Mental Health

U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions while departing the White House.
Give Me Your Tired...
By Jamie Kenney

Fed Strips Eligibility For Head Start & Health Programs From Undocumented Immigrants

Non-citizens are generally ineligible for federal benefits, but the Trump administration has broadened what counts as a “benefit.”

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They're Just Saying No
By Jamie Kenney

Drinking & Cannabis Use Has Declined Since The '90s For Most (But Not All) Teens

Here are the kids who are still at higher risk.

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❤️‍🩹🧳
By Katie McPherson

Would You Take A "Griefcation”?

Grief experts’ advice on booking trips that heal but don’t overwhelm.

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Let's Hear It For Science
By Jamie Kenney

New Study Suggests Four Distinct Subtypes Of Autism

Researchers looked at a suite of behaviors, co-existing conditions, and genetics in an effort to better understand the causes of ASD.

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Not Just You
By Katie McPherson

“Loneliness Creep” Is Real, & Moms Are Especially Vulnerable

You’re in a crowded room. You have people to call. But you still feel... adrift.

A teenager smoking a cigarette.
Your Brain On (Or Off) Drugs
By Jamie Kenney

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

And the differences could present an easy early intervention.

Overstimulated Moms Club
By Emily Feret

I Was Drowning In The Mental Load Of Motherhood — Until I Embraced These 3 Things

These small but meaningful shifts helped me move out of survival mode and stay afloat.

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Rest In Peace
By Jamie Kenney

A Beautiful, Child-Friendly Way To Talk To Your Kid About Death

At the end of the day, we don’t know any more than our kids do. But one TikTok creator offers a lovely way to lean into the unknown.

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talk it out
By Molly Wadzeck

Yes, My Kids Know I Work At A Dispensary

I’ve always been open about my weed use. Here’s how I talk about it.

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Grow Up, People.
By Jamie Kenney

No Parent Owes You A Treat Bag On A Plane Because You Don't Like Babies

If you can’t regulate your feelings on a flight, how do you think a literal baby feels?