February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) - a time to talk openly about healthy relationships and how to prevent abuse among young people. This year’s theme, Real Love Respects , reminds us that respect is non-negotiable in every relationship. Whether your teen is just beginning to explore dating or navigating more serious connections, respect should always be at the core. Why This Matters for Delaware Families As parents and caregivers, we want our children to grow up in...

Trigger warning:  This post discusses a distressing childbirth experience. Some stories are hard to watch, but even harder to ignore. At the end of 2025, a viral video surfaced showing a woman in active labor being dismissed, delayed, and left to suffer while seeking care in a hospital setting. Her pain was visible. Her distress was unmistakable. And yet, the systems designed to recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies failed her. This was not a misunderstanding or a momentary lapse in...

A mother multitasks at home, holding her baby while working on her laptop. If you’re ending the year wondering where the time went and feeling unsure how to plan for the next one, this is for you. Many moms enter a new year with good intentions but feel overwhelmed before they even begin. Between family responsibilities, work, relationships, and personal goals, traditional goal-setting often feels unrealistic and exhausting. The good news? Planning doesn’t have to mean doing more. It can mean...