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Essential summer safety tips for your family
Summer is here, bringing with it pool days, barbeques and family vacations. To ensure you have a fun and safe summer, we've outlined some essential tips to keep your family protected while enjoying the summer sun.
Addressing body image concerns in teen boys
While stereotypes may say differently, body image issues are not exclusive to girls; they are increasingly prevalent among teen boys as well, often leading to significant mental and physical health challenges. As parents, understanding these issues and knowing how to support your son or other teen boys in your life is crucial. Keep reading for insight into common signs of body image issues, the role of social media and ways to help foster a healthy body image.
Let them play: Why play is the secret ingredient to your child's wellbeing
As parents, we often prioritize our children’s health, education and safety—but what if one of the most powerful tools for their development is something as simple as play?
Summer break guide: Boosting your kids' and teen's mental health
Summer break is a time of excitement and relaxation for many kids and teens, but it can also bring unique challenges to their mental health. Without the structure and routine of school, young people may experience increased anxiety, loneliness and boredom. But as parents, there are things you can do to help support your child's mental health during the summer months. Keep reading for tips for your whole family to have a great summer!
When a pet dies: How to help your child grieve
Pets play a significant role in many children’s lives. Kids who are actively engaged in pet care can form deep bonds that resemble human-to-human relationships. Pets can be companions, confidants, friends and sources of comfort. In some cases, pets are almost like siblings. When a pet dies, children experience significant loss. Keep reading to learn how you can help your child grieve when you lose a pet.
Welcome to motherhood: Tips to adjust to life with a little one
Becoming a mom is a big change filled with joy, challenges and lots of special moments. In honor of Mother's Day, we asked moms to think back on their motherhood journeys and share some helpful tips on how to adjust to life with kids. Whether you're just starting out or looking for some new ideas, these tips can help you through the fun and chaos of being a parent.
Hidden dangers: Protecting your home from unseen threats
As parents, we strive to create a safe and healthy environment for our children. However, some threats to our homes are not always visible. Understanding these unseen dangers and knowing how to mitigate them can make a significant difference in the well-being of our families. Here are some common unseen environmental threats in homes and practical steps to address them.
Adulting 101: Applying for college financial aid
Higher education is an important goal for many students, but it comes with its share of questions about affordability. Degrees aren’t cheap, and you want to be sure you and your student are making a sound investment. That’s where financial aid comes in. Even if you have funds set aside for school, it’s worthwhile to apply for help – and you may be eligible and not know it! We hope to help simplify and provide clarity for you and your teen.
How to protect your little ones from button and lithium coin batteries
As parents, ensuring the safety of our children is always a top priority. One hidden danger that many might overlook is the presence of button batteries in everyday household items. These small, coin-shaped batteries can pose serious risks if swallowed or inserted into the nose or ears. Here's what you need to know to keep your children safe.
Tips to become a health literacy hero
As parents, we all want the best for our children. Especially when it comes to their health. Medical information can sometimes feel like a secret language, and you may wish you had a superpower to decode it. Good news - you do! Health literacy tips and tools are at your fingertips.