Online Safety Push: Philippines House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos filed the Children’s Social Media Safety Act (HB 9965), aiming for a first national framework to protect kids from cyberbullying, harmful content, exploitation, addiction, anxiety, and sleep disruption. Food Insecurity Pressure: Kansas Reflector reports families are turning to food pantries as grocery prices rise and SNAP access shrinks, with one Missouri pantry swapping staples for cheaper options and seeing demand spike. Childcare Workforce Fix: A childcare program in New York City is going employee-owned via an ESOP, pitching ownership as a way to retain early educators in a sector known for low pay and high turnover. Parenting Through Summer: Experts are urging families to avoid “homework” and instead use short, playful daily learning to prevent summer learning loss without killing playtime. Family-Friendly July Plans: Multiple U.S. communities are rolling out Fourth of July events built for kids—parades, fireworks, and hands-on science and play. Adoption & Foster Care Spotlight: Coverage highlights ongoing foster care shortages and child protection efforts, including community support events and calls for stronger systems.