Over the past few months, our team at Family Resources has tried to shine a light on what it means to be poor in America. We have highlighted poverty rates across the country and have discussed why kids and teens hide homelessness from their peers. This month, we are looking … Continue reading →

Managing a breakup is one of the hardest parts of dating. Most adults don’t know how to break up with their significant other, so it’s understandable that teen relationships are even messier. Oftentimes, you still have to see your ex-partner at school or within your friend group, making the breakup … Continue reading →

Picky eating is common in younger kids. Some studies estimate that 14-50 percent of preschool children and 7-27 percent of older children are considered picky eaters. While the population of picky eaters decreases as kids get older, some children might be less inclined to try new items and eat healthy … Continue reading →

There are countless benefits to following healthy eating habits. With a balanced diet, adults and teens alike can avoid that “post-lunch crash,” that makes working or studying hard, while kids who consume nutritional meals can keep up with their peers developmentally and physically.  However, researchers are still learning how humans … Continue reading →

The start of February kicks off Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, where educators and community leaders bring light to rates of teen dating violence and look for ways to prevent it.  Dating violence in teens may be more prevalent than you think. According to the CDC, 26% of … Continue reading →