By, Alexandra Tringali Avocados are quickly becoming a staple ingredient in American households. They’re loaded with vitamins and nutrients, and their creamy, yet mild flavor allows them to be the perfect addition to almost any recipe, whether it’s brownies, shakes, on toast, or even on their own, with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. However, … Continued
It takes just one cold or flu germ inside your home before the entire family could begin coughing, sneezing, and feeling miserable. There are simple ways to stop the spread of common germs at home. Try these tips and keep your family healthy. 1. Take off your shoes at the door. The soles of your … Continued
Low in calories and high in nutrition lentils are for sure a great lunch. They fill you up, are high in fiber and are also very inexpensive too! Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash, cubed • 2 cups brussels sprout, quartered • 1 red onion, cut into wedges • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 salt, … Continued
Did you know that quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat? It is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. It also contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains. Ingredients: • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed • 1 1⁄2 cup water, or vegetable broth • 1 1⁄4 … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki Society is always in a rush; to get to school, to get to work. We don’t have enough time in the morning to fully get ready, let alone prepare our breakfast. But as we know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kicks starts our metabolism and is linked … Continued
By: Mia Ingui Scenario: you have succeeded in keeping your New Year’s resolution of making healthier lifestyle choices and eating clean, healthy foods. That isn’t easy as is! But throw in a house full of kids committed to their own diets of sugar and salt, and it can be tough trying to run a healthy … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki Getting your child ready for back to school can be difficult no matter their age. School clothes, supplies and getting them back into a routine after a summer of sleeping in and play dates. This can be challenging for any child, but especially one with special needs. Specialists suggest a series of … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that is prevalent in 1 in 59 children in the United States. The term “spectrum” is utilized because of the wide scope of challenges each child could face. These conditions range from social skills and communication to behav- iors, reasoning and definitive strengths. In attempts … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki In today’s society it is encouraged to post your children all over social media. Family members and friends love being able watch your kids grow, since it happens so quickly. Parents post innocent pictures of their children playing in the park, bathing, laying on the beach and without thinking they hashtag something … Continued
It seems impossible now, but before my son was born, my knowledge of Down syndrome was limited to a few volunteer experiences in high school and the 1980s drama “Life Goes On.” Fast forward eight years, and it seems half of my friends are connected in some way to Down syndrome. Everywhere I go, I … Continued