Category: Families

little kid wearing a swimsuit sits on a side of a pool, eating a slice of watermelon

August 3, 2023

3 Healthy Poolside Snacks

Need a new summer treat? Try these recipes—and your kids can help!

Families, Recipes

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December 23, 2022

6 Mental Health Tips for Parents

A mental health crisis among children means parents are stressed and worried, too.

Adolescents, Families, Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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October 14, 2022

Helping Children Cope with Scary News

Learn how to talk to your children about frightening current events and process your own fears in a healthy manner.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Families

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May 13, 2022

4 Reasons Not to Spank Your Child, and 4 Things to Do Instead

Research shows that spanking is harmful and doesn’t improve behavior.

Children's Health, Families

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May 6, 2022

7 Ways to Be a More Effective, Happier Parent

Discipline isn’t about punishment, but about setting expectations.

Children's Health, Families

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April 27, 2021

3 Ways to Help Prevent Child Abuse

Every adult can play a role in keeping kids safe.

Children's Health, Families, Social Justice

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two fathers with their toddler daughter, playing with dachshund puppy

July 8, 2020

How to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby

It takes planning and training to keep everyone safe.

Babies, Children's Health, Families, Pets

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April 17, 2020

Helping Children Cope with Scary Headlines and a New Normal

These tips can help you talk to your kids about COVID-19 and social distancing.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Families

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November 27, 2019

Avoiding Food Pressure This Holiday Season

Tips on how to politely decline food from loved ones.

Families, Nutrition

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June 13, 2018

Rethinking Summer Break

Use summer vacation to shape your child’s long-term health.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Families

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Members of the Cancer Widowers Support Group

May 21, 2018

Surviving the Unthinkable Together

Single Fathers Due to Cancer support group provides friendship and resources at life’s toughest time.

Cancer, Caregivers, Families, Patient Stories

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Teen walking with scary shadow behind him

March 29, 2018

4 Things to Know About Psychosis in Teenagers

It can be tough to distinguish between angst and mental illness in young people, but getting help quickly is critical.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Families, Kids and Mental Health, Psychiatry

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