Author: Erica Mandy

From screen time to sandcastles, what do kids really need during the summer? This episode explores the value of unstructured play, what kids really want when they say “I’m bored,” and how small routines and repeat locations can make summer feel more connected – for both kids and parents.

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The news to know for Friday, July 25, 2025!

We’re talking about a six-hour meeting between one of America’s top law enforcement officials and Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator.

And the public disagreement between President Trump and the chair of the Federal Reserve.

Also, bold new diplomatic moves in the face of global anger over the war in Gaza.

Plus: how the world is mourning an American wrestling icon, how a new merger shifts the power in media, and how much has changed 35 years after a historic civil rights law went into effect.

 

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The news to know for Thursday, July 24, 2025!

We’re talking about new milestones for the Trump administration and its effort to crack down on elite universities, as well as a setback to its effort to end birthright citizenship. 

Also, a new revelation about President Trump’s personal connection to the Epstein files. 

Plus: we’ll share the details from the White House’s new A.I. action plan, why the internet is obsessed with what’s known as the “Gen Z stare,” and the panels, parties, and costumes that are ready for what’s happening at the biggest fan convention in North America. 

 

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 23, 2025! 

We’ll tell you how the Justice Department is hoping to learn more information about the Jeffrey Epstein case, and why the House is leaving the capital early in the face of the Epstein files. 

Also: new trade announcements, including a deal with one of America’s biggest economic partners. 

Plus: what’s behind a top FEMA official’s decision to leave the agency, how the music world is paying tribute to a legendary rock star, and which companies are seeing a boom as part of the “meme stock” craze. 

 

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 22, 2025! 

We’re talking about a new chapter in a case that sparked protests all over the country: a former police officer has finally been sentenced for the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor. 

Also, President Trump’s base keeps demanding the so-called “Epstein files” be released, but the White House has made other high-profile documents public instead. 

Plus: where extreme heat will impact Americans in several states, what’s coming next for ChatGPT, and the countdown to football season, which kicks off this week. 

 

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The news to know for Monday, July 21, 2025!

We’ll tell you about the new severe weather threat impacting tens of millions of Americans this morning. 

Also, a new, unprecedented lawsuit pitting President Trump against a top newspaper. 

Plus: growing fallout over a viral “Kiss Cam” clip, WNBA players using their All-Star Game to send a message, and a new challenge gaining steam — what to know about “No Buy July.” 

 

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U.S. birth and fertility rates have been falling for nearly two decades, and now, the government is rolling out new ideas to try to turn that around. In this episode, we explore what’s behind the decline, how much public policy really shapes family decisions, and how the U.S. stacks up to other countries when it comes to child care, paid leave, and family support.

 

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The news to know for Friday, July 18, 2025!

We're talking about billions of dollars in government spending that have now been canceled. We'll tell you exactly what's being cut.

Also, there's a new report about a letter from President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump says it's fake, but lawmakers are demanding more answers.

Plus, what to know about a milestone for the crypto industry, which popular talk show is now canceled, and how a movie in theaters has sparked a new interest in dog adoptions. 

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The news to know for Thursday, July 17, 2025! 

We’ll tell you how one of the biggest divisions between President Trump and his own followers is getting more tense and personal. 

Also, why the U.S. government is now destroying food that was supposed to go to hungry people. 

And where a major earthquake sent people running. 

Plus: Mark Zuckerberg is back on trial, more teenagers are making friends with artificial intelligence, and Disneyland celebrates its 70th birthday. 

 

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 16, 2025! 

We’re talking about the most significant break between President Trump and right-wing Republicans yet—it all goes back to the Jeffrey Epstein case. 

Also, what’s in the latest tariffs deal and the newest report about inflation. 

Plus, what was stolen when a National Guard unit got hacked, what the future holds for the infamous Fyre Festival, and what to expect from this year’s Emmys and ESPY Awards. 

 

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