The CDC now designates suicide as the 2nd leading cause of death among children. The high ranking reflects the fact that most kids are not able to get away from the cyber-bullies prowling online and the cyber-trauma these bullies generate.

Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child has delivered over 178 million shoeboxes filled with gifts, toys, and hygiene items to children in over 150 countries – and for many of these children, those shoeboxes were the first gift they’d ever received.

The goal of the Volunteers for Veterans Foundation is to provide emergency shelter and crisis management as well as helping families to maintain long term stability and self-sufficiency. VFVF® provides assistance with rent, emergency housing and/or repairs, utilities, food and gas to all active and retired Veterans and those who are in transition to civilian life awaiting VA benefits.

Here in Southern California – we love to swim. Whether it’s at a pool or at the beach, we are drawn to the water. Competitive swimmer Bonnie Tsui, author of "Why We Swim," discusses the benefits of swimming.

As we navigate the complexities of race relations and inequality as adults, how do we address these issues with our children? Gold Mom’s Choice Award-winner Nadine Haruni, creator of the Freeda the Frog book series, appropriately tackles this topics in a thought-provoking and fun way in Freeda the Frog & Her New Blue Family.

Many individuals with epilepsy have developmental delays or cognitive impairment, in addition to seizures, making the ability to verbalize or connect with others challenging. Unspoken Symphony is technology that allows individuals with limited verbal ability to express themselves in ways never possible before.