Travel

Everyone Belongs at the Beach

Inside Beaches Turks and Caicos' quiet revolution in autism and sensory-inclusive family travel. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Beaches Resorts, Turks and Caicos The world was not designed with everyone in mind. For travelers who are living with intellectual and developmental difficulties, the world's most celebrated destinations have often felt less like invitations and more like tests they were never meant to pass. What I have learned throughout all of my travels is that the most...

Health + Wellness

Keeping Up With the Kids

ABC Pediatrics on spotting the signs, starting conversations, and ditching the stigma for good. Article by Jennifer Conforti | Photography by Provided Some things change every year in pediatric care. Vaccine schedules update, treatment protocols shift, new research reshapes old advice. But this year, one topic is rising above the rest, and it's not about the body. It's about the mind. "We're spending a lot of time in continuing education for mental health in youth," says Brenda Hayek, MSN...

Life + Culture

Real Words with Sam

A father, the son he learned to hear, and the book and audiobook between them. Article by J. Brad Britton | Photography by Provided My wife dragged me to yet another symposium, about yet another program that might help our son, Sam. For fifteen years we’d tried a lot of treatments, therapies, and programs, flying across the country and internationally, sparing no expense. What worked wonders for other families barely moved the needle for ours. At the symposium, she recognized a young man...

Food + Beverage

Sous Chefs Wanted!

Two hands-on recipes the whole family will love making together. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided Involving kids in dinner preparation helps build confidence, teaches valuable life skills, and encourages healthier eating habits. Children can wash vegetables, measure ingredients, stir mixtures, set the table, or help assemble simple recipes, depending on their age. Cooking together also creates opportunities for conversation, teamwork, and family bonding, making mealtime more...