CBD has blown up worldwide, and in the U.S., we’re catching up. While the U.S. government’s position on CBD is confusing, it seems there’s clarity coming down the pipeline. In 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex, the first-ever cannabis-derived medicine (a CBD oral solution) for children with epilepsy syndromes. And studies and clinical trials are well underway. “We need more research, but CBD may prove to be an option for managing anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain,” writes Peter Grinspoon, MD and contributor for Harvard Health Publishing.

Alleviates Depression & Anxiety

Kids behave how they see their parents act. So it’s crucial that tough dads (and moms) model a healthy lifestyle by example. That means pounding pavement at 5 a.m. to squeeze workouts before the sun (or the littles) rise. Then, weaving those values into the family flow by encouraging kids away from video games and into the outdoors. (The younger, the better.)

Reduces Pain

Alleviates Depression & Anxiety

CBD is a naturally occurring compound found in all variations of the cannabis plant. It’s one of the most well-known cannabinoids, alongside THC—the compound in marijuana which gets you high. But unlike THC, CBD isn’t intoxicating. (Repeat, CBD does not get you high.) A World Health Organization report confirms, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential… to date, there is no evidence of public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.”.