BY REBECCA SANTANA Between the candy canes and peppermint mochas, it is easy to forget that peppermint is more than just a holiday treat. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), using mint in medicine dates… read more
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6 Family-Friendly Cars
Buying a family-friendly car can be daunting — there are just so many different types of vehicles to choose from these days. When choosing a car, you need to determine what the most important features are for your family. Do… read more
Insurance for Life
If life has taught us anything, it is that it can be uncontrollable and unpredictable. That is why it is important that as parents you prepare for any and every possible outcome, even an untimely death. One way to do… read more
Early Detection: The early signs of autism
By Elayza Gonzalez When it comes to autism, the earlier parents are able to detect it, the better the outcome for the child. According to Autism Speaks, early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can help… read more
Give a Little Lip With These 6 Lip Treatments
Are your lips feeling dry and chapped? Are you looking to give them a little boost? With these lip treatments, you will be ready to pucker up in no time! Â Wunder2 Wunderkiss Satin Lip Oil $15.95, Wunder2.com Nourish dry… read more
A Hometown Hero
By Danielle Spano | Photo Courtesy of James Coats What do you do when you spent much of your childhood in the hospital, had a rough family life, were voted least likely to succeed, and even lost the roof over… read more
Ending the Silence and Stigma: How to recognize signs leading to teen suicide
When 32-year-old Kimberley* looked back on her life, she realized that as early as 14, she was suffering from bouts of depression. Even in middle school, she experienced low self-esteem, which would lead her to binge or restrict food because… read more
Sharing is Caring: Teaching your children how to share
By Christy Piña Sharing is one of the most crucial lesson children learn early in their lives. While certain lessons can be taught as children continue to grow up, sharing is something that should be taught sooner than later. Sharing… read more
Chiropractic Care … For Infants? How chiropractic care can benefit newborns
By Jennifer Jensen When their baby is unhappy or in pain, it seems as though parents will try anything to make their little one feel better. One remedy that might help, and one that many parents may not have considered,… read more
Featured Teacher: Martha Dolan
Photo Courtesy of Martha Dolan At what school do you currently work? I work at the Millhopper Montessori School. This will be eighth year at the school. What grade/age do you teach? I teach preschool and the students are 3–5… read more