Do you eat dinner with your kids around the same time every day? Or maybe you always read a book with them before bed. These kinds of family routines can make a big difference. Dr. Eshleman said when ...

The holiday travel season is in full swing, and while it brings excitement, it can also throw family routines into chaos — especially for kids, who often end up with more screen time, more sugary ...

I’ve spent years collecting science-based parenting advice, ever since I became a parent myself. I keep coming back to a surprising pattern: Some of the most effective strategies aren’t complicated ...

Holiday breaks can turn kids routines upside down with more screens, more sweets, maybe less sleep, fewer nutrient-dense meals. Those shifts can really impact mood, energy, immunity, and behavior for ...

LAWTON, Okla., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How can pet owners better understand what is happening inside their animals beyond what they observe during a wellness exam? A HelloNation article ...

You've laid out the party outfits. You've baked the cookies. You've wrapped the presents. You're all ready to hit up the big holiday party. Then your child wakes up with the sniffles. Can you still go ...

Should you give your adult children money now — or let them inherit it after you’re gone? Kurt Supe, an Indianapolis-based financial adviser specializing in retirement planning, examined this age-old ...

The new "SpongeBob Movie" arrives in theaters Friday, Dec. 19. There's a fair amount of bathroom humor and some scary images of a zombie sailing crew and Underworld monsters. Parents will appreciate ...

Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges. I’m a professor who studies ...