Four child psychologists converged on authoritative parenting as the most effective approach—warmth plus high expectations—bringing renewed clarity to a noisy debate (Parade). [P]Policy and practice are shifting too: bipartisan momentum for shared custody and new reporting on fathers (“Willful Neglect”) highlight how economic and legislative forces still shape who gets to parent (Fortune, Mother Jones). At home, the practical pains show up in fights over screen time and social media, while experts remind parents that emotional security—connection over perfection—still trumps control.