Debated parenting approach results in children who perform well academically: research

Debated parenting approach results in children who perform well academically: research

This is smart parenting. Recent studies indicate that while setting an early bedtime and implementing chore charts may not guarantee immediate success, they undoubtedly play a role in enhancing children’s development. Since 2013, research in the UK has been tracking approximately 6,000 children to explore how various environmental factors, including early education and childcare, influence […]

Nicotine pouches present a higher risk of poisoning for children, research indicates

Nicotine pouches present a higher risk of poisoning for children, research indicates

Study Reveals Sharp Increase in Nicotine Pouch Use Among Children A recent study from the Abigail Wexner Institute at the National Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, highlights an alarming trend: nicotine pouches have become increasingly costly for children. These pouches contain nicotine and flavorings, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Findings […]

Why children of the ’90s make the most emotionally affected parents

Why children of the '90s make the most emotionally affected parents

These days, kids are tuning into “Bluey,” where the biggest issue is a cartoon dog losing a game of Keepy-Uppy. Recall the kid who gets stabbed by a bee while searching for his best friend’s mood ring? I remember seeing her cry over that. It’s not surprising that as 90s kids, we might be the […]

Political bias hinders critical treatments for children

Political bias hinders critical treatments for children

The recent decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not to approve a critical treatment for a life-threatening pediatric illness is a heavy blow to families in need. It’s disappointing, to say the least. Many compassionate Americans might react to this news with disbelief. This stance not only seems morally wrong but also […]

Shohei Ohtani is embarking on a new project — a book for children.

Shohei Ohtani is embarking on a new project — a book for children.

What can Shohei Ohtani not do? Just a few days after making his fifth All-Star appearance, 31-year-old Shohei Ohtani shared some exciting news: he’s releasing a children’s book. He announced on his Instagram that he co-wrote a book about dogs titled “Decoy Save Opening Day.” The book is set for pre-order and is expected to […]

The Unusual Challenge of Raising Adults While Keeping Hold of Children

The Unusual Challenge of Raising Adults While Keeping Hold of Children

Good Life Newsletter This week, we’re diving into the fleeting time we share with our kids and reflecting on what it all means. It’s kind of a reminder of where we’ve been. I want to take a moment to thank everyone who reached out to me last week. Writing about loss is tough, but your […]

Trump’s budget cuts to PBS will impact free educational programs for children.

Trump's budget cuts to PBS will impact free educational programs for children.

Upcoming federal funding cuts affecting PBS could jeopardize widely used educational videos and games that have proven beneficial for children’s literacy and social skills. The cuts, part of a $9 billion retirement package primarily pushed by Republicans, are expected to be approved soon, posing a serious threat to PBS’s revenue streams. Last month, several children’s […]

Here are all the overly sexual books that some want military children to read

Here are all the overly sexual books that some want military children to read

Recent Court Order on School Book Ban On July 11th, the US District Court published an extensive list banning certain books from Pentagon-run schools. This list comprises 596 titles, stemming from a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against the Department of Defense Educational Activities (DODEA). Many of these books feature themes […]