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For parents worried about their kids' future, here are ways to help young adults reach milestones, on a timeline that fits real life.| First Things First
My brother and I had a lengthy conversation this week about mental health. We both work in what I’ll call “high-impact” jobs, though they seem worlds apart. Some days, coping and processing the stress can feel like mental gymnastics, flipping and stretching the capacities of our mental health. According to a 2016 meta-analysis on mental… The post The Low Down on Mental Health, Stress and Family Genetics appeared first on First Things First.| First Things First
If you listen closely, you can already hear it—the zip of fresh backpacks, the crinkle of notebook wrappers, and the collective gasp of parents realizing the days of “popsicles for lunch” are numbered. Whether your child is brand‑new to kindergarten or a seasoned locker‑door slammer, a little prep now will save everyone tears. Here are… The post 7 Stress‑Saving Steps for a Smooth Back‑to‑School Launch appeared first on First Things First.| First Things First
As a mom of two—I get it. Screens are everywhere. They’re helpful, entertaining, and sometimes, let’s be honest, the only reason we get to finish our coffee while it’s still warm. But as both a parent and the CEO of a nonprofit that helps strengthen families, I can’t stop talking about the effects screens have… The post How Screen Use Can Shape Children’s Brains (and What to Watch For) appeared first on First Things First.| First Things First
When is the right time to talk to kids about tragedies and how do we respond when they find out before we’ve had a chance to prepare them?| First Things First
My almost two-year-old daughter insists on putting her shoes on “by MY-self.” It takes five full minutes, a mild meltdown, and one backward sandal, but she makes it happen. Meanwhile, her six-year-old brother loves to “make his own breakfast”—which, in his world, means putting jelly on bread and pouring his own oatmilk. Was it messy?… The post How to Help Young Kids Grow More Independent appeared first on First Things First.| First Things First
Teaching philosophy to kids helps them think more clearly, speak more confidently, and better understand the world around them.| First Things First
Here are a few lesser-known ways fathers can influence their children’s development, mental health and overall outlook on life.| First Things First
When family fails us, it can leave lasting scars. So, is it still our duty to help those who’ve only shown indifference or neglect?| First Things First