How Climate Change Is Affecting Pregnancy Pregnant people and those thinking about having kids are being hit hard by the recent rise in climate disasters. Here’s why their concerns are valid and what experts suggest. By Bridget Shirvell Michelle Uberuaga, a mom in Montana, gave birth to her third child in 2020, but throughout her pregnancy she worried about a big…
This Latina Mom Went From Growing up Low-income Family To Being a Successful Voice in Tech Meet the mom, known as Genuinely Genesis on TikTok, who is inspiring other first-generation college students to reach their goals in the face of adversity. By Christina Montoya Fiedler Life wasn’t always easy for Genesis Hinckley. Born into an immigrant family and raised by a…
Study: Mindfulness Meditation Works as Well as Common Antidepressant to Reduce Anxiety The research adds more evidence to the use of mindfulness as a powerful mental health tool. By Kaitlin Sullivan Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Fast Facts Practicing a certain form of mindfulness helps relieve symptoms of anxiety as well as a popular antidepressant, new research shows. In a new clinical…
New York Times Bestselling Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Teens To Change the World by Making Good Trouble Ajayi Jones’ new book, ‘Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual For Teens,’ helps teens see the characteristics in themselves that society deems troublesome are exactly what they can use to change the world. By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez Before Luvvie Ajayi Jones was an internationally recognized…
How to Navigate the Holidays After Loss If you’re dealing with the death of a family member or loved one, the holidays can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to ease your pain, discomfort, and stress. By Kimberly Zapata While the holidays are meant to be a fun and festive time, some find the season difficult. For me, holiday lamentation sets…
Nabela Noor On How She Learned To Celebrate ‘Little Moments Of Goodness’ She swears by journaling. As told to Amy Wilkinson “Pockets of Peace” is what Nabela Noor calls the visual gratitude journal in which she offers glimpses into her small daily wins for her 7 million TikTok followers. Born during the pandemic two years ago and originally named “Quarantine Routine,”…
Meena Harris, Niece of VP Kamala Harris, Teaches Girls To Define Themselves in New Children’s Book Meena Harris is from a family of ambitious women who taught her that there was no such thing as “too much.” She’s building upon that lesson for Black and brown girls in her children’s book ‘A is for Ambitious.’ By Celeste Little Meena Harris is…
How to Explain the Story of Thanksgiving to Kids By emphasizing friendship and generosity, the story of the first Thanksgiving teaches kids about the importance of fellowship and how it can bind all Americans together. By Fiona Tapp Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for families to come together for good food, good company, and good cheer before all the hustle and…
12 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Books to Read as a Family From tales about the history of Thanksgiving to stories of gratitude, these Thanksgiving books are perfect for kids. By Kimberly Zapata From handprint turkeys to pumpkin pie, many things come to mind when children think of Thanksgiving. The holiday—which is often described as a time of gratitude—falls on the fourth Thursday of…
How to Handle Picky Eaters at the Holiday Table Are holiday meals stressful for your picky eater? Here’s some advice for handling the situation without frustration. By Sally Kuzemchak, M.S., R.D. The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time with friends and family. But we all know they can also be a stressful time, and you may feel like your…
