Thinking of Moving Closer to Your Grandkids?

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If you’re thinking of relocating to be closer to the grandkids, you’re not alone. These days, families are more geographically separate than ever before and it’s not unusual for adult children to settle a significant distance away from their parents. It’s natural to want to live closer to your grandchildren, but there are a few … Continued

Dog Separation Anxiety 101

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By, Feldun Woelfen It is good to have a dog that is close to you and a faithful companion. However, it can become a problem when the dog cannot stand to be apart from its owner. Some dogs experience varying degrees of behavioral changes when their owners are not around. Fortunately, this does not happen … Continued

Did you Know?

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Did you know that there are more than 3,500 species of mosquitoes and that only the female mosquitoes bite? By, Pam Teel Both male and female feed mainly on fruit and nectar plants, but the female also needs the protein in blood to help her eggs develop. Once she has had her fill of blood, … Continued

Alzheimer’s Awareness

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By, Lauren Kolacki Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive disease that results in memory loss and other cognitive abilities that interfere with everyday life. In early stages, it is noticed that an individual will have trouble remembering newly acquired information. As the disease worsens, more difficulties present themselves as … Continued

ANNUAL KID’S WISH’N TO GO FISH’N VETERANS & KIDS MAKING SMILES

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By, Pam Teel Just recently, sixty-four special needs youngsters and their families enjoyed perfect weather fishing the Second Annual “Kids Wish’n to go Fish’n” (KWTGF) Fun Day located at Lake Julianna on the Ponderosa Estate Farm, Millstone Township, New Jersey. The children arrived at Lake Julianna and when they registered they received fishing instructions, tee … Continued

Student of the Month

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By, Pam Teel Seven year-old Ares Ahuja is in the second grade at the Millstone Primary School. Ares’ favorite subject in school is math but he loves recess too where he gets to run around and play with his friends. Ares is a great student and works hard to get the best grades. His favorite … Continued

Millstone’s Troop 116

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Welcomes New Eagle Scouts By, Pam Teel Five township youths have completed their requirement for Eagle Scouts. They were all examined by the Eagle Scouts Board of Review and were found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, November 24, th at 11:00am in … Continued

Amazon Echo for Parenting

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By Lauren Kolacki Technology advancements have changed the way the world operates. Some nostalgic adults fear their take over, while others have decided to take them for all they are worth. If there is an opportunity to decrease the amount of effort that is required every day, even the slightest bit, shouldn’t we take advantage? … Continued

How to Talk to Your Teen About Depression and Suicide

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By Ankur Desai, MD The Internet shows like “13 Reasons Why” and celebrity deaths like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have pushed the topic of suicide to the forefront for many Americans, but especially for teens. Death by suicide is on the rise and this appears to be closely correlated to the increase in depression … Continued

When Your Child Steals

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By Lauren Kolacki Every decision we make as a parent contributes to the person our children will subsequently become. When I was two years old, I pocketed a paint brush while my mom was picking out paint for our new house. When she realized, she immediately brought me back to the store as she urged … Continued