Raising Kids
Certain subjects are often deemed off-limits in polite conversation—sex, politics, religion. However, after over a decade navigating the realm of parenting, I’ve discovered other...
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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...
Living
We all recognize that familiar anxiety: the moment your cherished pet starts to retch, your heart begins to race. The instinct to protect your...
Living
Pursuing a degree is a challenging endeavor, especially for parents, who represent about 22% of the undergraduate population. Balancing college coursework, assignments, and studying...
Raising Kids
For years, parents, educators, and researchers have raised concerns about the potential risks that social media poses to the developing minds of teenagers. Recent...
Raising Kids
It can occur to anyone: you’re engrossed in your work, deeply involved in a task, and then abruptly, you find yourself gazing blankly at...
