenting during his podcast with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., advising firm discipline and limited social media exposure for children.
Media June 27 Michelle Obama tells parents they must get tougher on kids' social media use despite the 'pain' Michelle Obama discussed with psychologist Jonathan Haidt how parents need resilience to limit children's social media use and to protect their kids online.
Children's Health June 26 Parental rights watchdog exposes left-wing climate group's strategy to recruit kids for environmental activism American Parents Coalition warns that climate advocacy group Our Children's Trust is manipulating children through lawsuits and curriculum materials to advance their climate agenda.