The Steps To Getting Quality Sleep Every Night
A good night's sleep can give you more to smile about than just feeling refreshed. It helps improve brain health — sleep well and you remember better, think clearer,...
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Allergies and Their Connection To Your Skincare
Starling Skincare was built on the concept of offering allergen-free skincare to people who struggle to find clean brands that are committed to eliminating potential allergens from their ingredients list...
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Smell Good + Do Good
Breast cancer affects almost every one of us in some way. The statistics are sobering: About one in eight women in the US will develop breast cancer at some point...
Q&A: Kid's Deodorant
Q. Why would a kid need deodorant? A. We get asked this all the time! The reason is that puberty doesn't arrive at the same time for every child...
Staff Picks: What We Use and Why
We asked the Starling team which products they can't get enough of — what they stash in their desk so they can use all the time — and why. Take...
Tips For Prioritizing as a Busy Parent
All parents come to understand the same thing: Their work never ends. I was reminded of this again when my son's school recently re-opened with in-person classes for the first...
Coronavirus: How Adults Can Help Children Navigate Anxiety
Children of all ages are experiencing stress through this crisis. Here's how to help.
Parenting In The Age Of COVID-19
Written by Brian Green. Husband of Jennifer, our VP (goddess) of Marketing. Hey dad, can I go with Cayla to the beach if she and I wear masks?Parenting in the...
School Safety In The Covid-19 Era
Let's face it, this virus is sticking around longer than we thought it would. A big question parents have right now is how can students safely return to school during...
Know Your Skin
I have long suffered from sensitive-skin problems. When I was a teenager, I had severe eczema; when I was 16, I developed cystic acne (after recovering from the chicken pox),...
Consider Your Self Care Needs – Daily
I'm not proud to admit that once in a while — when everything is ultra-busy — my own form of self-care is something as small as remembering to apply body...
Raising Self-Reliant Kids In The Age Of Helicopter Parenting
By now we are all familiar with the term helicopter parent, which entered Merriam-Webster’s dictionary back in 2011. It’s a great metaphor for parents who are overly involved in their...
Glow Like A French Girl
As you may or may not know, today is Bastille Day, a national holiday in France that commemorates the storming of the Bastille (a state prison) on July 14, 1789. The...
Sunny Days: The Extra-Sensitive Skin Version
We all want summer skin that glows. But we all know the risks of sunbathing, too. What to do when sunscreen protects you from harmful rays but causes angry, irritated,...
Fresh Kids: How Do Video Games Impact Kids' Well-Being and Development?
For decades now, video games and kids have gone together like bacon and eggs. When I was growing up, it was Sonic the Hedgehog and Hockey Pong; now it’s Fortnite...
Fresh Kids: Puberty – Already????
Welcome to the first edition of Fresh Kids! Twice a month — starting today — we will write about what it means to be a parent (or child) in these...
Adult Acne Is On The Rise
Growing up, my family shared meals, stories and jokes. Another thing we had in common wasn't as fun: Acne. My sisters, my mom, and I were all plagued with cystic...