We've had a long standing tradition in my family to give to kids in need every holiday season. My husband and I started buying toys to toss into the Toys For Tots box when we were dating and passed the tradition onto our daughters once they were born. It's a great feeling to … [Read more...] about The best cure for chaos: helping kids in need
Raising Healthy Kids
Avoiding the burn of summer heat waves
Talking hitting the ground running on the first couple days of Summer! Instead of our typical slow slide into the uber high temperatures of July, we're starting off the first few days of summer with an official heat wave - the type that creates the official heat advisories, the … [Read more...] about Avoiding the burn of summer heat waves
Don’t Forget Fun and Free Time This Summer For Your Kids
A couple years ago, I watched a fantastic episode of Chronicle HD just around the time school was getting out for the summer. During that show, the host, Ted Reinstein, concluded with a particularly witty and poignant on air column: "Let Summer Be Summer". The entire show was … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Fun and Free Time This Summer For Your Kids
Summer Vacation Tool Box
It's summer vacation! Whether staying close to home or traveling to some exotic destination, the sunny, warm weather will beckon us all outside to take part in a multitude of activities from sight seeing to sports. Before you head out on your next adventure, though, consider … [Read more...] about Summer Vacation Tool Box
Bug Of The Month: Lyme Disease
Technical Names: Lyme Disease Lyme Map: Lyme has a definite geographic distribution. According to the CDC you'll find Lyme in these three areas: Northeast: Massachusetts to Maryland. North-central states: especially Wisconsin and Minnesota. West Coast: especially … [Read more...] about Bug Of The Month: Lyme Disease