Growing up as the oldest sibling, author Y.L. Wolfe often felt the lines between her role and her mother’s role were blurred. “By the time my youngest brother was born when I was almost 11, I was overwhelmed with feelings of responsibility for his welfare. I used to sit by his crib and watch him […]
Childhood should be whimsical, nurturing and validating. But for many kids, this just isn’t the case. Some children have parents who may provide for their kids physically but don’t quite understand how to support their child emotionally or mentally. These types of parents are known in the therapy world as emotionally immature parents. “An emotionally […]
School is out, and the sun is blazing. This is great news for kids who are ready for days filled with popsicles and sprinklers, as well as for parents who are eager to send their kids outside to play. But when the temperature rises, kids are more susceptible to the harmful effects of the heat. […]
In the middle of a heat wave, the last thing you want is to lose power. But when your electricity does go out, having a personal portable power station can help you keep your phone charged and portable fans running. To help you stay connected and prepared in an emergency or routine power loss, we […]
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In case you haven’t noticed, most of America is in the middle of an extreme heat wave. Frankly, the last thing most people wants to do is step outside, but in case you need to, you may want to consider wearing this portable neck fan — now on sale for under $30 at almost 20% […]
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Even if you live near a body of water or have access to a community pool, sometimes you just want to take a dip in the comfort of your own backyard — and an inflatable pool may be just the ticket. These pop-up pools are a relatively affordable and low-fi addition to any yard, patio, […]
Growing up, your parents likely told you not to talk to strangers and to be wary of people you don’t know who might try to lure you away and harm you — also known as “stranger danger.” These days, however, top child safety experts are more likely to recommend teaching the concept of “tricky people” […]