News Articles - Parenting
Letters: Fatherhood is missing link in La.’s family health crisis
By NOLA, 05/13/26 “…In Louisiana, we highlight maternal health, infant mortality, early childhood and family stability, and we should. But there is a gap in those conversations. We continue to overlook a major factor in improving these outcomes: fathers. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nola.com/opinions/letters/letters-fatherhood-is-missing-link-in-la-s-family-health-crisis/article_ca7610b4-8d17-4abc-aeeb-0240e19f4e09.html
Imran Khan calls parenting a ‘privilege,’ not a ‘duty’: ‘It’s not about fulfilling a role’
By Indian Express, 05/04/26 “…Pointing out that raising a child is not the responsibility of just one parent, Imran Khan called it a shared experience for both the mother and the father. Imran maintained that, no matter the family situation, a child’s emotional security must always remain the top priority, as they thrive most when
Grandparents raising grandchildren navigate growing burdens and limited support
By Texas Public Radio, 04/08/26 “…Advocates say the central problem is that public systems often still treat the grandparents as an exception rather than a cornerstone of family stability. …” Read the entire article: https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source/2026-04-08/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-navigate-growing-burdens-and-limited-support
Missouri Bill Prioritizing Grandparents In Child Custody Decisions Heads To Senate
By Missouri.net, 04/10/26 “Legislation that would give grandparents priority in certain child placement decisions is moving forward after receiving unanimous support in the Missouri House. …” Read the entire article: https://www.missourinet.com/2026/04/10/missouri-bill-prioritizing-grandparents-in-child-custody-decisions-heads-to-senate/
Kentucky bill aims to change grandparent visitation rules
By Spectrum Local News, 03/26/26 “…The bill would spell out specific factors judges can consider, such as the existing relationship between the child and grandparent, and would remove the current automatic tilt toward grandparents when a parent has died. …” Read the entire article: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/product-pages/Remembering-Dylan-Lyons/news/2026/03/25/grandparent-visitation-bill-