By Pam Teel Are you a wine connoisseur? Have you ever thought about making your own wine from the beginning process of crushing the grapes through the barreling and aging process? Then you should check out The Wine Room at 227, Route 33 in Manalapan, where owner Pat Campisi will guide you through the process … Continued
It seems every time you turn on the news, there is another freakish accident involving youth playing sports. In many cases, these accidents go beyond sprains and broken bones; some of the injuries are life threatening. There are some contact sports that you would expect injuries as a result. Football, hockey, lacrosse and other team … Continued
If parents begin teaching manners when their children are toddlers, by the time the kids are in kindergarten they will have mastered the basics. The following is a list of table manners that your child should have a good grasp of by age six. • Wash their hands and face before sitting down to the … Continued
Some visual conditions cannot be treated adequately with eyeglasses or contact lenses and are best resolved through a program of vision therapy. Treatment includes non-invasive procedures designed to enhance the brain’s ability to control: • eye alignment • eye teaming • visual focusing abilities • eye tracking movements • visual processing • visual perception Visual-motor … Continued
By Susan Heckler Every few years, new dining trends evolve; the latest being farm-to-table restaurants. We all understand fresh is best, especially if you know the source. Why not take this attitude one step further into our homes and our schools? Two legislative bills have just been passed and await our Governor’s signature. Assembly bill … Continued
By Susan Heckler Being a parent can be an endless challenge. We need to balance being a loving guardian and yet instill morals, ethics and values in our children, all the while keeping them out of harm’s way. As if that isn’t hard enough, we also need to take into account how our children perceive … Continued
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious illness in which a person is preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose. A person with BDD tends to have cosmetic surgery, and even if the surgery is successful, does not think it was and is unhappy with the outcome. Symptoms … Continued
Snoring may be common but it is not normal. Snoring can be a red flag for sleep apnea. It is one of the symptoms along with shortness of breath that arouses you from sleep, sporadic pauses in your breathing during sleep, and disproportionate daytime drowsiness. If you have any of these signs, you need to … Continued
By Susan Heckler It is always interesting how one person can alter the path and change the life of another. Mark Caravaglio has been learning and instructing self-defense and martial arts for 34 years. At first it was an interest for him, and then it became his passion. This retired stock broker took the passion … Continued
By Susan Heckler Bullying comes in several forms; it can be physical violence, verbal, or emotional abuse. Sometimes it includes all. Verbal and emotional abuse can include name calling, continual fault-finding, never giving praise or not even granting one’s existence. Does anyone in your home feel threatened with physical harm if their behavior is not … Continued