Mental Health

safety
By Katie McPherson

This New Study About Kids Ages 6 To 12 Will Make You Rethink Where You Store Your Medications

Calls to poison control centers for self-harm and suicidal intent increased nearly 400% in recent years.

Teenage boy using smart phone while walking by lockers in front of friends at high school corridor
time for a rebrand
By Katie McPherson

A Study Found That Many Kids Don’t Realize They Are Being Bullied, But They Still Feel The Impact

It’s not always as clear-cut as getting shaken down for lunch money.

Stills of Bill Hader on late night with seth meyers discussing how his anxiety caused him to get shi...
Ask me how I know
By Katie McPherson

Bill Hader Spoke About His Anxiety Causing Shingles & Yeah, That Can Happen

How that’s even possible, according to an infectious disease expert.

make the list...check it twice
By Katie Garrity

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

Seriously, trying this!

Mother having fun with her two sons, laughing and playing on the sofa in the living room at home
Pass The Blanket
By Samantha Darby

We Need To Rethink The Sunday Reset

Because sometimes a mental reset is way more important than meal prepping three pounds of sweet potatoes.

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

Did You Know Dads Can Accidentally Promote People-Pleasing Behavior In Their Kids?

Here's how it happens and how to stop it.

Meghan Trainor visits the Trü Frü backstage portrait studio at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tan...
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By Julie Sprankles

Meghan Trainor Isn’t Afraid To Be Silly

The pop star and mom of two opens up about motherhood, mental health, and why she’s always in it for the laughs.

A focused African American businesswoman is seen driving a car in a city setting, capturing a moment...
we just need a minute
By Katie McPherson

Why Do So Many Moms Cry In Their Cars? Don’t Worry, Therapists Approve Of Our Vehicular Sob Sessions

If not the car, then where?

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 24: Aubrey Plaza during the "Honey Don't!" photocall at the 78th annual Cannes ...
<3 <3 <3
By Katie Garrity

Aubrey Plaza's Comments About Grief Are So Spot On

The 'Parks & Rec' star opened up during a chat with friend Amy Poehler on her podcast, 'Good Hang.'

Mother and daughter bonding and having fun at home,getting ready for school,putting luncbox in the b...
questions are not connections!
By Katie Garrity

This Mom's Back-To-School Reminder Will Actually Help Your Kid Open Up About Their Day

We know it's hard, but don't ask a million questions!

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