Attendance Advocacy: 3-in-4 American Parents Back Mental Health Sick Days for Kids, Finds Study. 2/3 of parents feel it should be their decision (and not the school’s). 8% believed feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork warrants a day... Read More
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New York City will introduce mindful breathing exercises to all public school students in an effort to support physical and mental health, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday. The program will require all schools serving students from... Read More
Kash Hameed is a former basketball player for Iona and Harlem school principal. He founded of Klinic Kids after he saw many students suffer from depression, anxiety and self-image issues due in part to the pandemic. Klinic Sports organized a... Read More
It was an all-you-can-eat buffet for a Michigan boy last weekend. Six-year-old Mason Stonehouse was playing on his dad’s phone before bedtime and spent about $1,000 on Grubhub orders. The food started coming to the Chesterfield Township... Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the birth of one of the greatest civil rights warriors of the 20th century. Although King was an American who focused on segregation and inequality in the U.S., his impact was global.Decades after his death,... Read More
The author and researcher is doing her part to help single mothers improve their lives. Crystal Edwards wants to help single mothers. Through her nonprofit organization Empowering Single Moms, Inc., Edwards is teaching mothers... Read More
According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. has the world’s highest rate of children living in single-parent households. With nearly a quarter of all children in the country living with one parent, it’s three times the number of... Read More
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says nearly half of all Halloween-related injuries are related to pumpkin carving. Here are some safety tips to help you avoid scary injuries: 1. Clean area Make sure you carve in a clean, dry and... Read More
If you have cold or flu symptoms, or suspect you may have COVID, visit with a doctor and find out the best next steps. While these conditions may involve fatigue, a cough, sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose, there are also several... Read More
The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public over a social media challenge that involves cooking chicken in NyQuil. FDA warning about social media challenges The FDA says breathing in boiling NyQuil can harm the lungs even if the... Read More
The Big Bounce America, Featuring the World’s Largest Bounce House, Continues its Long Island Tour Stop This Weekend Attractions include a 16,000 sq. ft. bounce house, a customized sports arena, and MUCH MORE! The Big Bounce... Read More
According to Pew Research Center, 63% of dads report that they feel they don’t get to spend enough time with their children. When it comes to dads in co-parenting situations, that number is likely even higher. What may come as a surprise to many... Read More
“Back-to-school” is here and to commemorate this time of year, many parents will be posting pictures on social media of their child holding a chalkboard or sign with details about their exciting first day back, including: – The... Read More
Helping Your Child Cope As summer comes to an end, back-to-school shopping is in full swing. It’s an exciting time but for many children it comes with a fresh wave of anxiety, especially when it’s one of those transition years –... Read More
Data shows that women in most trigger law states are less likely to have health insurance and more likely to be below the poverty line. On average, nearly 1 of every 4 women who gave birth between 2015 and 2020 in 13 states with pending... Read More