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- [Parent Advisory: Roblox puts kids in danger by exposing them to predators, sexual content, and gambling](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2025/07/31/parent-advisory-roblox-puts-kids-in-danger-by-exposing-them-to-predators-sexual-content-and-gambling/) - Despite claiming safety is a top priority, Roblox exposes kids to severe risks. Recent investigations have revealed frightening safety failures. Adults are chatting with 5-year-olds, inviting them into private locked rooms, and asking for their Snapchat details to continue grooming them on another platform. Children are accessing games simulating sex acts, Nazi content, and school
- [Parental Advisory: Meta’s Supposedly Safer Teen Accounts Recommend Violent, Sexual and Racist Content to Kids](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2025/05/19/parental-advisory-metas-supposedly-safer-teen-accounts-recommend-violent-sexual-and-racist-content-to-kids/) - Meta recently launched Teen Accounts, a new Instagram feature offers additional protections to users 13-16. Meta promised parents, “we’re introducing Instagram Teen Accounts to reassure parents that teens are having safe experiences,” and Meta has heavily promoted Teen Accounts’ “protective settings” and promised parents “peace of mind.” Specifically, Meta claims “teens will automatically be placed
- [Our Nation's Future on the Line: Will We Stand Up for Public Education?](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2025/05/19/our-nations-future-on-the-line-will-we-stand-up-for-public-education/) - Public education in America is at a critical juncture. The push to dismantle the Department of Education is more than a policy debate—it’s a direct threat to students, families, and communities. If we don’t stand up now, we will lose the decades of progress we’ve worked so hard for. Our public schools will crumble, and
- [Parent Advisory: Meta AI Chatbots in WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Present Grooming and Sexual Exploitation Risks For Kids](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2025/04/28/meta-ai-chatbots-present-grooming-and-sexual-exploitation-risks/) - AI chatbots that can mimic real human conversation are proliferating across the internet and social media, and they are becoming increasingly common for even younger children to use. Recent surveys have found more than half of teens and 10% of 5-8 year olds have used a chatbot. Yet most parents have no idea – only
- [Huge Victory for Families as Federal Judge Blocks Grocery Mega-Merger](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/12/11/huge-victory-for-families-as-federal-judge-blocks-grocery-mega-merger/) - December 10, 2024 — Today, U.S. District Judge for Oregon Adrienne Nelson ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to halt Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons, a rival grocery chain, and blocked the merger. Experts agreed that the merger would have caused increased prices at grocery stores during a time when families
- [Parents Pressure House to Pass KOSA](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/09/16/parents-pressure-house-to-pass-kosa/) - Parents who have lost children due to online harms are descending on Washington to lobby House members to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. This week and next, parents who have lost children due to online harms are descending on Washington to lobby House members to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. “Every year they choose not to act, they will be complicit,” said Christine McComas, a Maryland mother who lost her daughter to cyberbullying twelve years ago and
- [Opinion: Harris's Path to Victory Runs Through Parents](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/08/20/opinion-harriss-path-to-victory-runs-through-parents/) - By Ailen Arreaza, Executive Director In the last several weeks, JD Vance and Donald Trump have been seen attempting to tout what Republicans are doing for families. But in reality, they aren’t doing much. By fixating on “parents’ rights” and cultural wedge issues, Republicans have made significant inroads with parent voters in the last several Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can be transformative for families. But if they want to win, they must center parents as a key part of their path to the White House.
- [Parents Across the Country Report High Levels of Economic Stress as Kids Head Back-to-School](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/08/07/parents-across-the-country-report-high-levels-of-economic-stress-as-kids-head-back-to-school/) - Almost 50% of Parents Report Having to Cut Back on Necessities Like Food in Order to Afford Back-to-School Essentials August 7, 2024 – A new survey of over 750 parents by ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit parent and family advocacy group that represents more than 3 million families across the US, reveals that families are navigating
- [<strong>As Kids Head Back to School, New Survey Reveals Parent Concerns About Smartphones in Schools</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/08/01/as-kids-head-back-to-school-new-survey-reveals-parent-concerns-about-smartphones-in-schools/) - This fall, thousands of kids will head back to school in districts with new smartphone policies, in many cases bans, in place. From New York to California, school districts are cracking down on phones in schools, citing learning distributions, student mental health concerns, and more. Last year, the American Federation of Teachers and partners released
- [Parent Advisory: Deadline Looms for States to Decide if They’ll  Enroll in Federal Program to Help Families Pay for Groceries During School Summer Vacation ](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/07/30/parent-advisory-deadline-looms-for-states-to-decide-if-theyll-enroll-in-federal-program-to-help-families-pay-for-groceries-during-school-summer-vacation/) - 14 Republican-led States Chose Politics Over Kids and Opted Out of Program for 2024 July 30, 2024 – This summer, millions of families across the country received a pre-loaded EBT card with $120 to help pay for groceries this summer. The program – SUN Bucks – was established this summer after President Biden signed a
- [With First Presidential Debate Days Ahead, New Survey Reveals What Parents Want to Hear from the Candidates](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/06/20/with-first-presidential-debate-days-ahead-new-survey-reveals-what-parents-want-to-hear-from-the-candidates/) - June 20, 2024 - According to a new survey from ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit parent and family advocacy group that represents more than 3 million families, parents will be watching the upcoming presidential debate on June 27 to see if either candidate will discuss issues that impact families. More than half of the 308 parents
- [With Summer Child Care Costs Rising, New Survey Reveals the Sacrifices Parents Are Having to Make ](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/06/06/with-summer-child-care-costs-rising-new-survey-reveals-the-sacrifices-parents-are-having-to-make/) - June 6, 2024 – According to a new survey from ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit parent and family advocacy group that represents more than 3 million families, the cost and availability of summer child care is a major obstacle for parents as summer vacation begins across the country. When asked about challenges faced when trying to
- [Parent Advisory: Social Media Dangers for Kids Increase with Spike in Summer Use](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/05/29/social-media-dangers-for-kids-increase-with-spike-in-summer-use/) - As school winds down and summer begins, millions of children and teens will be spending more time on social media. While social media can provide an opportunity to connect with friends outside of school, it also poses a number of considerable dangers and risks to children and teens. These platforms are designed to keep kids
- [Parent Advisory: New Program Will Give Families  Money to Help Pay for Groceries This Summer](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/05/09/parent-advisory-new-program-will-give-families-money-to-help-pay-for-groceries-this-summer/) - 14 Republican-led States Chose Politics Over Kids and Opt Out of Program May 13, 2024 – Families struggling to get food on the table should know that President Biden signed a new law that will give 21 million kids who qualify for free or reduced school meals a pre-loaded EBT card with $120 to help
- [Over 700 Louisiana Parents Press Speaker Johnson to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Kids Online](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/05/02/over-700-louisiana-parents-press-speaker-johnson/) - KOSA has 70 Senate cosponsors and awaiting a floor vote; House of Representatives KOSA Companion introduced Today, over 700 parents from Louisiana called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to use his position as Speaker of the House to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). KOSA would require social media companies to design their
- [KOSA Petition Letter to Speaker Mike Johnson](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/05/01/kosa-petition-letter-to-speaker-mike-johnson/) - Recent research from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) found harmful and inappropriate content easily accessible to kids on TikTok, including videos supporting white supremacy, holocaust denial, anti-Semitism, and terrorism.
- [Parent Advisory: “Nudifying” Apps Available Through Google Target Kids with Revenge Porn, Sextortion, and Harassment](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/05/01/nudifying-apps-target-kids-with-revenge-porn-sextortion-and-harassment/) - AI “nudifying” apps are a scary and growing trend, owing in part to the ease with which kids can access them from Google search and the Google Play store. These apps do exactly what their name suggests: take photos of people who are clothed and make them appear nude. There have been several recent cases
- [7,500 Louisiana, New York, and Kentucky Parents Press Schumer, McConnell, Johnson, and Jeffries on Advancing KOSA in FAA Reauthorization ](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/04/25/7500-louisiana-new-york-and-kentucky-parents-press-schumer-mcconnell-johnson-and-jeffries-on-advancing-kosa-in-faa-reauthorization/) - NEW YORK, NY – Today, 7,500 parents from Louisiana, New York, and Kentucky called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to advance the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bipartisan youth online safety bill, in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization package.
- [Parent Advisory: Social Media Companies Push Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic on Teens Despite Risks](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/03/06/parent-advisory-social-media-companies-push-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-on-teens-despite-risks/) - Social media has been pushing toxic diet culture, disordered eating, and the pursuit of thinness at any cost on children and teens for years. Before and after images of dramatic transformations pressure teens to pursue unhealthy means to change their bodies to fit these images – even though they are often heavily edited or AI-generated.
- [<strong>New Survey: 91% of Parents Support Expansion of the Child Tax Credit Included in Congress’ Bipartisan Tax Deal </strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/01/31/new-survey-91-of-parents-support-expansion-of-the-child-tax-credit-included-in-congress-bipartisan-tax-deal/) - More Than Half of Respondents Say 2021 CTC Made a Huge Difference in Their Family’s Finances Two-Thirds of Parents Report They Are Already Struggling Financially in 2024, Families Report Affording Food (67%), Affording Utilities (56%), and Paying for Essentials (56%) as Top Concerns January 31, 2024 -- Today, as the U.S. House of Representative votes
- [Parent Advisory: Fake, AI-Generated TikTok Influencers Promote Body Dysmorphia for Kids and Teens](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/01/17/parent-advisory-fake-ai-generated-tiktok-influencers-promote-body-dysmorphia-for-kids-and-teens/) - A new TikTok trend of AI-generated influencers is flooding kids' feeds with fake, computer-generated people pretending to be real influencers.
- [<strong>Parent Warning: 2 Million Parents and Young Children Could Be Turned Away From WIC this Year </strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/01/17/parent-warning-2-million-parents-and-young-children-could-be-turned-away-from-wic-this-year/) - If Congress Does Not Act Immediately, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Will Face A Funding Emergency January 17, 2024 – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which provides critically needed nutrition assistance for low-income families, faces a funding crisis that could soon impact parents, babies,
- [<strong>Parents Group Issues Statement on Formula Recall Update, Says Politicians Playing the Blame Game Doesn’t Make Our Children Safer</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/04/10/statement-on-formula-recall/) - Friday, April 7, 2023 — Last week, the US House began a series of hearings on the issue of formula contamination and resulting shortages. There have been four formula recalls over Cronobacter contamination in the past year — more formula recalls than there have been in the last decade combined. In response, Ailen Arreaza, Executive
- [<strong>Parent Advisory: Major New Rights for Pregnant, Postpartum, and Pumping Workers! </strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/06/20/parent-advisory-major-new-rights-for-pregnant-postpartum-and-pumping-workers/) - June 21, 2023 – If you are working and pregnant, recovering from childbirth, pumping breast milk, or have a related medical condition, a brand new national law takes effect this month that can help you protect you and your baby’s health, without losing your job. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect on June
- [<strong>With Child Care Cliff Looming, New Survey Reveals Child Care Crisis as Parents are Forced to Cut Back on Hours or Resign</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/08/16/with-child-care-cliff-looming-new-survey-reveals-child-care-crisis-as-parents-are-forced-to-cut-back-on-hours-or-resign/) - August 16, 2023 – According to a new survey from ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit parent and family advocacy group that represents more than 3 million families, the lack of access to quality child care is reaching a breaking point. Families already face vast challenges in accessing child care, and the crisis will soon get even
- [<strong>New Poll Finds Biden Underwater with Parents Compared to 2020</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2024/01/11/new-poll-finds-biden-underwater-with-parents-compared-to-2020/) - Parents see Republicans as more aligned with families and parents' rights relative to Democrats. January 11, 2024 - A new poll, conducted on behalf of ParentsTogether Action, a national parent and family advocacy organization, found that President Joe Biden and the Democrats across the country are in trouble with parent voters – a large and
- [New Survey From Parents Group Shows Domino Effect of  Student Debt as Parents Struggle to Make Ends Meet and Save For Their Children’s Future](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/12/04/new-survey-from-parents-group-shows-domino-impact-of-student-debt-as-parents-struggle-to-make-ends-meet-and-save-for-their-childrens-future/) - Survey Reveals Return of Student Loan Payments Has Led to Strapped Budgets and Financial Anxiety December 4, 2023 – According to a November survey focused on how parents across the country are faring economically from ParentsTogether Action, a national family advocacy group with more than 3 million members nationwide, the resumption of student loan payments
- [<strong>Parents Group: Two-Thirds of Parents Report They Are Struggling Financially Ahead of Thanksgiving; 70% of Families Struggling Say Their Biggest Challenge is Affording Food</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/11/17/parents-group-two-thirds-of-parents-report-they-are-struggling-financially-ahead-of-thanksgiving-70-of-families-struggling-say-their-biggest-challenge-is-affording-food/) - Families Are Facing Widespread Economic Instability as Congress Heads Home Without Addressing Urgent WIC Funding Needs or the Child Care Crisis November 17, 2023- According to a new survey from ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit family advocacy organization with more than 3 million members, over two-thirds of mostly lower and middle income parents surveyed said that
- [<strong>New Survey from National Parents Group Reveals Deepening Child Care Crisis As Costs Climb and Centers Face Closure</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/11/07/new-survey-from-national-parents-group-reveals-deepening-child-care-crisis-as-costs-climb-and-centers-face-closure/) - Data Reveals Extent of Crisis as President Biden Makes Emergency Funding Request to Congress November 7, 2023 – According to a new ParentsTogether Action survey, the lack of access to quality, affordable child care is an issue for parents all over the country, and it continues to deepen following the September 30 expiration of federal
- [Parent Advisory: Teens Bombarded with Extreme, Dangerous “Summer Body” Content on Social Media](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/05/25/parent-advisory-teens-bombarded-with-extreme-dangerous-summer-body-content-on-social-media/) - As summer officially kicks off, millions of teens are at risk of being inundated with social media content promoting risky dieting and weight loss in pursuit of a “summer body” or to get “bikini ready.” ParentsTogether researchers spent two hours – far less than the average teen spends in a single day - on social
- [<strong>Survey Shows Parents Struggling to Feed Kids a Month After End of SNAP Benefits Boost</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/04/19/survey-shows-parents-struggling-to-feed-kids-a-month-after-end-of-snap-benefits-boost/) - Widespread Difficulty Getting Food on the Table Comes as Republicans in Congress Call for Further Cuts to SNAP April 19, 2023 – According to a new report from ParentsTogether Action Action, a nonprofit parent and family advocacy organization representing more than 3 million families, parents across the US are already struggling to feed their kids
- [<strong>New Survey Finds Parents in the US Are Struggling to Feed Their Kids Amidst Rising Food Prices as Republicans in Congress Demand Major Cuts to Nutrition Assistance Programs in Debt Ceiling Fight</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/05/19/new-survey-finds-parents-in-the-us-are-struggling-to-feed-their-kids-amidst-rising-food-prices-as-republicans-in-congress-demand-major-cuts-to-nutrition-assistance-programs-in-debt-ceiling-fight/) - ParentsTogether Action Finds 64% of WIC Receipts Would Have Been Unable to Afford Infant Formula Without the Program; 52% Could Not Afford Enough Food to Feed Themselves May 19, 2023-- According to a new report from ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit 3 million member strong parent and family advocacy group, found that parents and families across
- [New Survey Shows Urgent Need for Paid Leave as “Tripledemic” Tore Through Families This Winter, Leaving Them in Financial Crisis](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/03/27/new-survey-shows-urgent-need-for-paid-leave-tripledemic/) - March 28, 2023 — ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit family advocacy group with more than 3 million parent members, released a member survey of more than 500 parents about the “tripledemic” of Covid, flu, and RSV, and how illness in their families has had outsized negative effects on their income this year. The survey found that
- [Parent Advisory: If Impending Kroger-Albertson Merger is Permitted by the FTC, Grocery Prices Could Soar](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/03/14/parent-advisory-kroger-albertsons-merger/) - The proposed grocery merger will be the largest of all time. It will likely raise grocery prices, undermine competition, and lower worker wages. March 14, 2023 — The two largest grocery chains in the United States, Kroger and Albertsons, announced their plans to merge in October 2022. This mega-deal would be the largest grocery merger
- [Parent Advisory: SNAP Benefits Will Decrease in March for Millions ](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/02/22/parent-advisory-snap-benefits-will-decrease-in-march-for-millions/) - SNAP Emergency Allotments – which provided households with at least $95 extra a month – will end For nearly three years since the start of the pandemic, households that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have received ‘emergency allotments’ that have provided at least $95 extra per month per household to spend on
- [How YOU made a difference in 2022](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2023/01/25/how-you-made-a-difference-in-2022/) - Parents had a huge impact on the world last year.
- [<strong>Newest Survey on Expanded Child Tax Credit Reveals Financial Insecurity and Child Hunger as One Full Year without Monthly CTC Payments Approaches</strong>](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/11/29/newest-survey-on-expanded-child-tax-credit-reveals-financial-insecurity-and-child-hunger-as-one-full-year-without-monthly-ctc-payments-approaches/) - As Some Democrats Push to Restart the Program, ParentsTogether Action Finds That 82% of Parents Support This Policy 61% Say Since Checks Stopped, It Has Been More Difficult to Meet Their Family’s Basic Needs; 22% Say They Are No Longer Able to Meet Their Family’s Basic Needs November 29, 2022 -- According to a new
- [Coalition of Parent and Community Organizations Accuse Procter & Gamble of Price Gouging in Letter to CEO Jon Moeller About Skyrocketing Diaper Costs](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/09/19/open-letter-from-parents-to-procter-gamble-ceo/) - Cost of Diapers Has Risen Unprecedented 22% Since 2018, Rising at Nearly Twice the Rate of Inflation ParentsTogether, MomsRising, Community Change, People’s Action, A Better Balance, Income Movement, Groundwork Collaborative, & United for Respect Say P&G Should Put Babies Over Profits and Reduce Diaper Costs for Consumers September 19, 2022 In a new open letter to
- [Warning: New Research Reveals Violent, Dangerous TikTok Content Parents Can’t Monitor](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/08/23/warning-new-research-reveals-violent-dangerous-tiktok-content-parents-cant-monitor/) - Recent research from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) found harmful and inappropriate content easily accessible to kids on TikTok, including videos supporting white supremacy, holocaust denial, anti-Semitism, and terrorism.
- [ParentsTogether’s Survey of Families in America Identifies Increasingly Dire Financial Crisis with 37% of Families Worse Off Now Than One Month Ago](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/12/10/parentstogethers-survey-of-families-in-america-identifies-increasingly-dire-financial-crisis-with-37-of-families-worse-off-now-than-one-month-ago/) - With benefits cliff looming, families are desperate for another relief package from Congress Report Also Shows Deep Mental Health Crisis, 67% Say Someone in Their House is Struggling Emotionally; 47% Say Kids Mental Health Has Gotten Worse Since Summer December 10, 2020 — According to a new survey from ParentsTogether, families across the United States
- [New ParentsTogether Survey Reveals Kids Face Mental Health Crisis as Pandemic Enters Sixth Month](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/09/23/new-parentstogether-survey-reveals-kids-face-mental-health-crisis-as-pandemic-enters-sixth-month/) - Survey of Hundreds of Kids and Parents Shows 70% of Kids Report Being More Overwhelmed, Worried, or Sad because of Pandemic, 30% of Parents Worry About Feeding Kids at Home ParentsTogether, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, has released the results of a survey of parents and children around the country, highlighting
- [Research](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2019/08/11/avalanche-parentstogether-narrative-research/) - Avalanche-ParentsTogether Narrative Research FindingsDownload
- [NEW SURVEY: 50% of Parents with Student Loan Debt Say if Payment Pause Ended, They Would Be Unable to Meet Basic Financial Needs](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/08/09/new-survey-50-of-parents-with-student-loan-debt-say-if-payment-pause-ended-they-would-be-unable-to-meet-basic-financial-needs/) - Parents With Student Debt Say If President Biden Forgave $50k in Student Loans it Would Make ‘Huge Difference’ To Their Families; Say Debt Cancellation Would Encourage Them to Support Democrats in the 2022 Midterm Elections August 9, 2022 -- According to a new survey from ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit organization representing more than 3m parents
- [Parent Advisory: Beware Online Predators Befriending Children and Coercing Them into Sharing Explicit Photos in “Sextortion” Scam](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/08/03/parent-advisory-beware-online-predators-befriending-children-and-coercing-them-into-sharing-explicit-photos-in-sextortion-scam/) - Parents should know that sextortion cases are sharply rising, the majority of victims are between the ages of 14 and 17, and victims can often feel like they have nowhere to turn for help, including their parents, resulting in serious physical and mental consequences.
- [Parent Warning: Universal School Meals Will Expire June 30](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/06/07/parent-warning-universal-school-meals-will-expire-june-30/) - Access to universal free school meals is set to end on June 30, 2022, impacting up to 10 million children School Meal Waivers June 7, 2022 – In response to the pandemic, in March 2020 Congress passed a series of school meals waivers that allowed public schools flexibility in delivering meals to students. The waivers enabled
- [Survey Reveals Families in Serious Financial Crisis With Rising Prices and No Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments in Sight](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/05/10/survey-reveals-families-in-serious-financial-crisis-with-rising-prices-and-no-monthly-child-tax-credit-payments-in-sight/) - 9 out of 10 Parents are Finding it Harder to Make Ends Meet 45% of Respondents Struggling to Feed Families Said They’ve Skipped Meals so Their Kids Can Eat May 10, 2022 - According to a new survey of 500 parents from ParentsTogether Action, a nonprofit parent advocacy group, the combination of rising prices due
- [New Survey Shows Middle and Low Income Parents Struggling To Find Child Care They Can Afford: As a Result, 62% of Respondents Had to Cut Back on Work Hours](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/03/17/new-survey-shows-middle-and-low-income-parents-struggling-to-find-child-care-they-can-afford-as-a-result-62-of-respondents-had-to-cut-back-on-work-hours/) - New Data Shows Dire Need for Affordable Child Care and Universal Preschool, 2 Years into Pandemic According to a new survey of parents of kids under 5 from ParentsTogether Action, a family advocacy nonprofit with more than 3 million members nationwide, families are struggling to find reliable child care, often having to either make tradeoffs
- [New Survey Reveals Rising Family Poverty and Child Hunger As Second Month without the Expanded Child Tax Credit Approaches](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/02/10/new-survey-reveals-rising-family-poverty-and-child-hunger-as-second-month-without-the-expanded-child-tax-credit-approaches/) - According to ParentsTogether Action, 1 in 5 Parents Say Since Checks Stopped, They Haven’t Been Able to Afford Enough Food; 22% of Respondents Say They Can No Longer Meet Their Family's Basic Needs 89% of Parents Responded It Was Important For Monthly Child Check Payments to Start Up Again February 10, 2022 -- According to
- [Parent Advisory: 2021 sets records for child sexual abuse online; 3x increase in sexual images of 7-10 year olds](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/01/18/parent-advisory-2021-sets-records-for-child-sexual-abuse-online/) - Online sexual exploitation of 7-10 year olds exploded in 2021 with a 3x increase according to new data from The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). This increase was part of a record-breaking number of child sexual abuse images — sometimes called child pornography — they reviewed. IWF reviewed more child sexual abuse images in 2021 than the previous 15 years combined.
- [Parent Survey: For Many Families, the Economic Crisis is Already Here](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/03/19/parent-survey-for-many-families-the-economic-crisis-is-already-here/) - ParentsTogether has refocused our team on supporting parents through the Coronavirus crisis. On March 18, we surveyed a random sample of our two-million-family community to find out how families are coping with the pandemic. 1,488 parents with children under 18 responded to our survey by Facebook Messenger. Here’s what they told us. Toplines: Families Are
- [ParentsTogether Survey Reveals Remote Learning is Failing Our Most Vulnerable Students](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/05/27/parentstogether-survey-reveals-remote-learning-is-failing-our-most-vulnerable-students-2/) - As schools prepare for distance learning to continue in some form, Congress must provide resources to prevent low-income students and students with learning challenges from falling further behind New York, NY – ParentsTogether Action, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, has released the results of a survey of more than 1,500 families
- [ParentsTogether Survey: Half of Families Already Can’t Afford Basic Necessities](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/03/31/parentstogether-survey-half-of-families-already-cant-afford-basic-necessities/) - New York, NY — As millions of families struggle to pay their bills as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a new ParentsTogether survey found that nearly half of families have already lost income and that the majority of families won’t be able to pay their rent/mortgage bills this month without cutting back on other
- [New ParentsTogether Survey Finds More Families Struggling Now Than In March and April](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/07/14/new-parentstogether-survey-finds-more-families-struggling-now-than-in-march-and-april/) - Survey of Over 1,500 Parents Indicates Economic Crisis Is Not Improving for Families, Eviction Cliff Looms, Lack of Childcare Making Things Worse Since the Coronavirus crisis hit, ParentsTogether has been continually surveying our members to find out how it’s hitting parents and families. Between June 28 and July 1, we surveyed a random sample of
- [NEW SURVEY: 57% of Arizona Parents Say They Are Disappointed or “Fed Up” With the Lack of Government Support for Their Families During the Pandemic](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/04/new-survey-57-of-arizona-parents-say-they-are-disappointed-or-fed-up-with-the-lack-of-government-support-for-their-families-during-the-pandemic/) - 83% of Arizona Families Support President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan,” Including Direct Monthly Payments to Parents with Children 80% of Parents Say Delivering More Relief More Important Than Passing a Smaller, Bipartisan Relief Bill March 4, 2021 — According to a new survey of Arizona families released by ParentsTogether Action, a family advocacy organization representing
- [NEW SURVEY: 90% of Parents Receiving the Child Tax Credit Said Funds Were Helpful or Made a Huge Difference In Their Families’ Lives](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/08/10/new-survey-90-of-parents-receiving-the-child-tax-credit-said-funds-were-helpful-or-made-a-huge-difference-in-their-families-lives/) - 56% of Parents say Payments Reduced Financial Anxiety, 78% Immediately Spent Funds to Help With Housing, Utilities, Food Costs, Activities for Kids Survey Finds Majority of Parents, Even Those Not Eligible to Receive the Child Tax Credit, Want to See Payments Continued August 10, 2021 — Ahead of the second monthly child tax credit payment
- [New Survey of West Virginia Parents Reveals Overwhelming Support for New Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments, 8 of 10 Families Say the Policy Makes “Huge Difference”](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/09/29/new-survey-of-west-virginia-parents-reveals-overwhelming-support-for-new-child-tax-credit-monthly-payments-8-of-10-families-say-the-policy-makes-huge-difference/) - 85% of Respondents Said it was “Extremely Important” for Their Families for Child Checks to Continue Past This Year 75% Disagree With Senator Manchin’s Proposed Work Requirement, Say They Will be More Likely to Vote for Him if He Supports CTC Expansion September 29, 2021 — According to a new survey of West Virginia parents
- [New National Survey of Parents Reveals Overwhelming Support for Extension of the New Child Tax Credit, 64% Say They are Less Anxious About Finances Thanks to CTC](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/10/05/new-national-survey-of-parents-reveals-overwhelming-support-for-extension-of-the-new-child-tax-credit-64-say-they-are-less-anxious-about-finances-thanks-to-ctc/) - 73% of Respondents Said it was “Extremely Important” for Their Families for Child Checks to Continue Past This Year Politically Popular: 61% More likely to Vote for Politicians who Support the Extension of Monthly Payments October 5, 2021 — According to a new survey of American parents released by ParentsTogether Action, a family advocacy organization
- [Warning for Parents: Parler inappropriate and dangerous for minors](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/11/19/warning-for-parents-parler-inappropriate-and-dangerous-for-minors/) - ParentsTogether urges all parents of children under age 18 to immediately check their kids’ phones and tablets to ensure that their children have not installed Parler. If your child has installed Parler, we strongly recommend that you delete their account and the app.
- [Parent Advisory: Beware Online Predators Editing Photos and Videos of Kids for Sextortion](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/10/11/parent-advisory-beware-online-predators-editing-photos-and-videos-of-kids-for-sextortion/) - ParentsTogether, a community of more than 2.5 million parents that offers parenting news and resources, advises parents to take the following steps to reduce their children’s risks online — all online experiences come with some health and safety risks.
- [Parent Advisory: In January, Beware Social Media-Induced Eating Disorders](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2022/01/11/parent-advisory-in-january-beware-social-media-induced-eating-disorders/) - ParentsTogether, a community of more than 2.5 million parents that offers parenting news and resources, advises parents to take the following steps to reduce their children’s risks online — all online experiences come with some health and safety risks.
- [Rent Crisis Worsening: Survey Indicates Half of Families Struggling to Pay May 1st Bills](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/04/29/rent-crisis-worsening-survey-indicates-half-of-families-struggling-to-pay-may-1st-bills/) - 600,000 Call on Congress to Cancel Rent/Mortgage/Utility Payments April 29, 2020 (New York, NY) — As millions of families struggle to pay their bills as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey reveals that the rent crisis in the United States is worsening, with pressure mounting on Congress to send additional relief. Almost
- [ParentsTogether Survey Indicates Moms Are Carrying the Load of Distance Learning During Pandemic](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/05/06/parentstogether-survey-indicates-moms-are-carrying-the-load-of-distance-learning-during-pandemic/) - 78% of moms who live with male co-parents say they are managing the majority of their kids’ online learning May 6, 2020 (Washington, DC) — Ahead of Mother’s Day, ParentsTogether, a national parent-led organization, has released a survey of 1,500 parents showing that most of the load of managing kids’ distance learning is falling on moms.
- [ParentsTogether Survey Reveals Remote Learning is Failing Our Most Vulnerable Students](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/05/27/parentstogether-survey-reveals-remote-learning-is-failing-our-most-vulnerable-students/) - As schools prepare for distance learning to continue in some form, Congress must provide resources to prevent low-income students and students with learning challenges from falling further behind May 27, 2020 (New York, NY) — ParentsTogether Action, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, has released the results of a survey of more
- [New Study Shows Pandemic and Response is Pushing Parents to the Polls; 36% Say Pandemic Made Them More Likely to Vote](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/10/20/new-study-shows-pandemic-and-response-is-pushing-parents-to-the-polls-36-say-pandemic-made-them-more-likely-to-vote/) - October 21, 2020 - This morning, ParentsTogether Action, a national nonprofit organization made up of more than 2 million parents, released a new survey of a thousand parents which finds that parents around the country, despite the stress of balancing work, childcare, and education, are mobilizing to vote in huge numbers in response to the
- [NEW STUDY: Parents Angry About Voting Disinformation from Trump, Determined to Vote Anyway](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/10/20/new-study-parents-angry-about-voting-disinformation-from-trump-determined-to-vote-anyway/) - ParentsTogether Surveyed A Thousand Parents Before Election Day: 87% of respondents aware of Trump’s Attacks on Mail-In Ballots, 91% Equally or More Likely to Vote by Mail Anyway October 21, 2020 - This morning, ParentsTogether Action, a national nonprofit organization made up of more than 2 million parents, released the results of a new survey
- [NEW SURVEY: Utahn Families Express Outrage at Sen. Mike Lee’s Claims That Democrat Proposal to Expand the Child Tax Credit Would Discourage Parents from Working](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/03/new-survey-utahn-families-express-outrage-at-sen-mike-lees-claims-that-democrat-proposal-to-expand-the-child-tax-credit-would-discourage-parents-from-working/) - 61% of Utah Parents Say They Are Disappointed or “Fed Up” With the Lack of Government Support for Their Families During the Pandemic 75% of Utah Families Support President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” Including Direct Payments to Parents with Children March 3, 2021 -- According to a new survey of Utah families released by ParentsTogether
- [NEW STUDY: One Year Into the Pandemic, 82% of Parents Are Concerned About Their Kids’ Screen Time](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/08/new-study-one-year-into-the-pandemic-82-of-parents-are-concerned-about-their-kids-screen-time/) - 43% of Parents Say the Excessive Use of Screens or Devices Has Caused Family Conflict 39% of Parents Link Excessive Use of Social Media and Devices to Declining Mental Health in their Kids WASHINGTON D.C. — A new survey released by family advocacy group ParentsTogether, which has a membership network of over 2.5 million parents
- [NEW SURVEY: Two Months After Insurrectionist Attack on the US Capitol, 67% of Parents Concerned About Kids Being Influenced by White Supremacist Content Online](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/08/new-survey-two-months-after-insurrectionist-attack-on-the-us-capitol-67-of-parents-concerned-about-kids-being-influenced-by-white-supremacist-content-online/) - Survey Shows Majority of Parents Are Taking New steps to limit the time their children spend online in light of the January 6 attack 89% Say Tech Companies Need to Do a Better Job of Protecting Kids WASHINGTON D.C. -- A new survey from ParentsTogether, a family advocacy organization with more than 2.5 million members
- [NEW SURVEY: Parents Most Skeptical of Blended Learning Models, Want Standardized Tests Cancelled for Spring Semester, Feel Highly Favorable Towards Teachers And Their Unions](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/25/new-survey-parents-most-skeptical-of-blended-learning-models-want-standardized-tests-cancelled-for-spring-semester/) - A new survey from ParentsTogether, a family advocacy group representing more than 2.5 million parents across the country, found that 62% of parents with students in blended learning say their children's mental health has gotten worse since the pandemic, compared to about half of parents with students in other models.
- [NEW SURVEY: Floridian Families Express Outrage at Sen. Marco Rubio’s Claims That Expanding the Child Tax Credit Would Discourage Parents from Working](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/03/new-survey-floridian-families-express-outrage-at-sen-marco-rubios-claims-that-expanding-the-child-tax-credit-would-discourage-parents-from-working/) - 63% of Florida Parents Say They Are Disappointed or “Fed Up” With the Lack of Government Support for Their Families During the Pandemic 85% of Florida Parents Support President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” Including Direct Payments to Families with Children March 3, 2021 — According to a new survey of Florida families released by ParentsTogether
- [NEW SURVEY: 53% of West Virginia Parents Say They Are Disappointed or “Fed Up” With the Lack of Government Support for Their Families During the Pandemic](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/04/new-survey-53-of-west-virginia-parents-say-they-are-disappointed-or-fed-up-with-the-lack-of-government-support-for-their-families-during-the-pandemic/) - 83% of West Virginia Families Support President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan,” Including Direct Monthly Payments to Parents with Children 85% of Parents Say Delivering More Relief More Important Than Passing a Smaller, Bipartisan Relief Bill March 4, 2021 — According to a new survey of West Virginia families released by ParentsTogether Action, a family advocacy
- [NEW SURVEY: 87% of US Families Support “Kid Cash”— Expansion of the Child Tax Credit in COVID Relief Bill](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/02/18/new-survey-87-percent-of-us-families-support-kid-cash/) - Majority of Parents Say $300/child Monthly Payments Would Have a Huge Impact on Their Family’s Financial Wellbeing Two Thirds of Families Say They Would Spend the Credit on Rent, Food or Utilities February 18, 2021 – According to a new survey released by the family advocacy group, ParentsTogether Action, 87% of families support the proposal
- [Days Before Final Child Tax Credit Payment, Results of New Survey From Parents Group Prompt Dire Warning of Family Poverty and Child Hunger if Payments Don’t Continue](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/12/13/days-before-final-child-tax-credit-payment-results-of-new-survey-from-parents-group-prompts-dire-warning-of-family-poverty-and-child-hunger-if-payments-dont-continue/) - 81% of Respondents Say it is “Extremely Important” for Their Families that Child Checks Continue Past This Year, Up from 73% in September 1 in 3 Say If Checks Stop, They Won’t be Able to Afford Enough Food December 13, 2021 — ParentsTogether Action, a family advocacy nonprofit with more than 2.5 million members nationwide,
- [More Than 21,000 Have Signed Petition To Renew CHIP](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2018/01/12/21000-signed-petition-renew-chip/) - More than 21,000 parents have signed ParentsTogether Action's petition asking Congress to renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) now! The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides insurance to nine million children whose families earn too much for Medicaid, but do not receive insurance through their employers. On September 30, 2017, federal funding for the
- [Families Virtual Protest for Black Lives: Take Action](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/06/05/families-virtual-protest-for-black-lives-whats-next/) - Thank you for taking part in the Families Virtual Protest for Black Lives. Now, keep the momentum going with some of these immediate action steps. Support the Movement for Black Lives Donate now to those leading the fight to make Black Lives Matter. Demands of the Movement for Black Lives Get educated about the policy
- [Letter to Congress: Rescue our kids NOW](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/07/20/letter-to-congress-rescue-our-kids-now/) - July 20, 2020 We, the undersigned, call on Congress to pass a Rescue Plan for Gen C, the generation of children living through the COVID-19 crisis. If Congress fails to act quickly, a generation of vulnerable kids — particularly Black, Brown and low-income children —will suffer irreparable, lifelong harm. Right now: Millions of families are
- [New ParentsTogether Survey Finds Massive Lags in Child Care Around the Country, Health Concerns From Parents About Schools Reopening](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/07/23/new-parentstogether-survey-finds-massive-lags-in-child-care-around-the-country-health-concerns-from-parents-about-schools-reopening/) - One-Third of Parents Surveyed Say They Will Not Send Kids Back to School If They Reopen, One Quarter Say Schools are Very Unprepared to Provide Safe Learning Environments; Parents Overwhelmingly Oppose Tying School Funding to Reopening ParentsTogether, a national parent-led organization with over 2 million members, has released the results of a survey of over
- [Letter to Microsoft and Walmart re: TikTok](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/09/01/letter-to-microsoft-and-walmart-re-tiktok/) - September 2, 2020 Satya NadellaCEOMicrosoftOne Microsoft WayRedmond, WA 98052Doug McMillonCEOWalmart702 S.W. 8th StreetBentonville, AR 72716 Mr. Nadella and Mr. McMillon,We write to you on behalf of the more than 2.5 million parents across the United States that make up ParentsTogether to express our deep concern that right now, TikTok is not safe for our children, despite
- [ParentsTogether’s 2021 Emergency Survival Plan for Families](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/01/25/2021-emergency-survival-plan-for-families/) - What Families Need To Thrive Pushed to the Breaking Point In 2020, families across the United States experienced unimaginable hardship. The coronavirus pandemic forced millions out of work and the majority of children out of in-person school or daycare. By the end of the year, many families had reached both financial and emotional breaking points.
- [ParentsTogether Calls on Twitter to Strengthen Verification Policy to Protect Kids](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/12/08/parentstogether-calls-on-twitter-to-strengthen-verification-policy-to-protect-kids/) - December 8, 2020ParentsTogether submitted the comment below in response to Twitter's request for public feedback on its draft verification policy.ParentsTogether appreciates Twitter working to clarify and improve its verification policy. As a U.S. organization representing 2.5 million parents, ParentsTogether has two specific areas of concern where we ask that you strengthen your draft policy to
- [Kids Across the Country Send Letters to Congress Demanding Stimulus, Help for their Families and Communities](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/10/13/kids-across-the-country-send-letters-to-congress-demanding-stimulus-help-for-their-families-and-communities/) - Children of Members of Parent Advocacy Group ParentsTogether Send Letters and Drawings Asking Congress to #DoYourJob and Pass Another Relief Package As the Senate begins Supreme Court confirmation hearings instead of voting on a much needed Coronavirus stimulus package, kids around the country are taking it upon themselves to fight for the help they need
- [A Letter to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/08/25/open-letter-to-apple/) - Recent research from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) found harmful and inappropriate content easily accessible to kids on TikTok, including videos supporting white supremacy, holocaust denial, anti-Semitism, and terrorism.
- [Blended Learning May Be Hardest on Kids](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2021/03/19/blended-learning-may-be-hardest-on-kids/) - A new ParentsTogether Action survey of 1,100 parents shows that parents of school children in blended, or hybrid, models may be struggling more than children in either all-remote or full-time, in-person arrangements.
- [Letter to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of the Child](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/11/20/letter-to-the-un-special-rapporteur-on-the-rights-of-the-child/) - ParentsTogether submitted the letter below as a contribution to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of the Child's forthcoming report on Children’s right to Privacy.
- [Letter to YouTube re: $100 million global fund for children’s content](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/10/07/letter-to-youtube-re-100-million-global-fund-for-childrens-content/) - October 9, 2020Susan WojcikiCEOYouTube901 Cherry AvenueSan Bruno, CA 94006 Dear Ms. Wojciki: We commend Google/YouTube’s plan to create a $100 million investment fund for children’s content, announced in 2019 following the FTC settlement to address YouTube’s violations of COPPA. This fund has the potential to stamp an imprint on children’s online content which will have
- [Top 5 Reasons to Vote with Your Kids](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2016/10/27/top-5-reasons-vote-kids/) - Just in case you need a little motivation.... Share this post to spread the word! And don't forget to post #familyvote photos outside the polls -- we need to show the country how powerful families are in this election!
- [Warning: AT&T to Eliminate Internet Access Program for Low-Income Children](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/09/18/warning-att-to-eliminate-internet-access-program-for-low-income-children/) - Starting next month, millions of families may not be able to afford the internet access their children need to attend school and complete school work if they receive coverage through AT&T.
- [ParentsTogether Exhibits Children's Artwork at Congress to Raise Awareness for Struggling Families](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/08/21/parentstogether-exhibits-childrens-artwork-at-congress-to-raise-awareness-for-struggling-families/) - This morning on the grounds of the United States Capitol, ParentsTogether Action—ParentsTogether’s advocacy arm—held a moving event to advocate for U.S. families who are struggling in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and an unprecedented economic downturn. The event marks the unveiling of a new campaign to raise awareness for the COVID generation, or “Gen
- [400,000 Call on Congress to Freeze Rent/Mortgage/Utility Payments for American Families](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2020/03/31/400k_call_on_congress_to_freeze/) - ParentsTogether survey indicates half of families already can’t afford basic necessities New York, NY — As millions of families struggle to pay their bills as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, 403,525 people have signed a petition created by ParentsTogether Action calling on Congress to suspend rent, mortgage, and utility payments, and order a full
- [Let's Make Voting a Family Affair With #FamilyVote](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2018/10/18/lets-make-voting-a-family-affair-with-familyvote/) - At ParentsTogether we're crazy about making voting a family affair. Kids who grow up watching their parents vote turn into adults who vote, too. There’s tons of research that says lifelong voting habits are formed in childhood and adolescence. But taking kids to the polls isn’t just about creating future voters. When you take your
- [Halloween Voting Humor to Survive this Ghoulish Election](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2016/10/27/halloween-election-jokes-kids/) - Voting's no joke, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some Halloween election humor with our kids. Check out our top jokes for kids. And if you can, take your kids to vote with you and share your #FamilyVote selfie (outside the polls) to inspire other parents to vote. Bonus for teens & grown-ups:
- [#FamilyVote Photos From Our Q4KIDZ Community](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2016/11/08/familyvote-photos-q4kidz-community/) - A huge THANK YOU to our Q4KIDZ family for doing an incredible job getting out the early vote! We asked for #familyvote photos, and you delivered. We have "I Voted" stickers on cheeks, noses, foreheads and hands. We have silly faces and serious ones. We have big families and small ones, big kids and small
- [#FamilyVote Selfies on Instagram](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2016/11/08/familyvote-selfies-instagram/) - Many, many parents took their kids to vote and published amazing #FamilyVote selfies. Here's a selection!
- [Parents: 5 Things You Need to Know About the New Republican Health Care Bill](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/06/26/new-health-care-bill-need-to-know/) - Nothing matters more to me than my kids’ health. So I’ve been digging into how the Republicans’ new health care bill (the one that was kept secret until last Thursday) will affect families like mine. Short answer: yikes. Here are five big changes all families need to know about: 1. Maternity Care Giving birth could
- [85,000 Demand Paid Family Leave From Walmart](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/06/09/85000-demand-paid-family-leave-walmart/) - More and more Walmart workers have been speaking out about having to go back to work days after giving birth, because of Walmart’s grossly inadequate paid family leave policy. So ParentsTogether joined with PL+US (a group that fights for paid leave), OUR (an inspiring organization of Walmart workers fighting for respect), and other allies to
- [President Trump’s Proposed Cuts Fail the “Parent” Test](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/05/24/trumps-new-proposal-fails-the-parent-test/) - When we think of our job as parents, there are some basic things at the top of all of our lists: Feeding our kids decent meals, making sure we can take them to the doctor when they are sick, and knowing that whether they are in preschool or high school, they spend their days learning
- [Children of Immigrants at Risk Under Trump’s Proposed Lunch Ban](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/04/26/children-immigrants-risk-trumps-proposed-lunch-ban/) - Social workers around the country are reporting that immigrant families are withdrawing from services like SNAP and Medicaid for fear of being deported. It’s a result of the draft “Lunch Ban” executive order in which Donald Trump calls authorized immigrants a drain on the economy and wants to cut off benefits like school lunches, college
- [Don't Let Kids Go Hungry -- Oppose the School Lunch Ban](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/04/11/dont-let-kids-go-hungry-oppose-school-lunch-ban/) - Sign Petition on Messenger Sign Petition on the Web When my parents fled from communist Cuba to the US in the 90s, they depended on food stamps and free school lunch to feed my brother and me. Now as a parent myself, I can’t imagine having to decide between putting food on the table and staying
- [Our New Favorite Thing: Ludacris Reading "Llama Llama"](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/05/04/new-favorite-thing-ludacris-reading-llama-llama/) - Have you seen the video of Ludacris (hip hop artist and father) rapping the kids' book "Llama Llama"? It rocked our world. Even if you can't rap them, books are great for your little one's brain. If you're not sure what kind of reading will work best for your kid at the moment, here are a few
- [Books to Read with Kids in Honor of the Climate March](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/04/28/five-books-read-kids-honor-climate-march/) - This Saturday, thousands of people will march in Washington, D.C., as part of the March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice. With the administration’s roll-back of key climate protections, we have to sound the alarm loud and clear: We must protect the planet for future generations. As the powerful signs at the March for Science reminded us
- [We Won a Round! #SavePBSKids](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/05/05/won-round-savepbskids/) - We’ve got a bit of good news in the fight for PBS Kids: Congress just passed the '17 budget with full funding for public broadcasting! Especially after yesterday’s painful healthcare vote, this is a welcome sign that together, we *can* have an impact. BUT, and it’s a big but — Trump wants zero funding for
- [It's a Beautiful Day to Wear a Cardigan (& Support PBS)!](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/05/10/pbs-cardigan/) - Mr. Rogers testified to Congress in support of PBS 48 years ago -- he saved funding for PBS back then, and we're fighting to do the same now. Last week, we piled on to Protect My Public Media's call to remember that day by wearing a cardigan and posting a selfie with #ItsaBeautifulDay. Here are
- [Defend Family Healthcare: Congress Could Vote Tomorrow to Repeal the Affordable Care Act](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/04/28/defend-family-healthcare-congress-vote-tomorrow-repeal-affordable-care-act/) - House Republicans are aiming to vote on a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act on Friday, April 28, and it’s a nightmare for parents and pregnant women. If it passes, insurance companies will no longer have to cover maternity care. Plus, experts estimate that if you're pregnant and need to get health insurance, it
- [We Delivered 600,000 Save PBS Kids Petitions to Congress](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/03/23/delivered-600000-save-pbs-kids-petitions-congress/) - On Tuesday, we delivered your Save PBS Kids petition—with 660,000 signatures!—to the Senate, accompanied by kids, parents, and The Cat in the Hat. It made quite a splash! It was a powerful moment, and we were so happy to be there with our ParentsTogether community and our partners, MoveOn, AVAAZ, Free Press Action Fund, and the Creative Majority
- [Save PBS Kids!](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/01/27/save-pbs-kids/) - As a parent, I’m thoughtful about my kids’ screen time. But when they do watch, there’s nothing they like more than PBS Kids. Dinosaur Train, Thomas & Friends, Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Plum Landing – my kids argue fiercely over which one to watch, and love them all. And I love how much my
- [10 Last-Minute Tips for Bringing Your Kids to the Women’s March on Washington!](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/01/19/10-last-minute-tips-bringing-kids-womens-march-washington/) - The Women’s Marches happening around the country Saturday will be historic! If you’re bringing kids, like many of us are, here are some thing you can do in the next 24 hours to make it great: Talk together about why you’re marching. Make signs together. It gets kids invested and they can show signs off
- [10 Tips for Marching (Safely and Successfully) With Your Kids!](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/01/13/10-tips-marching-safely-successfully-kids/) - Many of us are planning to take our kids to one of the hundreds of Women’s Marches happening around the country on January 21st. Here’s how to make it great: Talk together about why you’re marching. Books can also help spark conversation on themes of the march--see the great suggestions here. Make signs together. It
- [Women's March on Washington: Sign Up for Text Alerts](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2017/01/15/womens-march-washington-sign-text-alerts/) - To quote from President Obama's farewell speech, "I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change — but in yours." Are you going to the Women's March in DC on January 21 with your kids? Sign up for text alerts with important march info for parents. By clicking Sign
- [Parent Perspectives: Talking With Your Kids about the Election Results](https://parentstogetheraction.org/2016/11/09/talking-with-kids-about-election-results/) - For many parents, our kids were the prism through which we viewed this election and why we cared so much about what happened. While some families are relieved or excited by the election results, many are devastated and feel personally threatened by the outcome. Here at ParentsTogether Action, our goal is to support parents every

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