Raising Kids
Do you recall those idyllic vacations from your teenage years, where every day unfolded like a new adventure? My family had a similar experience;...
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Living
Independence Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time for beer, BBQ, brats, burgers, fireworks, sparklers, and—oh, did anyone remember dessert? Whether...
Living
Every Saturday, my town becomes a lively hub of voices and signs. As I stroll through, I frequently encounter groups of protesters assembled on...
Living
Navigating the lively journey of toddlerhood can often resemble diving headfirst into a bustling and amusing realm. In a blink, your once-docile baby has...
Living
Since its inception in 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has been a vital resource, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Managed by the...
Raising Kids
Navigating the multitude of options for feeding your family can be difficult enough without the added concern of whether the packaging poses a health...
Raising Kids
When the “soft life” trend began appearing on my social media feeds, filled with idyllic moments of ease and happiness, I had a mixed...
Raising Kids
My son has just wrapped up his first year of pre-K, a period filled with significant milestones—learning to write his name, counting to 200,...
Raising Kids
My father’s beginnings trace back to a plantation in Mississippi, a place marked by the echoes of the Emancipation Proclamation, which vowed to abolish...
Health
After nearly a century of a “one-size-fits-none” approach to prenatal care, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has announced essential updates to...
Living
Surviving a hectic week only to be met with a home that resembles a disaster zone as the weekend arrives can be incredibly frustrating....
Living
Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has recently made its way through the House of Representatives and is now set to enter the...
Living
Reflecting on my childhood, family dinners were the pulse of our home. Imagine this: my dad arriving home from work at seven while my...
Living
Last week, a significant piece of legislation referred to as Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) progressed through the House of Representatives, ultimately...
Raising Kids
Facing the unsettling reality of a child enduring abuse is a thought no one wishes to entertain. This painful truth, however, must be recognized...
Raising Kids
Now and then, the internet serves up heartwarming moments that resonate deeply with us. Consider that touching video featuring an immigrant father celebrating pajama...
Raising Kids
In March, HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy introduced Operation Stork Speed, an initiative designed to improve the quality, safety, and nutritional standards of infant formula...
Living
Melanie begins with a compelling question: “Where is the school that’s prioritizing not just the mental and emotional health of children, but also that...
