This Mother's Day, many parents silently endure the heartache of parental alienation, where children become estranged due to manipulation. Family…
Parental Alienation as Labor Exploitation
Over 22 million American parents face systemic separation from their children due to parental alienation, a serious issue recognized but…
I Wrote About My Son Yesterday. Today I Sent His Doctor a Letter.
When you can’t show up in person, you show up in writing. A father explains why documenting communication with his…
Today Is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. My Son Is 7. I Haven’t Had Parenting Time Since He Was 4.
On Parental Alienation Awareness Day, Michael Phillips emphasizes the disconnect between awareness and effective enforcement in family courts. He shares…
The Double Life
Swalwell’s fall isn’t just a political scandal—it’s a family collapse. Behind the headlines are three children, a silent spouse, and…
Maryland Just Created an Independent Watchdog for Foster Kids. Here’s What It Actually Does.
Maryland has passed Kanaiyah’s Law, creating an independent child welfare ombudsman, banning unlicensed foster placements, and tightening guardianship requirements. For…
Federal foster care watchdog quietly rewrote the rules — then sent Maryland a smaller bill
A November 2025 letter from the Children's Bureau reversed a national foster care reimbursement policy, reducing Maryland’s disallowance by $16.…
Follow the money: how $1 billion in federal bonuses built an incentive to separate families
Since 1997, the federal government has allocated over $1 billion in adoption bonuses to states, with additional funding of $52…
When “Parental Rights” Stop Protecting Families—and Start Endangering Children
The Texas Supreme Court case, In the Interest of K.N. et al., raises critical questions about parental rights versus child…
When the Court Redefines Marriage: What New Mexico’s Ruling Means for Families and Children
The recent decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn the state’s so-called “broken marriages” law marks a significant…