(StatePoint) Open enrollment season is upon us. Whether you’re choosing benefits for the first time, adding coverage for a new family member or facing a passive enrollment, it’s likely your benefits decisions will look a little different this year. According to a June 2022 Consumer Sentiment Study by Lincoln Financial Group, 45% of employees expect […]
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Styles on the Horizon for Your Home in 2023
(StatePoint) With travel returning to normal, there’s a renewed interest in seeing the world but you don’t have to go far to bring the beautiful details of faraway destinations into your home’s spaces. With this in mind, FrogTape brand painter’s tape and celebrity interior designer Taniya Nayak have identified the top design trends for 2023, […]
Cut the Stress out of Holiday Travel Planning
(StatePoint) The holiday travel season is just around the corner, and experts are expecting it to be a busy and expensive one, with airline ticket prices for the winter holidays increasing nearly 30% since last year. While travel experts recommend you start organizing trips at least three months in advance, do not fret if you’re […]
Pain Management Options for Youth Sports Injuries
(StatePoint) Youth sports are an important part of a child’s social and emotional development and fuel a healthy and active lifestyle. However, sports can result in injuries that may leave players sidelined. As parents, it’s important to be prepared before an injury happens—and that includes being informed about opioid risks. A child might be prescribed […]
Discussing Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder in Adults
(StatePoint) This article is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Lundbeck. World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide hope to those who are impacted by a mental health condition. People living with a mental illness such as bipolar I disorder (BP-I) may feel […]
Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids
(StatePoint) Stumped for holiday gifts for kids? Brighten the season for little ones by checking out these great gift ideas below: Unique Experiences One-of-a-kind experiences can expand a child’s worldview and help create lifelong memories. There are numerous ideas to consider that will appeal to a broad range of interests. For a sports enthusiast, consider […]
What Will Holiday Shopping Look Like This Year?
(StatePoint) If it feels like the holiday season is getting longer and more reliant on technology every year, you’re not imagining it. According to the Sensormatic Solutions 2022 U.S. Holiday Consumer Sentiment Survey, 52% of respondents already started or plan to start their holiday shopping before November, and pre-Labor Day holiday shopping more than doubled […]
Using Family Volunteer Day to Deepen Children’s Civic Engagement
(StatePoint) November 19, 2022 is Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that empowers families to work together to support their communities. Increasingly, parents of young children are placing a larger focus on civic engagement and giving back, and this annual event is a great way for your family to get started or strengthen […]
Ensuring Every Child in America Has Access to Healthy School Meals
(StatePoint) Starting in early 2020, every child in the United States became eligible for school meals at no cost, regardless of family income level — no forms, no questions asked. That policy, along with other interventions, including increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, Children Program benefits, kept millions of children and families […]
Window Weatherization 101
(StatePoint) Prepping windows for cold, gusty weather is essential no matter your home’s age, but what exactly needs to be done? Read on for the ultimate breakdown of how to seal windows and protect your home from the winter chill. Step 1 – Test for Air Leaks. Any style of window could have small air […]
