The AHCA would impose draconian restrictions on private insurance coverage for abortion; wrest Medicaid coverage from low-income women and their families; and impose greater costs on women’s basic reproductive health care, like maternity care and birth control. Congress should not be playing politics with women’s health. We all need to #StandWithPP.
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Super Peer Doesn’t Wear a Cape
Social media has spawned the rise of Peer Pressure 2.0. As parents we need to make sure our kids don’t rely too heavily upon it for validation. (That goes for us, too.)
Connection Comes First (Then Do Whatever You Want)
As part of our collaboration with Responsibility.org, we take a look at the importance of connection, between parents and children, and society as a whole.
Goodbye, 2016: Don’t Let the Dumpster Lid Hit You
The dumpster fire that is 2016 is finally ending, but that doesn’t mean we can start celebrating just yet. 2017 promises its own set of challenges and the occasions we must rise to! The good news: we’ve got this.
Thanksgiving Drinks: Sips, Tips and Holiday Survival
Do drinking and the holidays go together like, um, drinking and the holidays?
A dark night, a loud party, a big bottle of … cough syrup? Let’s Stop Medicine Abuse
October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. One in 30 teens abuse over-the-counter medicine, so if you don’t know what dextromethorphan (DXM) is, read on to learn about it.
Cultivating Conversations with Children: Repeat and Repeat
Having the “big conversations” with your kids may be easier if you build up to them—one word at a time. Talk early to kids about alcohol . . . and everything. We’re all better for it.
Live Unlimited for MDA
“In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Barbara Coatsworth can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. “Barbara was a proud and dedicated member of the MDA team for 22 years and the contributions in her memory will assist the Association’s various service programs for children and adults affected by muscle diseases. We know that Barbara would be grateful.”…
Birthdays, Underage Drinking and the Gifts We Need Speak Of
This is our latest piece for #TalkEarly, and it is about drinking in front of your kids and talking to them about it. Now with a picture of cake!
Responsibility Vs. Mullet: A True Story
Talking to our kids about alcohol is a conversation of respect (for themselves and others), health, safety and responsibility. This post is in partnership with Responsibility.org and totally acceptable 80s hair.
