By Susan Heckler What do we mean by screen time? Screens are everywhere. The television… the smart phone… the iPad… the tablet…video games. Unstructured playtime is more valuable for a child’s developing brain than electronic media, even the educational type. Unfortunately, this generation of parents uses the tablets and smartphones the way their parents did … Continued
We’re back with another edition of Inside Gunther Publications! You may have read a great issue of the Family Times while looking for exciting new events to take the kids, or read an interesting health article written by a medical professional in The Greater Princeton Area Ask the Doctor. If these sound familiar to you, … Continued
By: Susan Heckler I recently put a note in The Millstone Times asking for candidates for our Let Me Shake Your Hand column. This column honors those who live or work in our sending area that really goes above and beyond to help and be a good person. Interestingly enough, I got an overwhelming response…for … Continued
By Susan Heckler Every child is an individual, the below is a guideline which may need some customizing based on your child’s wants, needs, and abilities. Grade-by-Grade at a Glance Kindergarten should be simple and free — one or two after-school activities a week are more than enough. A great choice may involve their creative and/or … Continued
We’re back with another edition of Inside Gunther Publications! You may have read a great issue of the Family Times while looking for exciting new events to take the kids, or read an interesting health article written by a medical professional in Princeton’s Ask the Doctor. If these sound familiar to you, then you already … Continued
By: Alexandra Tringali There’s nothing better in the summer than a fresh, juicy watermelon; it makes for a great picnic snack or post-barbeque dessert. In addition to being incredibly refreshing and delicious, the watermelon is full of nutrients that benefit your whole body, like your immune system, brain, and heart. Whether you prefer red or yellow, … Continued
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
By: Krusha Vaiyda 1. ASPIRIN Keep flaking in check by crushing two aspirins to a fine powder and adding it to the normal amount of shampoo you use each time you wash your hair. Leave the mixture on your hair for 1-2 minutes, then rinse well and wash again with plain shampoo. 2. TEA TREE … Continued
You may have read a great issue of The Family Times while looking for exciting new events to take the kids, or read an interesting health article written by a medical professional in Princeton’s Ask the Doctor. If these publications sound familiar to you, then you already know a bit about Gunther Publications! With four … Continued
By Aleena McIlvaine Instead of throwing your hair in a bun or putting on an ever popular “dad hat” when you’re having a bad hair day, simply spritz a bit of dry shampoo throughout your roots, give it a little tousle, and be on with the rest of your day feeling confident. When it comes … Continued