A simple strategy using everyday fruit and targeted questions is proving to be an effective tool for breaking through the dinner-table silence.
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Prevent Learning Loss With Chores and Healthy Food
Parents can combat “brain drain”by keeping children actively engaged in reading, household chores, and a nutritious die.
Bananas Bring Vital Potassium Boost to Teenage Girls
A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics shows that eating potassium-rich foods during the teen years can lower blood pressure later in life.
Trump Child Care Proposal Funds Stay-At-Home Parents
The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to pay some stay-at-home parents with federal child care funds.
European Pet Populations Far Exceed Children Under 15
Pets now significantly outnumber children under the age of 15 in homes across Europe. Nearly half of all European households have a pet.
Thayer’s Back To School Drive Will Be Monday, August 10th
Thayer, Missouri, is once again having its back to school drive, with this year the day falling on August 11, 2026.
Governor Kehoe Signs Born Alive Act Into State Law
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law on Monday legislation that enacts the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Missouri Voters Face Crucial Abortion Ballot Measure
A Jackson County judge recently struck down most of Missouri’s abortion safety regulations. Voters will address the issue directly this fall.
Happening Now: America’s 250th Potluck on the Square
Things are already getting busy down on the court square this morning as we set up for the Alton 250 Community Potluck. The desserts are already arriving, and they are definitely tempting us early! A Big Celebration Means a Big Setup America’s 250th birthday is finally here! Because folks do not even need to live […]
Details For The Alton 250 Potluck Coming Up On July 5th
The Alton 250 Community Potluck is coming up quickly on July 5, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the potluck.
Trump Admin Launches Moms.Gov for New and Expecting Mothers
On Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched Moms.gov, a groundbreaking website for new and expecting mothers.
Eat Your Veggies! (And Other Things Mom Was Right About)
Science is catching up to what she seemed to know all along. Simple, everyday habits can shape our long-term health in powerful ways.