“If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.” Abigail Van Buren, better known as renowned advice columnist Dear Abby, penned those words in one of her legendary columns. Popular Science reports… read more
We can get some pretty chilly days as we move into the winter season. When it’s too cold to enjoy the outdoors, head inside for some fun activities that will keep you active this winter! Some of these may require… read more
Back in 1985, gas cost about $1.21 on average per gallon, a car would run about $8000 and you could procure a movie ticket for about $3.55, according to AARP. Now over 30 years later, we know that those costs… read more
If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level. Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for… read more
When Jenny Hill was pregnant with her first daughter 12 years ago, she toured the prospective hospital where she would give birth and began to have doubts on what she wanted from her delivery experience. The setting felt too clinical… read more
When local mom and hairstylist Tonya Cowart’s oldest son Michael was three years old, out of the blue she noticed he began sucking on his fingers. His preschool teacher told Tonya that he had been doing it all day, and… read more
Parents who are considering a first activity for their children should strongly think about starting with a musical instrument. Not only is it fun to make music, but science has shown that even small amounts of music education could produce… read more
When you become pregnant, changes in your body are inevitable. One of the first that many women notice is the subsequent changes to your breasts soon into your pregnancy. Women may notice that their nipples become tender and their breasts… read more
The first year of a baby’s life comes along with many challenges, and one of the most common is skin conditions that may pop up. Rashes are often associated with diapers, but they can also come in many forms all over… read more
Back to school means important milestones, and none may be more significant than the first day of kindergarten! While that day may be full of excitement and maybe tears, a lot goes into making sure your child is ready for… read more
