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Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, children and teens continue to face what federal agencies identified as a “national youth mental health crisis.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressed the situation in a letter signed by six HHS agencies, encouraging states to take action and re-allocate federal funding in an effort to prioritize children’s mental health. No additional financial support will be provided on a federal level, though the memo proposes ways states can expand on their mental health services, highlighting the importance of methodically approving grants, Medicaid state plans, waives and other resources towards programs supporting children in need....

The latest addition to the Barbie Inspiring Women line has us cheering. Available today, the Helen Keller Inspiring Woman Barbie is yet another impressive move forward for the doll brand also known known for impossible hourglass figures and opulent dream houses. The Helen Keller Barbie was created in collaboration with the National Federation for the Blind, a membership and advocacy organization for blind Americans. The doll and her accessories were painstakingly recreated not only to be true to Keller’s time period but to also make her more accessible for blind people....

Once upon a time, John Travolta attended a 1985 gala held by then-president Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan at the White House. On this dazzling night full of glamour and high profile attendees, Travolta got the opportunity to dance with Princess Diana in front of a crowd. As anyone in his shoes would, the Grease star made an effort to lock in every small detail of what he described as a “magical moment” into his mind....

After the verdict was read in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, we discussed why the outcome wasn’t a win for anyone. The complicated case, filled with alleged domestic violence, addiction, and mental health issues, grew into a fierce anti-Amber Heard campaign on social media, and many celebrities appeared to be cheering on Depp’s victory when the verdict came out. Now that new details about the inner workings of the former couple’s marriage have been revealed in 6,000 pages of court documents, there are a few Depp celebrity supporters who might be changing their tune....

Leave it to Kim Kardashian to drop the chicest gifts for little ones this holiday season. Skims, the Keeping Up star’s cozy loungewear brand, just dropped its first-ever kids and teen collection so you can now have the coziest mommy-and-me matching moment at home (okay, your teens are probably not down for this part). And Skims didn’t stop there. The brand also expanded its Cozy adult collection so you can treat yourself too....

From Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, Larry King interviewed so many iconic figures throughout his career — and became an icon himself along the way. While King sadly passed away on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the age of 87 — weeks after the world learned about his hospitalization for COVID-19 — his journalistic efforts and immense interviewing talents will surely not be forgotten. Now, his surviving sons Chance, 21, Cannon, 20, and Larry Jr....

Not enough people talk about the importance of being comfortable in your body postpartum, so we’re happy to see Dancing With the Stars pro Lindsay Arnold Cusick doing her part to share a glimpse of what she feels like a week after giving birth to baby girl Sage. “I seriously underestimated how important a good nursing bra is,” Arnold Cusick wrote on her Instagram Stories, showing off bra-and-leggings ensemble from Kindred Bravely....

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are doing the work behind the scenes to make their future marriage a success. That means making sure they are taking care of their mental health, both individually and as a couple. It was something that became crucial to them as MGK’s ongoing battle with depression led to a suicide attempt in July 2020 shortly after his father passed away. Fox revealed to Entertainment Tonight that they’ve “done every form of therapy that exists” and admitted that it’s “really difficult” to discuss certain topics, but she does see the benefits....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Cameron Diaz loves a minimalist makeup look. That’s why it comes as no surprise her beauty routine is extremely simple. Diaz recently revealed she only uses two makeup products. And if you’re a huge fan, you know Diaz loves a bold red lip for the red carpet. In a July 2022 interview with The Strategist on things she can’t live without, Diaz said she particularly loves the Merit Signature Lip....

Teachers are such heroes. We have all rediscovered that this year, and we’re really appreciating it even more after someone shared the phone call between a third-grade teacher and a parent who objected to the way she taught students about the electoral college results of the 2020 presidential election. While the mom lectures her about the fact that certain camps won’t accept the current vote count, the teacher responds with nothing but angelic patience and courtesy....

With our weekends quickly filling up with camping trips and other outdoor getaways this summer, we’re naturally already scouring some of our favorite stores for great camping accessory deals. And Nordstrom is chockfull of chic summer camping accessories. No, really! Nordstrom is much more than your go-to store for gorgeous outdoor dining sets and majorly discounted Kate Spade purses and wallets. It’s also a great place to find chic beach towels and other outdoor accessories....

It’s so sweet to see that in the wake of losing her dad, Paul Walker, almost eight years ago in a car crash, Meadow Walker has found a father figure in her father’s former Fast & Furious co-star, Vin Diesel. The 22-year-old model shared a beautiful black-and-white photo of her, Diesel and his 13-year-old daughter Hania “Similce” Sinclair. Meadow has her arms wrapped around the action star as they all look off wistfully into the distance....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We know you love your pets. They’re important members of your family! But they can also leave some messes here and there. One of the trickiest cleanups you’ve probably encountered is getting all of that cat and dog fur off of your furniture. Right when you think you’ve removed every last hair, you walk outside with black pants and realize your good job wasn’t as good as you thought....

It looks like another Christmas will pass without Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joining Queen Elizabeth at Sandringham. While it is understandable that the long journey (and likely negative U.K. press) makes it a tough time of year to make the trip, it does come on the heels of Prince Philip’s death in April, which might make this holiday a difficult one for everyone in the palace. A royal source told Page Six that planning a royal holiday involves a lot of “logistics,” so “they would have communicated it to their family by now” if they were flying overseas to celebrate....

Nearly one year after taking a step back from their duties as senior members of the royal family, it seems like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have settled into their new lives in Montecito, California, with their two young children, Archie, 2, and Lilibet, 5 months. The couple has been busy building an empire of their own, all while utilizing their platforms to advocate for causes such as paid parental leave and vaccine equity....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. With the feud between Prince William and Prince Harry seemingly widening in the weeks after Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, royal insiders are starting to speculate what can be done to either temper the situation or bring the brothers back together. Well, there is one royal expert who is going rogue from the rest of the U....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. “I have slowly been buying all the LilyAna products as they go on lightning deals and this was the first one I tried,” Another wrote. “I love it. Seriously it’s so nice feeling and between the vitamin C serum and my derma roller, when I actually use them regularly, my skin looks the best it has in a long time....

Actress, author, and comedian Tiffany Haddish has been pretty vocal about her plans to adopt a child. When she initially shared the news in 2020, she also spoke about the life-changing decision with her boyfriend, rapper Common, on his podcast Mind Power Mixtape. While she joked about wanting to adopt an older child because they’re more self-sufficient, and “know how to use the bathroom…and tell you when they’re hungry,” it’s pretty clear that Haddish’s adoption journey is so intentional, thoughtful, and is also making progress to the final steps....

They’ve been together nearly 40 years, so why Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham never married has been the subject of countless headlines. Well, the mystery is no more — in a revealing new interview, Winfrey finally revealed why she accepted Graham’s proposal in 1993 but never made it down the aisle with her longtime love. And more to the point, why that’s one trip they probably won’t ever take. Where better to release this long-awaiting revelation than her own magazine, right?...

Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco traveled the world together and came home not only with a committed relationship, but a pretty spectacular baby name as well. The couple welcomed a baby girl on February 15, and the NCIS star made their daughter’s name a part of their story. Valderrama and fiancée Amanda Pacheco have named their baby girl Nakama Oceana Valderrama. “The name was exciting to figure out because, you know, everyone is gonna have an opinion,” Valderrama told People magazine....