Imagine heading to the hospital because you think you have a really bad stomachache, only to find out you're actually in labor. It sounds like something out of a movie, but it can happen. In rare cases, a pregnancy can… read more
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Free Educational Adventures for Kids in Palm Beach County
The fall welcomes new opportunities to learn and explore from more than just the classroom, and not all of them come with a price tag. From museums and nature centers to libraries and hands-on workshops, Palm Beach County is home… read more
When Should You Open a Teen Bank Account? A Parent’s Guide
There comes a point in almost every child's life when the “piggy bank” starts to feel a little limiting. Maybe they're earning money from chores, receiving birthday cash or getting their first paycheck from a summer job. Suddenly, parents are… read more
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Teens?
When school ends, structure often goes with it. Late mornings, looser routines and more free time can quickly turn screens into the default summer activity for tweens and teens. Whether it’s gaming, TikTok, streaming or nonstop group chats, summer often… read more
How to Talk to Kids About Strangers
Summer often brings more freedom for kids — vacations, camps, sleepovers, neighborhood bike rides and family outings to busy parks or airports. It’s a season filled with adventure, but it can also bring more moments when children may interact with… read more
Understanding 529 Plans: What Parents Need to Know About Saving for College
For many parents, the thought of paying for college can feel overwhelming long before their child ever fills out an application. With tuition costs continuing to rise, it’s no surprise families often start looking for smart ways to save early.… read more
How to Build Stronger Relationships Through Family Meals
In a world where schedules are packed and screens constantly demand attention, the act of sharing a meal with the people you live with can feel like a luxury. But mounting research shows that family meals are far more than… read more
Phones and Kids: Shaping the New Age of Phone Users
In an era dominated by technology, the age at which children receive their first phone has steadily decreased. In fact, a 2021 report by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that provides entertainment and technology recommendations for families, revealed that a… read more
Vaping: An Adolescent Health Scare
Vaping — a national health concern sweeping America’s youth. For years, the allure of flavored e-cigarettes and the misconception that they are a safer alternative to traditional smoking have contributed to a surge in popularity among teenagers. This has left… read more
Maternity & Paternity Leave: What Parents Need to Know
Welcoming a baby should be about bonding, healing and adjusting to a new rhythm, not scrambling to decode workplace policies. But in the United States, parental leave can feel complicated. Between federal protections, short-term disability, paid time off and employer-specific… read more
