April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In its 11th year, the program was created out of an unthinkable tragedy. In 2008, an elementary school-age child in Colorado was killed as she pedaled home from school on her bicycle. A neighbor looking at her cell…
At the end of March, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, which will limit any classroom instruction on gender and sexuality for those aged five to nine or in kindergarten to third grade. For older children, discussion around gender and…
The arrival of a new baby changes your life forever. Choosing between breast milk and baby formula is just one of the countless tough decisions ahead of you. If you decide to go with formula, there are some safety risks you’ll need to keep in…
Firefighters have among the most dangerous jobs on the planet; from running into burning homes to spending weeks in the field battling forest fires, they risk their lives to keep us safe when every second counts. It’s reasonable to expect that the gear they use…
Scientists, child health advocates and government officials have been pushing forward on necessary changes to the baby food industry in order to keep children safe from heavy metals. However, while the changes are being addressed, parents and caregivers must ensure their children are eating not…
Military service members already put their lives on the line every day, knowing they may be killed in service to their country. Serious injuries are common in the field, affecting one in ten veterans alive today. But according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing…
For decades, a synthetic foam concentrate has been a crucial tool for firefighters fighting blazes caused by flammable liquids. But the chemicals in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) that make it so effective have been linked to severe illnesses like cancer, thyroid disease, and kidney and…
In the past two decades, the number of children diagnosed with neurological disorders, including autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has risen at an alarming rate. While uncontrollable factors like genetics can cause these disorders, they are also linked to a child’s physical environment, including…
Becoming a parent is one of the most emotional and life-altering events of your life. Making the right decisions about how and what to feed your new baby is crucial. Some parents choose to breastfeed their babies, while others opt to use baby formula. If…
As states continue to introduce legislation to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender children, Texas has taken a step further. In February, Governor Greg Abbott instructed Texas’ Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to investigate gender-affirming practices and the families with children receiving these practices.…