One Mom's Advice on Parenting an LGBTQ Child

As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! “Living in hell” is how Heather Hester describes a teenager who is gay and who has yet […]

New National Geographic Show Narrated by Josh Gad Goes Behind the Scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT

In search of your next family-friendly show to stream? A new National Geographic series takes viewers backstage at Walt Disney World to showcase the animals and their caretakers in action at the beloved theme parks that are home to more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an eight-part docu-series narrated […]

Your Guide to Voting in the 2020 Election

Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day! It was an appropriate day to prepare for the upcoming election, which will determine a lot for the future of this country. You can do your part by registering (or re-registering) to vote, learning about the candidates and informing your friends and family about the importance of voting. Below […]

Dr. Harvey Karp’s Helpful Hints for Getting Kids to Wear Masks

We’ve been hearing over and over again that coronavirus is forcing a “new normal.” Well, one big part of this “new normal” is wearing face masks, especially now as businesses (and, in some places, schools) begin to re-open. With over half a million cases confirmed in Illinois, face masks are a huge part of slowing […]

A Just Harvest Is Tackling Hunger at the Source — Help Them Cultivate Abundance in the Face of Covid-19

2020 has exposed many of America’s most critical shortcomings, and not least among these is hunger. With an estimated 54 million Americans suffering from food insecurity (18 million of whom are children), it’s time to admit: our food system is not merely straining — it is broken. We’ve witnessed neighbors rallying together in unprecedented acts […]