By Lauren Kolacki Have a consistent bedtime routine. This can include going into their room, shutting the blinds and lights, rocking in the rocking chair, etc. Your baby will quickly come to love the consistency and predictability. **Try to avoid feeding before sleep, so the baby does not come to correlate the two. … Continued
How often have your heard your son or daughter complain about how much “stress” they have? Perhaps you’ve made suggestions about how to “manage” or “reduce” their stress. These kinds of conversations may include an unspoken assumption that stress is something negative that we should aim to eliminate; however, new research suggests that changing our beliefs about … Continued
By Pam Teel Do you have a family member you just can’t deal with and you just don’t know how to handle the things he/she says and does? Well, there is hope. Knowing how to approach a difficult family member, what to say and what to do, can help you finally stop dreading every interaction … Continued
By Pam Teel Whether you’re celebrating indoors or in the backyard, with pin the tail on the donkey or an entire petting zoo, this timeline will make for a very happy birthday with all the bases covered. Make sure you preplan it weeks ahead! Discuss with your child what kind of party he or she … Continued
Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving and is ready in less than 5 minutes. INGREDIENTS: 1⁄2 cup fat-free frozen yogurt 1 tablespoon blueberry jam (Blueberry Jam) 1 tablespoon fat-free caramel topping 2 tablespoons light or fat-free whipped topping 1⁄2 tablespoon chopped nuts DIRECTIONS: Place … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki The more we understand our anxiety and can name what emotions are causing it at any given moment, the more capable we will be to help our Self. While education on anxiety doesn’t make it go away, it does make it less scary and more predictable. We all know anxiety is uncomfortable. And … Continued
By: Nicole Iuzzolino 2018 has finally come, which means it is time to purge of anything old and unwanted. Every new year is always a great time to get rid of anything that you just do not wear any longer. It is time to get rid of the old and fill your closet with the … Continued
The most important tip for assessing your baby’s health is remaining calm. Be on the lookout for: • Clean diapers. If your baby isn’t having bowel movement every 24 hours, there might be a larger issue. Your infant also should have at least six wet diapers every 24 hours. • Nose bleeds • Red skin … Continued
By Susan Heckler Virtual reality is a computer technology which uses specifically designed headsets and/or environments projected through multi-media to generate realistic images, sounds and other sensations that simulate a user’s physical presence in a virtual or imaginary environment. You have seen this in the gaming industry for years and it has been a huge … Continued
By Pam Teel Stuck home in a snowstorm? Too cold to go outside? Now is the time to catch up on all the top TV series and Netflix originals that you never had time to keep up with. In the era of streaming television, no single platform has offered an easier way to watch your … Continued