Telling the truth about suicide can feel impossible. Lisa Sugarman shares how honesty reshaped her grief and healing. For most of my life, I believed my father died of a heart attack. That’s what my mother told me when I was ten, on the day our life changed forever. That’s what our family told people; […]
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Saving endangered animals starts with understanding how conservation works and the real efforts helping these three species survive. Saving endangered animals can feel overwhelming, especially when headlines focus on what’s disappearing instead of what’s being done. But conservation is not just about loss—it’s about action, science, and steady progress. In this excerpt from Hear Them
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Discover how reading aloud with children transforms storytime into a lifelong bond and builds a more connected family through the simple magic of books. There is a specific kind of stillness that settles over a home when a book is opened. The frantic energy of the day—the mismatched socks, the unfinished chores, and the digital
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Discover why a mother and teenage son chose adventure over fear and what their cross-country ride reveals about love in this excerpt from Changing Gears. In this excerpt from Changing Gears by Leah Day, we see why a mother and teenage son chose adventure over fear and pedaled into the unknown. What began as a
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From Beth March to Atticus Finch, these seven characters who taught kindness show us how to love. Discover the iconic literary moments that inspire good deeds. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you open a book and find a character who feels like a warm hug. We’ve all been there—turning pages
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Small, daily choices shape lasting love. Discover why the little things in marriage matter—and how they keep relationships strong. Love doesn’t fade all at once—it slips quietly through overlooked moments and missed connections. In this excerpt from The Two-Minute Secret to Staying in Love, Heidi Poelman reminds us that lasting love isn’t built through grand
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Discover how family hobbies help you heal, connect, and grow closer with simple, practical activities that fit real life. Life gets busy. Between school, work, practices, dishes, and that mysterious pile of laundry that never goes away, it can feel hard to find time to really be together. Not just in the same room, but
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Explore anxiety and calm in the waves of life with insights from a surfer and a sage on fear, balance, and finding peace within the storm. Life has a way of sending waves we didn’t exactly sign up for—some thrilling, some terrifying, and many that leave us feeling caught between anxiety and calm. In this
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Celebrating 14 years of helping families! Discover our top lessons for connection, habits, and joy in every household. Fourteen years ago, Familius set out with a simple but powerful mission: help families be happy. Along the way, we’ve learned that happiness isn’t something you stumble into by accident. It’s built slowly, intentionally, and lovingly—through habits,
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Get expert answers to your questions about starting psychiatric medications for kids. Learn what to expect and feel confident as a parent. Considering psychiatric medications for your child can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. In this excerpt from A Parent’s Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids, three experienced child psychiatrists, Drs. Alexander Kolevzon, Pilar
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