Earth Day is on April 22 every year, and Earth Month is celebrated for the whole month of April. This…
In this episode of our podcast, Power to the Parents, Winona Bateman, the founder and executive director of Families for…
Many parents struggle with the sheer volume of gift giving that’s expected at this time of year. There are plenty…
Exposure to violent acts in video games or crisis situations in the news can negatively affect kids of any age.…
This article was originally published on Truthout.org. In a landmark ruling on August 14, a judge ruled in favor of…
This story was originally published by The 19th. The clouds that blanket Los Angeles in the late spring, keeping temperatures…
This story was originally published on Truthout.org. Last week, we learned from a federal, nationwide study that at least 45 percent…
As the impacts of climate change gradually become more noticeable, more and more people of all ages are becoming increasingly…
PHILIPSBURG, Mont. — On a recent day in this 19th-century mining town turned tourist hot spot, students made their way…
This story was originally published by The 19th. In Minnesota, a pregnant letter carrier said she had to use sick…
This story was originally published by The 19th. When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017, a midwife rowed through floodwaters…
New data from a study about stress during pregnancy has revealed that kids who were exposed to Superstorm Sandy in…
After two recent major hurricanes, many areas in the Caribbean and the Southeast United States are still in recovery. On…
Imagine visiting your local library to check out books, movies, and now…tools and sports equipment? That’s right. Open to everyone,…
For the first time ever, the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest organization of physicians, has declared climate change…
We all want our kids to inherit a healthy planet, but it can feel overwhelming figuring out where to start—and…
Climate change impacts all families—but research shows that pregnant people can be especially vulnerable. It results in direct dangers to…
Chances are, you’re well aware of the enormous negative impact climate change and environmental pollution are having on our planet—and…
All those scraps of food left behind on dinner plates and fruit that spoiled before it was eaten may not…
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Kids are naturally curious about how things work (not to mention, most of them have a mild obsession with the…
Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Each year on April 22, we celebrate nature and try to make…
This article was reprinted with permission from Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s statewide outreach organization. Cleaning, sanitizing and…
By the end of this year, 16 school districts across Virginia will be the beneficiaries of Dominion Energy’s new program…
A widely used pesticide called chlorpyrifos has been proven to be unsafe for the developing brains of children and fetuses,…
There’s not a soul with a heart on the planet who doesn’t feel for the people and wildlife that have…
With each new year come new predictions for the top trends expected in the next 12 months. Many parents wouldn’t…
To the delight of many parents, scientists are proposing a ban on glitter. This sparkly substance might bring joy to…
Starting next year, climate change will be the subject of examination for Italian school children. All schools will dedicate 33…
With the climate crisis becoming more and more urgent, plus health concerns over plastics, not to mention the rise of…
More Americans today have cohabitated with a romantic partner than have actually married one, which shows a greater acceptance of…
The urgency of addressing climate change has been simmering in the headlines, with waves of protests and activism taking place…
If you’ve ever poured your children a glass of water — or you’ve heard about the water crisis in Flint,…
If you’ve ever wished you could take a mental health day from work (or life in general), soon your kids…
The mental health of our children is a hot button topic in the news and on social media. As parents,…
On the heels of last Friday’s Global Climate Strike, and 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg’s moving speech to the United Nations…