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Governors in West Virginia, Utah, Idaho sign religious freedom bills

Governors in West Virginia, Utah, Idaho sign religious freedom bills

Mar 29, 2024 |

Governors Jim Justice of West Virginia, Spencer Cox of Utah, and Brad Little of Idaho — all Republicans — signed legislation in their states to enhance religious freedom protections.

The new West Virginia law establishes stronger religious freedom protections for student organizations at public universities. The Utah law allows residents to bring civil action against government entities if those entities violate their religious freedom. And the new Idaho legislation protects religious rights for faith-based adoption centers and foster care homes.

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Screen Time and Language Development

Screen Time and Language Development

Mar 28, 2024 |

Becoming verbal is not innate but rather a skill children acquire through interactions with their primary caregivers. Parents who engage in conversation and reading with their children foster language development. When parents actively listen to their children and show genuine interest in their thoughts, children learn to express themselves and engage in meaningful conversation with others. Building language skills necessitates the physical and emotional presence of parents or primary caregivers who actively engage with the children.

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