Camp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while most people easily conjure up images of campfires and canoes, there is a lot more to the camp experience. Here … Continued
By Susan Heckler All choices in life have consequences, at every age. By definition, what exactly is a consequence? According to our friend Merriam-Webster, the definition of consequence is: 1: a conclusion derived through logic 2: something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions 3 a: … Continued
By Nicole Iuzzolino Technology is taking the world by storm. While technology is a tool to learn and experiment with, it is also great for entertainment purposes. Nowadays, every child possesses an iPad or tablet, and use the games to keep them occupied all day long. While these games and other apps are quite entertaining … Continued
By Mia Ingui Want healthy, shiny, luxurious hair? The first step lies in your diet! There are certain foods that are high in the nutrients beneficial for your hair’s health. Here are top 10! Salmon: Salmon is high in omega-3’s which your body doesn’t naturally create. This makes your hair shiny and full. Greek yogurt: … Continued
By Nicole Iuzzolino Transformations in Hollywood are the norm. Every day, someone is dyeing their hair, getting it cut, and basically turning into a new person. While everyone is changing their do ́s left and right, there a few style icons who stole the show. The first icon … Continued
By Susan Heckler If motherhood is on your mind, the sooner you prep your body for growing a healthy baby-to-be, the better! There are actually foods you can add to your diet that may make conception easier. There are many possible reasons for infertility, and then there are the unexplained issues. Researchers from the Harvard School … Continued
Senility in dogs also known as CCD (Canine Cognitive Dysfunction) is real. Pet owners have long been frustrated by age related behavioral changes in their older dogs. These include— house training problems, memory loss, confusion, staring, wandering, getting stuck in corners, sleep disorders, restlessness, barking, separation anxiety, etc. These changes are not always “normal aging” … Continued
All children are oppositional from time to time, particularly when tired, hungry, stressed or upset. They may argue, talk back, disobey, and defy parents, teachers, and other adults. Oppositional behavior is often a normal part of development for two to three year olds and early adolescents. However, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious … Continued
By Gabriella Mancuso The Magicians Boy by Susan Cooper-A young boy who works for a magician is transported into a mystical land filled with fairytales. Ages 8-12 Beans on the Roof by Betsy Byers- Unable to enjoy he roof of his apartment building George Bean joins a poetry contest competing against his sister Anna, so … Continued