As parents, our first instinct is to protect our children – to keep them safe, secure, and shielded from harm. Yet right now, ICE is terrifying our kids, forcing them to see fear and chaos unfold right before their eyes.

As the government shutdown continues, millions of families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are facing another wave of uncertainty. This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will partially fund November SNAP benefits using $4.65 billion in emergency funds — but that amount covers only about 50% of what is typically needed to fund SNAP each month.

Life moves fast — school, work, sports, dinner, bedtime. Sometimes it feels like there’s barely time to breathe, let alone sit down and reflect. That’s where a family journal comes in.