Family Health
Child nutrition, vaccination, mental health and safety
32 Baby Gifts for Every First-Year Stage
And they didn't even have to ask for any of it.
Hanukkah Pajamas for the Entire Family: 2026 Edition
Hanukkah is just over a month away — first night is Dec. 4 this year — and you know what that means. It’s time to get your family Hanukkah pajamas! I am a huge fan of Hanukkah merch. I love Hanukkah s...
Scientists discover why chronic back pain feels so personal
For people living with chronic back pain, even a simple movement can trigger a sudden surge of pain. Now, scientists have discovered that these painful episodes activate a surprising part of the brain...
This Innovative Jewish Immigrant Created the Underwire Bra
If you’re wearing a bra right now, you can thank a Jewish immigrant named Ida Cohen Rosenthal for helping make it the garment we know today. The story began in 1922, when Russian-Jewish immigrant Ida ...
Get Ready for Hanukkah With These Essentials
Celebrating Hanukkah with your family can be a magical experience. But making sure you have everything you need to celebrate all eight nights? That’s a completely different story. Unless, of course, y...
Classic Glittery Christmas Stocking Craft
Click here to read Classic Glittery Christmas Stocking Craft on Hands On As We Grow® This has got to be one of the most classic crafts we’ve made, especially for Christmas. But since it’s a classic, w...
A single brain signal may explain schizophrenia's most puzzling symptoms
Scientists have identified a brain signal that may help explain why schizophrenia produces such a wide variety of symptoms, including difficulties with perception, movement, and speech. The discovery ...
The First-Time Experiences Kids Will Never Forget in Citrus County
Their first manatee encounter. Their first underwater treasure hunt. Their first taste of wild Florida. Some family vacations are full of firsts—and these are the ones they’ll talk about for years.
I’m Turning Into a Bubbe With My ‘Granny Hobbies.’ I Couldn’t Be Happier About It.
As age 50 looms closer on the horizon, I’ve come to a somewhat alarming realization: I am apparently becoming my grandmother. Well, not actually my grandmother — but the stereotypical bubbe, straight ...
Googly Eyes Crafts & Activities for Halloween
Click here to read Googly Eyes Crafts & Activities for Halloween on Hands On As We Grow® There’s something fun and spooky about googly eyes that kids just love to use for Halloween activities! Here’s ...
The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought
A major new study has uncovered important differences in how the brains of autistic children respond to human faces. Published in Nature Mental Health, the research is among the most extensive investi...
What Brings Jackie Tohn Jewish Joy
Actress Jackie Tohn has had quite a year. Not only did she reprise her role as Esther Roklov in season three of “Nobody Wants This,” out now, she also revealed that she had a preventative double maste...
16 Hanukkah Gifts for Your Friend Obsessed with Mah Jongg
I’m not saying you need another set of mah jongg tiles. I’m just saying Hanukkah is coming, and there are some really great ones out there. Whether you’re shopping for your favorite mah jongg buddy or...
Popular cannabis sleep gummies may have a hidden dark side
Cannabinol (CBN) has become a popular ingredient in sleep supplements, often promoted as a natural, gentle way to relax and get a better night's rest. However, new research from the University of Conn...
Old Navy’s 2026 Hanukkah Pajamas Included Hamantaschen — But You Can’t Buy Them Anymore
Doves. Challah. Torah scrolls. Three-pronged menorahs. Dreidels with gibberish Hebrew. After years of documenting the strange world of Hanukkah merchandise, I thought I’d seen it all. Spoiler alert: I...
Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial
A new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has received FDA clearance, offering a personalized alternative for people who have not found sufficient relief through existing treatm...
Forget the Hot Rabbi — I’m Here for His Mother
Editorial Note: Spoilers ahead for season three of “Nobody Wants This.” Many viewers may tune in to season three of “Nobody Wants This” for the Hot Rabbi, but I’m here for his mother. With her perfect...
In ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3, Less Is More When It Comes to Judaism
Editorial note: Spoilers ahead for season three of “Nobody Wants This.” In season three, episode two of Netflix’s virally popular show “Nobody Wants This,” dating podcaster Joanne (Kristen Bell) tells...
Henry Winkler Mused With God in His Garden on Yom Kippur This Year
I had no idea it was possible to pack so much Jewish joy into one hour and 38 minutes. That, however, is exactly what Henry Winkler and Ike Barinholtz managed to do on a recent episode of Barinholtz’s...
4 Quick Activities to Try If Your Kid Is Wired at Bedtime
Exercises are keep in your back pocket for when you've got monkeys jumping on the bed.