On social media, we may scroll through someone’s recent acceptance to law school, new dog, or engagement ring, but we aren’t really keeping up with them. People naturally drift apart, but it’s been more challenging to maintain relationships or meet that first work friend as our lives moved to the screen, whipping away our chance …
Colorectal cancer cases have tripled in teens—and jumped by 500% in kids. What you need to know
First came public pleas for millennials and Gen Zers to be aware of the signs of colon cancer, which has seen such a rise in young adults that it’s now the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in men under 50 and No. 2 in women under 50. This week, that plea expanded to adolescents, …
Researchers have finally discovered the cause of morning sickness in pregnancy—and may be close to a cure
Expecting women know to anticipate morning sickness, a potentially debilitating side effect that plagues 80% of pregnant women. But scientists haven’t been sure as to why the misery occurs—until now. GDF15—a hormone that exists throughout the body in low levels, but is produced in the placenta at higher levels during pregnancy—is indeed the cause of …
Are cold plunges and saunas safe for kids? What parents need to know about the benefits and risks
In late 2019, Kevin MacDonald noticed that his twin 16-year-olds, Allie and Lexi, seemed sad and uninterested in schoolwork. He decided to buy an infrared sauna for the family after seeing research on the potential mental health benefits. For MacDonald’s family, the purchase has paid off. “It’s been therapeutic for the kids in dramatic ways,” …
6 million kids in the U.S. will mourn the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. Here’s how a grief camp can help them heal
Jocelyn and Addison Aquilino, lost their father to suicide in 2014 when they were 10 and 8, respectively. Two years later, their mother enrolled them in Comfort Zone Camp, a nonprofit bereavement camp for children who have lost a loved one. The organization offers weekend camps for children impacted by all types of loss, including …
Empty nesters are sad when their kids leave—and even more distressed when they return home
When Ellie Krieger’s daughter finished college and returned home in May as a way to save money before her next move, Krieger was thrilled to have her back. Still, in their child’s absence, she and her husband had become accustomed to their own rhythm. “We enjoy each other’s company,” she tells Fortune. “We definitely missed …
Should you let your kid quit an activity? A parenting expert says it’s ok to be a quitter sometimes
As parents, we want our kids to be resilient and rise to face any challenge. But when your child is complaining that they hate basketball or saying that they don’t want to take dance anymore (right after you’ve invested in tights, leotards, and special shoes, naturally), should you force them to continue with the sport …
China-based toymaker ignores warnings over potentially deadly game pieces
The Consumer Product and Safety Commission is warning people to immediately dispose of a magnetic game because it poses serious ingestion risks for children. The CPSC posted a warning Thursday that “Magnetic Chess Games” sold by China-based seller JOMO contain magnets that do not comply with U.S. federal safety regulations. As a result, the “loose, hazardous magnets …
3 disagreements that every married couple should take seriously
Ask any married couple what they disagree about most and there likely isn’t enough space here to print the long list that might follow. Some might quibble about how to load the dishwasher while others find fault in leaving dirty socks on the floor. Others feel their spouse doesn’t pull their weight when it comes …
Parenting expert Dr. Becky warns the potential cost of not setting screen-time boundaries for your kids ‘has never been higher’
When it comes to warnings about kids and smartphones, The Anxious Generation author Jonathan Haidt is determined to get the message out. The social psychologist sat down recently with Prince Harry to amplify his ideas about keeping kids mentally safe from technology. And he’s also teamed up with psychologist and parenting expert Becky Kennedy—a.k.a. Dr. …