The Man Behind Make-A-Wish
Almost everyone has heard of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, but many are unaware of the man behind the mission. Moreover, almost nobody has heard of his arduous life journey. The Epoch …
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12 Things Parents of Mentally Strong Children Don’t Do
Resilience is like a muscle. It needs to be worked if it’s going to get stronger My five-year-old was a blubbering, hot mess. He tackled kindergarten fine nine months before, …
Sugar Linked With High Blood Pressure: Study
As the holiday’s approach and temptations wait on every table, look for the fruit bowl rather than cookie platter to help reduce your blood pressure. Research from the University of Delaware …
High-Intensity Exercise Improves Memory and Wards Off Dementia
For the first time in human history, older people outnumber younger people. This has created unique health challenges. Dementia may be one of the scariest—a debilitating condition that erases memories; …
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Don’t Give Their Kids Christmas Gifts, Here’s Why
Mila Kunis and her hubby Ashton Kutcher are worth millions. But their children won’t be seeing a penny of their famous parents’ earnings come Christmastime as the actors have a …
An Arduous Journey Through Foster Care Comes Full Circle
Shalita O’Neale is the founder of the Foster Change Network Foundation, an organization that connects alumni of the foster care system so they can network, support each other, and show …
Mom, Interrupted: Reframing Life’s Little Disruptions
I’ve been reading a fantastic book,“Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakable Peace.” If you’re a homeschooler, this one needs to be on your bedside table. In the book, …
Children in Child Care Aren’t Getting Enough Physical Activity
Preschool-aged children need more moderate to vigorous play to enhance growth and development Many children are now enrolled in some type of child care while their parents work, many for multiple hours …
Your Plan for Better Aging
Everyone knows someone who must be lying about their age. After all, how can they look like that and have all that energy if they were as old as you? …
Statistically Speaking, These 7 Foods May Extend Your Life
The Blue Zone is a selection of regions around the globe where residents live unusually long and have a minimal risk for disease. They are healthier than most people, and it …