The Supreme Court reinstated the murder conviction in the Etan Patz case, a legal reversal that revisits a tragedy that reshaped American approaches to child safety (Forbes), while governments and parents grapple with smartphone limits after the UK announced restrictions that reignited the screen-time debate (China Daily). [P]At the same time, concerns about platform design and youth mental health — think YouTube’s infinite scroll and addiction lawsuits (IOL) — sit alongside new tools and tips: parents trying AI for advice, experts warning about overparenting, and fresh research pointing to physical training benefits for kids with ADHD. The result is a parenting landscape that’s part courtroom drama, part tech debate, and part playground psychology — all asking how to raise resilient, real-world kids in a wired world.

A new study finds Generation Z Protestant attendees show high Sunday engagement yet often fail to translate beliefs into weekday habits, a gap that challenges churches to move beyond services into formation (Religion Unplugged). [P]The finding matters for discipleship leaders: regular attendance is promising, but cultivating steady spiritual practices and practical application during school, work, and online life remains the urgent next step.