“Sit up straight!” I’m sure you heard these words from your mom all the time while growing up. In my case, it was my grandmother who was the stickler for good posture when I was young. It may seem that things like proper posture went… read more
April Tisher
Nickel and Dime: Costs of Pregnancy That Can Add Up!
One of the first things to consider when you find out you are pregnant (if not before) is what costs you can expect to incur over the next nine months. There are the usual expenses we immediately think about when… read more
Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist
It may not seem important to think about your child’s first visit to the dentist when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact,… read more
Keep Your Child Busy by Making ‘Busy Bags’
Ever since the state went on lockdown and kiddos have been cooped up inside with nothing to do, it probably seems that it is near impossible to keep them preoccupied for even a minute. Maybe you have a conference call… read more
The Top 10 Things To Teach Your Children Before They Turn 10
Being a 10-year-old today is very different than it was when I was 10, but it is still important to teach children things that give them a sense of autonomy and maturity. After talking to some experts, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10… read more
Pay Attention! How to Improve Your Little One’s Attention Span
Children today are not how I remember children being when I was a kid. They are not the stuff sitcoms and Disney movies are made of either. They do real school work in kindergarten. They play competitive sports and learn… read more
What To Do When Your Kiddo Has Pinworms
“You’ll get worms!” Is this just something moms like to use as a scare tactic, or is it something to really be concerned about? My mom swears she used to buy sterilized sand for my sandbox when I was a… read more
Help Your Teen Raise Their Test Scores!
As entry into the nation’s top universities and colleges have become more and more competitive, students applying for those coveted positions have come out ready to earn their acceptance. Both grade point averages and average standardized test scores have steadily… read more
Learn More About The Sandy Hook Promise
On December 14, 2012, I had just dropped my two elementary- aged children off at school. The upcoming Christmas break, class parties, teachers’ gifts and childhood excitement was consuming my mind. Then, several states away, a 20-year-old man shot and… read more
Mobile Apps Parents Should Be Aware Of
This generation of parents are foraging new ground with technology. Most of us did not grow up with cell phones or tablets with Internet and a host of apps at our fingertips. The digital world changes so rapidly that even… read more