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(StatePoint) Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and paid sick leave help workers maintain their livelihoods while taking care of themselves and their families. And now, several states in the South have begun to expand worker access to these critical benefits.
(NewsUSA) - In 2025, the Marine Toys for Tots Program once again proved that compassion doesn’t follow a calendar. Fueled by the remarkable generosity of the American people, nearly 880 local chapters, National Corporate Partners, fellow non-profits, local businesses and organizations, and t…
(NewsUSA) - December is here, and Marine Toys for Tots is once again rallying communities nationwide to ensure a magical Christmas morning for children in need. For families facing hardship, the holidays can bring more worry than wonder, but Toys for Tots’ Holiday Campaign offers a chance to…
Managing care and careers: What caregiving looks like today and how your workplace benefits can help
(Jessica Vanscavish, Head of Disability, Absence, Life, and Supplemental Health at Guardian) - Across the United States, the caregiving landscape is shifting rapidly. Every day, millions of people are balancing their careers alongside the responsibility of caring for loved ones—a reality tha…
(BPT) - For kids with critical illnesses, having a cherished wish fulfilled makes a huge difference in their lives. Children and families facing heartbreaking experiences, including difficult medical diagnoses, hospital stays and more, receive a welcome lift to their spirits and moments of s…
(StatePoint) Greater income allows parents to better meet children’s basic needs, and financial stability can reduce parental stress. Advocates say that child tax credits (CTCs) provide one avenue for states to increase family resources and are encouraged by progress being made by Washington…
(BPT) - From the time your teen is preparing to enter high school through their senior year, encouraging their interests and expanding their horizons can lead to academic, intellectual and social growth that will serve them well in college and beyond. Using what they're curious and excited a…
(NewsUSA) - Want to get a little wild this winter? The Dallas Safari Club’s upcoming convention in Atlanta, Georgia has something for everyone to help take a bite out of the midwinter blahs.
(NAPSI)—This holiday season you can add some zest to your dessert table with a delightful lemon cake made with a simple recipe from Ellen Wright’s fifth cookbook: Best of the Best (full of her best and most favorite recipes and available on Amazon).
(StatePoint) When a child is born or serious illness strikes, workers need time off, but for millions of Americans, it’s not that simple.
(NewsUSA) - On December 2nd, the world came together for Giving Tuesday—a day of generosity and impact. At Marine Toys for Tots, Giving Tuesday transformed into Giving TOYSday—the perfect day to support the Program’s mission of delivering toys and hope to children in need.
(NewsUSA) - Rich food, extra stress and endless holiday gatherings can do a number on the digestive system. Between charcuterie boards, champagne toasts and once-a-year desserts, it’s no wonder bloating is one of the most common holiday complaints. And nothing kills holiday cheer faster than…
(NewsUSA) - As the holiday season approaches, millions of children across America face the prospect of waking up to nothing on Christmas morning. Their families, struggling with financial hardship, simply cannot afford toys or gifts. But thanks to Toys for Tots, led by the U.S. Marine Corps …
(BPT) - The holiday season is full of activity, excitement — and impatience! One way for kids and families to savor each moment and actually enjoy the anticipation is by counting down the days to Christmas, with the help of special traditions like advent calendars. This year, you can establi…
(BPT) - Over the past decade, online high schools have moved from the margins to the mainstream of American education. Families across the country are increasingly considering virtual learning as a serious option. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 700 fully on…
(BPT) - When it comes to gifting the perfect holiday present to the anglers in your life, no one has better instincts than Santa Bass.
(BPT) - For outdoor adventurers, staying connected while exploring remote locations is key to having fun and staying safe. From making sure that your loved ones know your location to accessing online maps and emergency services, having a reliable digital connection lets you confidently wande…
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(BPT) - Every November, the nation celebrates the Month of the Military Family — a time to recognize the service, sacrifice and strength of the families who stand behind our nation's heroes. Many military families face unique situations, from frequent relocations and school transitions to lo…
(BPT) - Are you tired of the same old adventureless vacations? Consider staying at a dude ranch! Vacationing at a dude ranch is a chance to experience the cowboy lifestyle in incredible locations.
(BPT) - Couples everywhere strive to maintain household harmony despite their differences in habits, financial attitudes and approaches to life's ups and downs. But for many, there comes a breaking point: the bathroom.
(BPT) - With access to more news and social media than generations past, Gen Z parents are faced with more options than ever before when it comes to raising their own kids. In fact, a new Kiddie Academy survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6 found that more than four in five parents po…
(StatePoint) It’s back to school time and there is so much for families to do to get ready for the school year ahead, from getting school supplies to signing up for after school programs. Making sure kids have health care needs covered should be a part of those preparations.
In today’s fast-paced world, our children must develop the mental resilience to handle the decisions they’ll face as they grow. By engaging in interactions with your children, you can help them build their independence and confidence, preparing them for the challenges they’ll face when they’re on their own.
(StatePoint) The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not guarantee paid family and medical leave to workers, leaving millions of babies without the care they need in their earliest months of life.
(StatePoint) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages and belongs to the same family as other common viruses like the chicken pox virus. When a pregnant woman catches CMV and the growing fetus becomes infected, this is known as congenital CMV (cCMV) and it impa…
In two weeks, it will be a new year — the traditional time to make your New Year’s resolutions that are full of optimism and hope. But do any of you make New Year’s resolutions anymore? And do you really need to? I mean at our age, we’ve experienced enough that we should have it all figured out, right?
I’ve shared this before, but I feel this advice from the website Next Avenue is worth sharing again to help avoid the tension and conflict that can occur when families come together from far and wide during the holidays.
Schools today can look like something we might have seen on the 1960s cartoon show “The Jetsons.” Students of all ages spend hours on electronics. Many children need the opportunity to develop imagination and creativity. These two areas have been found to aid young children in building the ability to problem-solve and develop solutions and conclusions, along with resolving situations as they become older.
When you think about learning vocabulary, what comes to mind? Word lists, dictionaries, writing meanings? Over generations, education has turned vocabulary learning into a reading and writing skill. While vocabulary is a key reading skill, many students can increase their vocabulary through reading.
It’s that time of the year when we start thinking about going back to school. While it may be exciting for many students, for some, it brings on anxiety. Helping your child understand these feelings will make for a smooth transition for everyone.
One of my favorite people to write about in this column, Shane Scott, continues to show what a talented young cowboy he is.
Can a place that no longer exists remain intact in the minds of we survivors, a former house where no highway runs, a closed mom and pop grocery store, a tree we loved to climb?
BINGEN — The first Mother/Daughter STEM Fair is organized by Gorge Women in STEM (GWIS), and will take place Thursday, July 25, 4 p.m. in Daubenspeck Park. The fair is free and open to all.
These four daily tasks for kids: Read something, write something, do some math, and tell you about something. You can hold them accountable by asking if they did their “Magic 4.”
As we grow older, we acquire knowledge through various mediums such as books, television, movies, the internet and social interactions. However, young children have not yet developed the same learning skills as adults.
THE GORGE — Organizations dedicated to serving families and children in five Columbia Gorge counties now have the opportunity to apply for grants aimed at enhancing early learning and family engagement.
If you grew up watching “The Jetsons” or reading “Dick Tracy,” you know that you are now living in a world that was once only a science fiction concept. Your childhood dream may have been owning a “Walkman” or coming home to a “transistor radio.”
