Parenting & Safety (Courtroom Insight): A consultant psychiatrist told a coroner’s inquest that a child’s risk shouldn’t be judged just by whether a father or mother is absent, stressing psychological safety, home communication, and meeting basic needs in the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Infant Health (Gut Guidance): A UK-led guide says 82% of parents search online for baby gut health answers, pushing “first 1,000 days” education with expert input and practical feeding recipes. Grandparent Boundaries (Family Debate): A parenting conversation asks whether grandparents should be allowed to “spoil” kids, with listeners warning that ignoring parents’ rules can teach kids boundaries only apply when Mom and Dad are watching. Kids & Mobility (Local Rules): Ballwin is considering e-bike and alternative-vehicle regulations, including helmet and sidewalk rules for under-17 riders, aiming to balance safety with kids getting outside. Public Health Funding (Family Impact): Kansas nonprofit leaders say federal cuts tied to H.R. 1 are driving higher costs and squeezing programs like food assistance and health access. Child Welfare & Rights (Global): UNRWA faces a $100M funding gap, warning millions of Palestinian refugees could lose essential support as services are curtailed. Tech & Privacy (Baby Monitoring): Glocandy launched a contactless smart baby monitor on Kickstarter, pitching radar-based monitoring to reduce privacy concerns and false alerts. Sleep & Health Policy (US): Doctors and sleep experts urge lawmakers to reject permanent daylight saving time, warning it could worsen dark winter mornings and harm children’s circadian health.