Parenting In The News 08/13/2025

Insights from child psychologists suggest parents adopt a curious, non-judgmental approach when addressing these situations, focusing on understanding a child's perspective. The guidance also promotes positive parenting strategies, like UCDavis Health's PRIDE skills, which emphasize encouragement and recognizing good behaviors to guide children effectively.

Florida's universal school choice initiative has seen a 277% increase since 2023, now enabling an estimated 429,000 students to utilize private, charter, or home school options. Following President Donald Trump's return to the presidency, federal efforts have intensified, including executive orders in early 2025 aiming to expand federal funding for various school choice options. Additionally, a provision in the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill" establishes a national K-12 scholarship tax credit program from 2027, offering a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $1,700 for donations supporting student scholarships.