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How to Support a Parent Caring for a Child with a Serious Illness

Caring for a seriously ill child can be emotionally challenging. Read up on how to support parents going through this difficult experience.

Seven Back-to-School Kitchen Hacks

Children Helping Mother To Make School Lunches In Kitchen At Home

Children Helping Mother To Make School Lunches In Kitchen At Home

Plan ahead for a healthier, more productive school year with these seven kitchen hacks.

Young women at a table working on pottery

Young women at a table working on pottery

Reconnect by Disconnecting

Looking for ways to spend time with loved ones without technology? We've got a few activities to try.

Helping Children Get Acquainted with a New School

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

Little girl smiling on her first day of school

A new school can be a hard transition for children, tweens and teens to navigate. Read up on ways to help your child build confidence this school year.

Soccer Mom accompanying her two daughters to football training

Soccer Mom accompanying her two daughters to football training

How To Keep Your Health in the Game

Juggling kids' sports schedules with your own workout routine can be hard. Keep these tips in mind.

Be Prepared: 7 Tips to Beat the Back-to-School Rush

Young mom and daughter packing backpack for the school

Young mom and daughter packing backpack for the school

What's the best way to prepare for back-to-school? By starting early. Here are 7 tips on how to manage classes, meals and children's extracurricular activities.

Senior lady and caregiver talking together

Senior lady and caregiver talking together

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents

Are you caring for an aging parent? Here's how to approach difficult topics like caregiving and end of life planning.

Do You Know the Importance of Immunizations for Your Family?

Do You Know the Importance of Immunizations for Your Family?

Do You Know the Importance of Immunizations for Your Family?

While the flu vaccine receives the most attention, it isn’t the only immunization you need to know about to keep your family healthy.

Skateboarding Individual Sport for Kids

Skateboarding Individual Sport for Kids

Individual Summer Sports for Kids

No team? No coach? No problem. Here are three individual sports to keep kids active during the summer.

What to Expect During Back-to-School Check-Ups

help your kids fall in love with a new sport

help your kids fall in love with a new sport

Annual physicals are an important measure in preventing child illness.