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
Cole Purvis
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
Understanding Paternity and Maternity Leave
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
How To Raise Kids Who Love to Read
There’s a moment many parents recognize: your child finally cracks the reading code. They sound out words, finish early readers with confidence and proudly announce, “I can read by myself now.” It feels like a win … until the nightly… read more
How Teens Can Find Their Voice Through Activism
Adolescence is a time of growing independence, emerging values and a search for purpose. For many teens, volunteering and civic engagement aren’t just “nice to do,” they become powerful ways to shape identity, develop agency and build lifelong habits of… read more
How to Build Your Child’s Balance
Balance and coordination is essential in every facet of our everyday lives as well as the lives of our children. Proper balance is paramount to the growth and wellbeing of our little ones. However, many children across the country experience… read more
Kratom and Kids: A Hidden Danger Behind the “Legal Leaf”
There’s growing alarm among parents and health experts: minors are increasingly using kratom, an over-the-counter herbal substance that carries serious risks, including addiction, poisoning and long-term harm. What Is Kratom? Kratom comes from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tropical… read more
Facing the Sunday Blues: How to Take Back Your Weekend
Have you ever had those feelings of stress and anxiety - A.K.A. the Sunday Blues - creep into your Sunday afternoon? That apprehension to face Monday: the harbinger of a stressful work week ahead? You would not be alone. What… read more
