By Mercedes Korngut What is ‘brain rot’? Recently, Oxford Dictionary selected this term as its 2024 Word of the Year. The definition, “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or…
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor About one-quarter of kids need eye glasses or have other vision problems that require a visit to the ophthalmologist or optometrist. But how do you know if your kids are among them? “Small children can’t tell you if they’re not seeing well,” says pediatric ophthalmologist…
By Mercedes Korngut | Teen Contributor According to psychologist Sonja Lyubermirsky, connection is one of the top keys to feeling happier. Moreover, teens and young adults are categorized to be statistically one of the unhappiest demographics. How can we find just a bit more happiness in daily life for both…
Help your child avoid health issues and grow into a happy adult by being a supportive parent By David Clarke, MD | Contributor As parents, we want our children to succeed, and part of that is noticing ways they can improve their habits and outcomes. However, particularly for adolescents, parental…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor All of us have seen what happens to our kids if they skip a nap or go to bed too late (can we say cranky monster on the loose?!). But did you know that sleep deprivation can also make them more anxious? Sleep plays a…
By Cheryl Maguire “Does this spark joy?” I asked myself. Cradling an apple spice candle in my hand, I sniffed the top of it. The scent is gone probably from sitting in the attic for 15 years, I thought. It definitely isn’t sparking any joy. I tossed it in the overflowing…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “It is eleven o’clock. You should go to sleep now.” “But I haven’t finished my homework yet.” This common exchange between my 13-year-old daughter and me occurs more often than I care to admit. Even though she gets home at 2 pm, she often procrastinates…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of gratitude. “Vitamin G,” as some like to call it, plays a critical role in health and happiness. Focusing on the positive boosts body, mind, and spirit. It gives us energy, inspires us, and transforms us. In a…
By Family Features | Contributor Keeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk, as well. Learn how to protect your children…
