My mom went back to school to get her RN degree when I was a child, so I remember us both at the kitchen table studying. The slow cooker was her best friend and her study groups came over to… read more
April Tisher
Bug Off! Finding the Right Insect Repellent for Your Family
In Florida, we don’t ever have a season that is truly bug free, however, we do have times that are buggier than others. Mosquitoes and ticks are the most popular annoyances, but we are also home to flies, ants, bees… read more
Talk to Me: How To Get Your Teens to Open Up
Remember when they were little and they wouldn’t stop talking? Or maybe you still have one of those non-stop chatters. For many children, the older they get the less they begin to share with their parents about their day; this… read more
Learn the Importance of Teen Curfews
When I was a teenager, I was certain I was the ONLY one who had a curfew. This wasn’t true of course, but my parents were stricter than others. I was immune to trying to get around this by spending… read more
Help Me Help You: Teaching Your Children to Self-Advocate
We are all unique in one way or another, from our preferences and dislikes to allergies and other medical conditions. As adults, we do not think twice to ask for non-fat milk in our coffee. We learn to speak up… read more
How Do You Deal With The ‘Give Me’ Holiday Requests?
It is easy to say that we won’t get caught up in the craziness of the holidays and give in to the classic "I want" and “give me” holiday requests. Then, before we know it, that time of year is… read more
Try These Natural Remedies for Illnesses
Is it a cold, the flu or just allergies? It can be hard to tell this time of year living in Gainesville. The kids are bringing germs home from school, we are spending a lot of time outdoors and cold… read more
Learn the Dangers of Too Much Sugar
It’s an easy trap to fall into. Candy as treats when potty training, going out for ice cream as a reward for good grades, hot chocolate after school on cold days. Sugary foods are quick and easy to utilize when… read more
College Applications: What Does Your Student REALLY Need to Apply?
Ok, the truth is it’s been roughly 25 years since I last sent in a college application to my local university. I remember submitting a copy of my transcripts, SAT score, a check for $50 and mailing it in. Yes,… read more
Guess What I Heard? How to Quell Gossip in Children
Remember the telephone game? The one often played in groups as an ice breaker where one person whispers something in the ear of the person next to them and then that persons whispers it in the ear of the person… read more
