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Ohio Republican lawmakers at Statehouse podium introducing 'Affirming Families First Act' to protect parents affirming children's biological sex, with family embrace inset.

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to limit child-welfare actions over parents declining to socially affirm a child’s gender identity

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Two Ohio House Republicans have introduced the “Affirming Families First Act,” which would state that referring to and raising a child in line with the child’s biological sex—such as using a child’s given name and sex-based pronouns—cannot, by itself, be treated as abuse, neglect, or contrary to a child’s best interests in certain custody-related decisions.

Virginia mother indicted for drowning twin sons in bathtub

A 21-year-old woman in Virginia faces murder charges after authorities say she drowned her twin 17-month-old sons in a bathtub. Amaya Dixon was taken into custody following a grand jury indictment. The deaths occurred last month at her Richmond apartment.

Pennsylvania father charged after toddler left outside in snowstorm

7 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

A 29-year-old man faces aggravated assault and child endangerment charges after his 2-year-old daughter was allegedly left outside during a January snowstorm in Cumberland County while he slept.

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New York mother charged in son's fatal Benadryl overdose

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Texas man charged with injuring toddler left unsupervised in hot bath

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Georgia woman charged after neighbors find 5-year-old son alone

Missouri mother sentenced to 10 years for son's fatal apartment fall

Corrine O'Connor pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after her 5-year-old son, Grayson O'Connor, fell from a high-rise apartment window in Kansas City, Missouri. She received a 10-year prison sentence. Police noted the apartment's poor condition and that she did not call emergency services.

Georgia woman charged with suffocating two infant sons

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Dakota Taylor, a 21-year-old from Georgia, faces murder charges for the deaths of her two sons, whom she allegedly suffocated years apart. Authorities say she confessed to the killings, including holding their nostrils shut until they stopped breathing. Taylor also has a history of threatening her daughters, leading to their placement in foster care.

Advocates urge Trump to reform child welfare against gender ideology

Advocates opposing gender ideology are pressing President Donald Trump to link federal child welfare funding to policies rejecting such ideology. They have drafted an executive order to redefine child abuse and protect parents who refuse to affirm their children's gender transitions. The effort highlights cases where parents faced investigations or lost custody for their stance.

Nelson Mandela fund warns of social media ban risks for children

14 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund has raised concerns about the potential downsides of prohibiting social media access for children, following Australia's recent ban on use by those under 16. Experts emphasize the need for parental guidance and adherence to health guidelines rather than outright restrictions. South Africa is urged to carefully assess any similar measures.

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