Falling Birth Rates

Back when COVID-19 hit and people were told to isolate at home, the somewhat tongue-in-cheek assumption was that there would be an associated baby boom in nine months. But the trend turned out to be quite the contrary. And that baby bust contributed to already declining birth rates in America. What do declining birth rates … Read more

Rainy Day Activities for Kids

Winter tends to keep people cooped up inside more than usual. Because it’s so cold outside, you can’t do all the same outdoor activities that you might do during the summer. That often weighs heavily on families. Since kids tend to have more energy than adults–and without an outlet for all that energy–they can get … Read more

The State of Public Schools

After this recent winter break, many public schools around the country will start to go back to in-person learning. The timing makes sense, considering the roll-out of vaccines paired with growing scientific evidence of the relatively low risk involved. And it seems like it’s not a moment too soon, with endless grumbling by students, parents, … Read more

Dating and the Single Parent

Dating can be a complicated process for anyone. Add kids to the equation and it becomes that much more challenging. That doesn’t mean that being a single parent and dating cannot mix, of course. It just requires more consideration and mindfulness than it would if it was just two singles dating. This is true for … Read more

How to Celebrate Halloween Safely

COVID strikes again. Remember when we’d thought it would be over by now? But here it still is, ruining Halloween. Or is it? Sure, the coronavirus is something that everyone has to keep in mind. But it doesn’t necessarily have to make the holiday bad or disappointing. All it requires is a little creative thinking … Read more

Baby Boom or Bust

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit and people isolated at home with their significant others, some predicted that a baby boom was on its way. However, as the pandemic continues on, that does not appear to be the case. Birth rates in the U.S. have already been on a continual decline for a number of … Read more

If they haven’t started already, your children are probably getting ready to go back to school. Of course, “going back” can mean different things these days. Depending on your state, city, and/or school district, your child is either going back to school in-person full-time (with a mask, of course), part-time onsite/part-time online learning, or full-time … Read more

How to Recognize Human Trafficking

While high-profile cases like Jeffrey Epstein may focus a brighter spotlight on the issue for a time, human trafficking is sadly an issue that has gone on for millennia. It is the ultimate expression of greed and exploitation. And it happens here in the U.S. way more than you may think. It can be difficult … Read more

Kids and scams

With the variety of approaches and levels of sophistication out there, scams are designed to take anyone in. And that includes children. If anything, children are even more vulnerable to scams than adults. They are unlikely to have had much experience identifying scams, and are (in general) less resistant to temptation. It is up to … Read more