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How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence in Schools

  For years, schools have made preparations for the potential of a  school shooting. Combined with recent coverage of gun violence on TV and on social media, kids are becoming aware of what school shootings are—and it’s important to talk about their fears so you...

Fall Mocktail to Try Cranberry Dream!

Deb Podlogar, aka “Mocktail Mom,” has built a devoted following around her passion for creating delicious alcohol-free drinks that never compromise on flavor or fun. Straight from her book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms’...

E-Bike Injuries Are Rising Fast—Here’s What Parents Need to Know

**Note: This article was published in July 2025 and was updated on August 11, 2025 to remove outdated timeframe references. Over the past few years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have exploded in popularity among kids and teens. But with that rise has come a sharp increase...

Ultra-Processed Foods and Kids, How to Choose a Healthy Snack

Recently, the term “ultra-processed foods” has become a red flag for parents trying to feed their families healthy foods. In the last few years, studies have linked ultra-processed foods (UPF) to everything from dementia to diabetes. But those UPFs are, unfortunately,...

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