Utah Passes a Common Sense Parenting Bill

Shane Vander Hart: Utah added to their state’s definition of neglect that parents allowing their children to be self-sufficient is not to be considered neglect by overzealous caseworkers and police.

Let’s Get Serious About Childhood Deaths From Abuse and Neglect

Scott Woodruff: Iowans who sincerely want to reduce child abuse and neglect deaths should urge policymakers to start with the risk factors that CECANF identified.

Matt McCoy Wants School Districts to Check-in on Homeschoolers

In response to Natalie Finn’s death State Senator Matt McCoy (D-Des Moines) proposes that school districts physically check-in on homeschoolers quarterly.

Is Childhood Obesity Child Neglect?

Mind you this is an extreme case of childhood obesity.  A 14-year-old’s…