Maximizing the Benefits of Winter Vegetables

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By Brianna Siciliano The winter temperature seems to be continuously dropping and our bodies are looking for any source of warmth. After a long day of stress, we are all yearning to relax and enjoy a healthy, delicious, warm, home-cooked meal. Sometimes we look for the easy fix for our cravings; if we’re looking for … Continued

How Can I Help My Child Develop Healthy Self-Esteem?

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By Brianna Siciliano As children grow older, they become more and more observant. They listen to what other people around them––especially their peers––have to say. Kids pick up on all sorts of actions, beliefs, knowledge, and images, and unfortunately, sometimes these are not positive. How children feel about themselves can depend on many factors, including … Continued

Management and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Children and Adolescents

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Managing chronic fatigue syndrome can be as complex as the illness itself. Options for treating and managing CFS may include treating the most disruptive symptoms such as fatigue due to sleep problems, pain, and lightheadedness. CFS symptoms can vary over time and may require periodic re-evaluation. Primary care providers can develop effective treatment plans based … Continued

When Your Child Studders

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  Experts agree that most children who stutter benefit from taking time to speak at a rate that promotes fluency. These guidelines represent a number of ways that adults around that child can help promote the child’s fluency.   1. Reduce the pace. Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently. Wait a … Continued

Why Do Children Lie?

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  Children might lie because they: Are not old enough to understand the difference between truth and untruth, and right or wrong. Fear of punishment or fear of losing their parents’ affection. Have low self-esteem and wanting to make themselves to sound better. Want to impress their friends and to fit in with the group. … Continued

THE BUYER’S SIDE OF A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION

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By John Bazzurro   The first step in a New Jersey residential real estate transaction is the signing of the contract.  When a realtor is involved, a buyer may sign the contract prepared by the realtor and then immediately have it sent to their attorney for review.  Both attorneys will then discuss the terms of … Continued

Local Englishtown Teen Crowned Miss Teen New Jersey USA 2017

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By Pam Teel   16-year-old Briahna Reinstein lives in Englishtown. A junior at Manalapan High School, Briahna was crowned as Miss New Jersey Teen USA for 2017. She will go on to represent New Jersey at Miss Teen USA.   Briahna has a busy schedule and many leadership roles both academically and in extracurricular activities. … Continued

Did You Know…Inauguration Day

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By Pam Teel Did you know that Inauguration Day takes place January 20th following a presidential election? The term of a president commences at noon that day when the Chief Justice administers the oath to the President. If January 20th happens to fall on a Sunday, the Chief Justice will still administer the oath to … Continued

Somerville, NJ A Big Town with a Big Heart for its Community

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  By Pam Teel Somerville, a borough in Somerset County, holds a lot of historic value.  It was first settled in Colonial times by the Dutch, who purchased the land from English proprietors. The name Somerville was taken from the Somerville family, which consisted of four brothers originally from Castlehaven, County Cork, Ireland in the … Continued

Local Freehold Dance Gallery  In 2016 Finale of TV Show Dance Moms

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  By Pam Teel Members of the Gallery of Dance in Freehold, NJ, were so excited to have participated in the 2016 season Finale of Dance Moms, the American Reality TV Series that debuted on the Lifetime channel in 2011. The show follows the training and careers of children in dance and show business under … Continued