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A Program Against Bullying Repeated Across the Nation

Studies show that suicide is now the third leading cause of death for American teenagers and experts think bullying has a lot to do with it. A group of high school students called Ambassadors for Tolerance, Empathy and Compassion produced this video that highlights the pain caused by bullying. 65 …

Love Like Dawson

There’s been an outpouring of love for the nephew of Heather Dawson, Dawson Hartwig who taught us all to love like Dawson. There is no more devastating pain than that of a parent losing a child. One family that has dealt with this pain in a very public way is …

Holiday Travel Tips

It is exciting to spend time with family and friends for the holidays so lifestyle expert Jeannette Kaplun is giving us some of her most reliable travel tips. Travel stress occurs easily because there are many factors that are out of your control. Flight delays, traffic and long lines in …

Target, Toys and More are Ready to be Explored

Shopping for loved ones this Holiday Season has never been easier, or more fun! Target is the perfect place to stop and shop. Known for having just about anything under the sun, and quality brands you can trust, Target is reimagining toy shopping this year. In store and online, Target …

Wear Blue to Support Children’s Grief Awareness Day with KinderMourn

When a child dies, when a child grieves, there is HELP, there is HOPE.

Fast Forward is Fast Tracking Careers

It has been 20 years and counting that the Fast Forward newspaper, run by kids and for kids, has been launching students into extraordinary college and career paths. Winifred McLeod decided to create the paper alongside her daughter who was interested in journalism at a young age. She recalls her …

Vanessa and Nick Lachey Have an Important Message for Parents

Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is common among children. Mild cold-like symptoms point towards a RSV diagnoses. Usually, the virus symptoms are remedied within a few week’s time, however, in severe cases it can cause bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and …

America Is in the Midst of an Opioid Crisis That Can be Fought

The Opioid Crisis is an issue that has continued to fester in the United States due to overprescription of the pain killer post surgery. Surgery is often a gateway to persistent opioid use, in fact, one study shows that 12% of patients who underwent surgery in the past year became …