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Newly Passed Laws Seek to Protect Children from Harm

NC Family Staff | October 5, 2023
In recent weeks, the N.C. General Assembly has passed several measures designed to protect children from exposure to obscene and sexually explicit materials and READ
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“What did you learn today?” An increasingly important question—especially for parents

Adamo Manfra | September 27, 2023
With everything going on in our society and culture, there are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about their children’s education. As the READ
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NC General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Vetoes and Enacts Three Pro-Family Bills

NC Family Staff | August 16, 2023
This evening, the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Governor Cooper’s vetoes of six bills. These bills include SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, READ
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POV: “Speaking Truth to Our Gender Dysphoric Neighbors: Motivated By Love and the Best Interest of Another!”

Sharon Sullivan, RN | August 14, 2023
Two realizations hit me hard the moment I held my newborn for the first time. Initially, it was the comprehension of my mother’s love READ
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ALERT: Urge Your State House and Senate Members to OVERRIDE Gov. Cooper’s Veto of Three Critically Important Pro-Family Bills!

NC Family Staff | July 10, 2023
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that will prohibit READ
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Gov. Cooper Vetoes Parents’ Bill of Rights, Fairness in Women’s Sports, and Gender Transition Bills

NC Family Staff | July 5, 2023
Earlier today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that would READ
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Parents’ Bill of Rights Passes State Senate, Heads to Gov. Cooper

NC Family Staff | June 29, 2023
This afternoon, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval  to SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights by a vote of 26-13. This action comes after READ
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Parents’ Bill of Rights Approved by House Education Committee

NC Family Staff | June 22, 2023
Yesterday morning, the North Carolina House Committee on Education passed SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, a bill that clarifies and codifies parents’ rights when READ
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Calling Fathers to the Frontlines

Adamo Manfra | June 18, 2023
Every third Sunday of June, for the past 51 years, Americans have celebrated Father’s Day. June brings with it many other celebrations and remembrances READ
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POV: Strawberries, Peace, and Mother’s Day

Brittany Farrell | May 14, 2023
For the last 12 years, with few exceptions, my husband and children have fulfilled my Mother’s Day wish – strawberry picking as a family. READ

Bills Seek to Address Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Identity Issues

NC Family Staff | April 14, 2023
Last week, in preparation for a “legislative spring break” of sorts, lawmakers in the State House and Senate filed a multitude of bills. Among READ

Bullying Causes Teen to Smoke Fentanyl-Laced Vape

NC Family Staff | April 12, 2023
Imagine coming home to find your thirteen-year-old unresponsive. He’s a straight A student and a healthy child – you have no idea what happened READ
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Congress Considering Federal Parents’ Bill of Rights

NC Family Staff | April 10, 2023
The U.S. House recently passed H.R. 5 – Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would help ensure the rights of parents regarding the health READ

POV: The Rights Side of Parenting

Adamo Manfra | April 3, 2023
“With great power comes great responsibility.” This line can be traced in various forms to former leaders like Winston Churchill, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, READ
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The Great Little Way of Women

Brittany Farrell | March 29, 2023
The 2023 theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Women play a unique role in preserving and carrying on READ
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What Is (and Is Not) In the Parents’ Bill of Rights

NC Family Staff | February 15, 2023
The North Carolina Senate passed SB 49–Parents’ Bill of Rights on Tuesday, February 7. As the bill was considered in the Senate Education/Higher Education, READ

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