A new Illinois law mandating annual mental health screenings for students in the third through 12th grades is drawing concern from parents and policy experts, who say the measure, and the way it could be implemented, raises more questions than it answers. “What does that [screening] entail?” asked Cata Truss, a Chicago mother, grandmother, and former educator. …
Lauren Sanchez dedicated a social media post to her rarely-seen son Evan on Monday when she shared news about the 18-year-old. The American media personality and new wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, took to Instagram with a snapshot of the teen and an emotional message. She revealed Evan had left home having secured himself a…
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County School District continues to grow as it consistently remains one of the top districts in the state academically. The district is opening a new K-8 school in the Rivertown neighborhood as students head back to class across Northeast Florida on Monday. And that’s not all that’s…
Becoming a mom for the first time is beautiful and surreal, but it can also be completely overwhelming. Your body’s changing, your brain’s racing, and suddenly, everyone has advice. But here’s the secret weapon for today’s digital-savvy moms: the right apps and online spaces. Whether you’re tracking your baby’s kicks, choosing a name, or craving…
People increasingly support school phone bans — and New York got the message. As New York bans cellphone use during the school day, a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that support for phone bans in school is increasing. The majority of U.S. adults support prohibiting students from using their phones during…
It’s making waves! A new AI-powered app is giving expecting parents the chance to literally feel their unborn baby’s heartbeat through gentle vibrations on their phone. Trellis Health‘s “heartbeat feature” might sound spookily futuristic, but it delivers the opportunity for parents-to-be to experience their baby’s pulse in their palm anytime they like. Trellis Health’s new…
A father in China spent seven years moving across the country to hide his daughter from his ex-wife, deceiving her into believing that she would be sold if discovered by her mother. According to mainland media outlet Kankan News, 22-year-old Chen Jiayuan’s parents divorced when she was just six years old. Although custody was awarded…
As a pediatrician, I spend a lot of time engaging with families about nutrition. My philosophy is simple: If you empower a child to embrace healthy eating habits early on, they are more likely to carry these positive behaviors into adulthood. Early intervention can be transformative and help substantially reduce their long-term risk of developing…
National Kids and Pets Day is an opportunity to celebrate the relationship we have with our children and their furry friends. It is also a reminder of the dangers they face in cars, especially as families prepare to drive for spring or summer vacations. “It’s our responsibility to protect those who rely on us,” said…
Your child’s birthday could indicate a lot more than your star sign. A growing body of work is finding that a person’s date of conception or birth may impact the rest of their lives — from their weight to their chances of becoming a star athlete. The latest evidence? A recent study from the University of…