Parenting & Policy: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, with families and kids caught in the debate over darker winter mornings versus more evening daylight. Family Support: Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced she’s pregnant and renewed a push for 18 weeks of paid parental leave (including for birth, adoption, and legal placement), with a public comment period now underway. Child Welfare & Care: Ireland’s Tusla reported a 10% rise in child safety and welfare referrals in 2025, with emotional abuse the top concern and foster care still the majority placement. Adoption & Foster Care: A Ventura-LA nonprofit, James Storehouse, is helping foster youth and resource families with emergency essentials like beds, clothes, and food. Online Safety & Learning: Nevada parents are pushing back on EdTech and smartphone access in schools, arguing for more play and limits on devices. Safeguarding Systems: The Ministry of Health in a small jurisdiction appointed a dedicated safeguarding lead to strengthen protection for children and vulnerable adults. Culture & Family Life: A Canadian surrogacy lawsuit highlights the hard question of who decides prenatal outcomes when intended parents and a surrogate disagree.