Lexington, KY

Columbus, OH

The summer is a good time to take stock of how your kids are faring. Are they doing something that excites them? Do they wake up every morning eager to get going? Are they happy?. I did not ask about their grades, because if you answered "yes" to those questions,...

I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they always did when their kids were young

Do your relatives expect affection from your kids? In lots of families, refusing to hug a grandparent or let an aunt give them a big kiss on the cheek is considered rude. But while it’s common in a lot of families, just like adults — sometimes kids don’t want to be touched. And we definitely want kids to feel like they have control over what happens with their own bodies.

How to explain consent and boundaries to your affectionate family

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Unfortunately, it wasn't a "happily ever after" after all.

People Are Sharing Their Stories Of How "The One" Turned Into "The Ex," And It's Honestly Scary To See How Some People Change Up

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — Becky Hayden and her husband, Seth, have spent 21 years of marriage being fully active members of their community in California.

Why fewer people are choosing to have kids

Editor's note: This article was originally published on January 24, 2020. It has since been updated. If you were lucky enough to spend time with your grandparents growing up, you likely have cherished memories. What you might not realize is that they were helping you develop skills to become a more secure and happier adult. From guiding children through stressful situations like bullying or divorce to providing extra love and care, grandparents play a crucial role in a child's well-being. Now, there's scientific evidence to back this up.

Children who spend time with grandparents are more secure and happier, studies reveal

Vermont State

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Vision Pet Care

Cats are often misunderstood as aloof and indifferent, but they have their own unique ways of showing affection. One incredible story reveals the depths of a cat’s love and its heartwarming impact on its human companion.

You Won't Believe What This Cat Did to Show Its Love!

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According to a psychologist, here are three of the kindest things you can say to someone, each carrying the potential to uplift and inspire.

The 3 Kindest Things You Can Say to Someone

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Colorado State

Brighton, CO

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

A new study found that this grandparent's positive influence on a child who had experienced trauma can extend for years.

Out Of The Four Grandparents, A Study Has Shown This One Has The Deepest Impact On Their Grandkids

Having experiences that feel as if one is interacting with a deceased person are common. These experiences tend to be positive and may even be experienced as therapeutic. Research finds that after-death communication experiences can occur outside of grief. Co-authored with Imants Barušs, Ph.D. After-death communications (ADCs) refer to...

What We Know About After-Death Communication Experiences

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Proximity and frequency promote natural connections. Adult friendships are created by design, not default. Improve connections with a strengths-based approach to interactions. For children, meaningful connections develop naturally over time due to frequency of contact and proximity to each other. The further away adolescents move from each other, the greater the chance of the friendship evaporating. A research study on adolescent friendships found, “the log-odds of friendship existence and friendship dynamics decrease smoothly with the logarithm of distance.” This phenomenon is not limited to children and teens. Unless you still have the same friends with whom you grew up, it can feel difficult and frustrating as an adult to build and sustain friendships.

5 Ways to Create Meaningful Connections

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It's evident that many of our problems stem from our thought processes rather than our circumstances. Here are nine subtle yet serious mental pitfalls to avoid and strategies to reconfigure thinking for a better life.

Top 6 Mental Traps Many People Don't Realize They're Doing

Being a grandparent is a unique and precious role. It’s a chance to influence young lives, share wisdom, and create lasting memories. As grandparents, we have the opportunity to connect with our grandchildren on a deeper level and instill values that can guide them throughout their lives. Here are five secrets to building the best relationship with your grandchildren, drawn from personal experience and timeless principles.

Secrets to Building Relationships with Your Grandchildren

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Lebanon, KY

I couldn’t help but read the recent article in the local paper about the city and county deliberating over what to do with the opioid settlement money. According to the Enterprise, Lebanon is to receive $254,495.98 while the County is slated to receive $350,562.54. While it’s crucial to make informed decisions, representation should include the voices of those directly impacted by opioid use and its consequences. As a critical care trained registered nurse with over 11 years of experience, I have regularly cared not only for patients but also friends and family who are battling opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). Their stories have touched me deeply, and I’ve witnessed the immense challenges they face.

‘Many don’t realize we should have one’: How access to public track use can benefit the community

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