How to talk about racial diversity and inclusion with your kids
From the pandemic starting in March to the recent events shedding light on racial injustices, our children are being exposed to a lot of stress. The last one, in particular, has many children asking parents hard questions related to race and inclusion. Talking to your kids about racial inclusion can be difficult to approach. However, […]
You can help a child in need
With schools closed since March – and most summer activities and camps being canceled – many children are spending almost all day, every day at home. And not every kid has a safe home, causing a potentially dangerous situation for children and the whole family. Keep an eye out for abuse and neglect Everyone is […]
Why foster families are vital for our society
In Tennessee, approximately 8,000 children are in foster care at any given time. With fewer than 4,000 foster families, the need is ever-present; even during the coronavirus pandemic. Many children enter foster care with no belongings and have suffered the effects of abuse, poverty, neglect or even the death of their loved ones. May is […]
Coronavirus and your child’s mental health
These are crazy times; no other way to say it. With the school closures and never-ending disruption to daily schedules, you can expect children of any age to have questions and to be scared or frustrated. And you likely are in the same boat. So, how much do you tell your kids about coronavirus (COVID-19), […]
For kids, too much reading is never a bad thing
Can you name the last book you read? No, not an article on Apple News, a link on social media or that lengthy text from your sister-in-law; an actual book. According to the Pew Research Center, 24 percent of adults haven’t read – or listened to – a book in the last year. The non-reading […]
Five ways to talk to your teens about relationships
It’s February, and love is in the air. We’re using this month to discuss healthy relationships, which can be platonic or romantic. Young people can mistake control for love; and as parents, teachers, coaches, mentors and family members, we need to help teach them what a healthy relationship looks like and how to set mutually […]
The importance of mentors for youths
Happy new year! It’s the start of a new decade, so why not kick it off by setting personal goals for you and your family? Whether health- or fitness-related or focused on doing better at school or work, setting goals can lead to more productivity and confidence. And, luckily, there’s are apps to help, especially […]
Five tips to keep track of your child’s wellbeing this holiday season
The holiday season traditionally is a time where we imagine spending more time with family. However, this is not always the case. When schedules become hectic, it can be harder to spot changes in our loved ones’ mental health – particularly children. Here are five tips to help stay on top of your child’s well-being […]
Youth Villages: Adoption in Tennessee
PURE Living Nashville is proud to work with a number of organizations and non-profit groups to offer advice, share information and improve our readers’ wellbeing. Brittany Farrar, Regional Director of Programs, Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee, writes about what we can expect from her series of upcoming articles, and what Youth Villages does for families […]
