Tesla CEO Elon Musk is once again speaking out against transgender politics, calling upon parents to “fight back” and protect their children from the ideology. “Time for parents to fight back!” the billionaire wrote on Twitter on July 9 in response to a TikTok video posted by an irate father. “I’m literally on fire right…
Ministers to Close Loophole That Allows Free Vape Samples for Children
Ministers want to close a loophole that allows retailers to give free samples of vapes to children in England, amid concerns an increasing number are being tempted to smoke e-cigarettes. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government will crack down on vape marketing to prevent the “unacceptable” targeting of children and young people. The…
Top 10 Ways to Prevent Kids From Drowning
Adults are being reminded of the best ways to make swimming activities safe for kids, in light of statistics showing that most young children who drown in pools were last seen in the house less than five minutes before the drowning occurred. There is no substitute for your undivided attention, according to Jennifer Rubin, Safe Kids…
NDP Leader Requests Emergency Debate on Urgent Situation in Children’s Health Care
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons to discuss the “urgent and escalating” situation in Canada’s children’s hospitals as they deal with an influx of sick kids. Singh wrote to the Speaker to give notice for the request, citing several alarming developments across the country. Just last week,…
Children Receiving Hormone Therapy ‘Probably Will Be Infertile’: Pediatrician
One of the “trickiest parts” about children receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy is the likelihood that they will be infertile, according to Dr. Kathryn Lowe, a fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The remark was made at an annual meeting of the Wisconsin AAP in May and recirculated online on Dec. 6. Noting that…
Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes
Sometimes allergies can lead to pink, irritated eyes. But allergic conjunctivitis, or “pink eye” may have a simple fix: physical fitness. That’s the conclusion of researchers in Taiwan who tracked the health data of more than 1.2 million children. The kids were examined at age 10, sometime between 2010 and 2018. The investigators also used Taiwan’s…
Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
Kids who walk, skateboard, or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests. “The walk to school is a wonderful moment in the day that provides children a glimpse of living an active lifestyle,” said study co-author…
Local Children’s Keepers and Heroes: Youth Centers of Orange
Youth Centers of Orange in the City of Orange, California, has created a space where children and parents of all walks, including those struggling with homelessness and without needed support, have a place to turn. Founded by Edgar Garnica and Joanna Fermin, the organization does more than provide after-school care for low-income families. “We try…
When Parents and School Boards Clash Over Children’s Health
Many U.S. parents are no longer silent about the policies of the schools their children attend, and they are increasingly organizing and speaking out at school board meetings. Last summer, Epoch Times reported on one such parent who criticized the teaching of critical race theory (CRT) and early sexual education at a school board meeting…
How to Support Children’s Immune Systems
Within every individual on planet Earth is a powerful immune system, designed to protect the body from outside invaders. Sadly, the immune system has been under-emphasized by the mainstream in recent years. This has resulted in many people overlooking both the behaviors that hurt their immune system and those that help it. Parents must be…
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