(NAPS)—Economic mobility—the ability of each new generation to do as well or better as the preceding one—has declined 45 percent for Americans over the past several decades, according to the Brookings Institution. Numerous factors, including technological advances and globalization, have con…
(StatePoint) Have you tossed plastic into a recycling bin recently? There’s a large chance that material won’t be recycled. That’s according to a new report, which finds that after decades of being touted as a solution to pollution, plastic recycling is not all it’s cracked up to be. The rep…
(StatePoint) During the holiday season, Americans look forward to spending time with family. But thousands of service members will be spending the holidays deployed overseas – far away from their families and loved ones.
(StatePoint) Ninety-five percent of parents with a child enrolled in an afterschool program are satisfied with that program, and there is overwhelming support for more government funding for afterschool, according to a new study. But unmet demand for these programs is high in all 50 states, …
(StatePoint) Among the many implications of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law this past July 4, are cuts to health and nutrition benefits for millions of Americans, which could have significant negative implications for babies and children, according to the National Collabora…
(StatePoint) October 26, National Day of the Deployed, honors military service members who have been deployed in service of the United States and acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployments. First observed in 2006 in North Dakota, by 2012, every state nationwid…
(StatePoint) What if happiness isn’t about accumulating wealth, but about how you use your resources—time, money and emotional energy—to create joy for yourselves and others? Picture your next family gathering not filled with tension or superficial chatter, but genuine laughter and meaningfu…
(StatePoint) Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a dangerous, sometimes deadly threat, often impacting people in places where they sleep, such as at home or in hotels, motels and vacation rentals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year, more than 400 Americans di…
(StatePoint) From schoolwork and homework to friendships and extracurriculars to potentially dealing with difficult situations like bullying, there is a lot for kids to navigate during the school year.
(StatePoint) More than 200 million people nationwide are expected to travel this summer. Coordinating travel itineraries can be complicated for anyone. People who rely on medical sharps, such as syringes, needles or EpiPen autoinjectors, to manage health conditions like diabetes or allergies…
(StatePoint) Military Appreciation Month, celebrated in May, is the perfect time to show service members they are valued and appreciated for the sacrifices they make every day.
