Six tips from doctors to keep your kids safe at summer camp

StatePoint • May 22, 2026

As you get ready to send kids to summer camp, the American Medical Association is encouraging you to follow these tips to make sure your child is prepared for a safe and healthy experience.

The new rule of summer yard care: Let the dogs out

StatePoint • May 22, 2026

May is not only prime lawn and gardening time, it’s also National Pet Month — the perfect time to celebrate your furry friends and get them back outside to play. A great backyard is more than a place for shade and fun; it’s a sanctuary that should offer total peace of mind for the whole family, which includes your pets, too.

Money study reveals consumers are redefining the American Dream

StatePoint, Sponsored Advertising Content • April 20, 2026

A new study exploring the relationship between Americans and their money, reveals how emerging technologies and shifting attitudes are changing money habits.

Five ways to shrink your cat’s carbon paw print this Earth Day

StatePoint • April 20, 2026

From the food in their bowl to the litter in their box, cats leave a measurable mark on the planet. The good news is that a few small, practical changes can add up to something meaningful — without requiring a lifestyle overhaul or a bigger budget.

Supporting the troops this National Day of the Deployed

StatePoint • October 7, 2025

National Day of the Deployed, Oct. 26, 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 nationwide was observing this day.

The ultimate decor guide to transform a dorm room

StatePoint • August 22, 2024

When looking at the drab walls and bare windows of a college dorm room, there’s no need for students to feel “blah.” Instead, dorm dwellers should embrace their new space as a blank canvas that’s ready to be transformed.

Rack Room Shoes has advice for back-to-school trends

StatePoint • August 22, 2024

With the first day of school just around the corner, it’s important for students to arrive with confidence in footwear that meets their style and function needs.

Create lasting summer memories with these kid-friendly activity ideas

StatePoint • August 1, 2024

Mother’s Cookies “Stop and Taste the Frosting” Tour offers families access to a treasure trove of activities that will keep kids using their imagination this summer.

How to support early readers at home

StatePoint • March 16, 2024

Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic. The good news? Learning...

Understanding your options when you can’t pay your mortgage

StatePoint • February 23, 2024

If financial hardship has put you at risk of missing a mortgage payment, you should familiarize yourself with the relief options available to you and be prepared to act quickly.

How to prep the night before the SAT or ACT exam

StatePoint • February 10, 2024

Taking the SAT or ACT exam is the culmination of months of test-specific preparation, and in truth, years of schooling. While knowing that can feel like a lot of pressure, there are steps you can take the night before the exam to calm your nerves and enter the testing site with confidence.

How to build a healthy money mindset for a stable financial future

StatePoint • January 27, 2024

Building and managing your wealth is a lifelong process that can have major implications for you, your children and other beneficiaries. While your path to building wealth should be tailored to your circumstances, this three-pronged approach from Freddie Mac can help you plan for a stable financial future.