The Benefits of an Ancient Chinese Remedy By Pam Teel Angelica Sinensis, a type of herb, also known as Dong Quai, is a female ginseng belonging to the Apiaceae family of plants, which includes parsley, carrots, celery, and coriander. It thrives in cooler temperatures and is typically found in the mountainous regions of China, Japan, … Continued

When we think of bullying, many times we think of adolescents in middle school and high school. These “Mean Girls” or bullies make life impossible for the victim. There is another demographic that we need to bring attention to in this day and age which it may come to a surprise to you. Bullying is … Continued

When thinking of the month of July, one holiday comes to mind mighty quick, and that most likely is the Fourth of July. However, there is a holiday that is often overlooked and one that should be more celebrated. This holiday is National Parents Day, which is a holiday that truly deserves more than one … Continued

Two of the Grants Complete the “MTFEE Creativity & Collaboration Room” Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) awarded five grants, totaling $36,629.96, to Millstone Township Schools. All grants will be implemented in the fall. MTFEE is a non-profit organization devoted to funding grants for items that nurture extraordinary educational experiences for every student in … Continued

By Max Druckman School is out and summer is in! It’s that special time for pool parties, beach relaxation, and of course sizzling hot days. One of the best ways to escape the blazing warmth is by grabbing a bucket of popcorn and cooling off in the movie theatre. Summer is known for Hollywood blockbusters … Continued

The CDC released its first report on trans questions for students and it showed that more than a third of those who identify as transgender have attempted suicide as well. Nearly one in 50 U.S. high school students considers them self-transgen- der, and more than a third of those say they attempted suicide in the … Continued

By Cynthia O’Brien Learning doesn’t have to fall by the wayside just because school is out. Use these five parent pro tips to keep your child learning and having fun over the summer months. 1.) “Summer”ize your Summer Activities: After completing a fun activity with your child this summer – such as going to the zoo, … Continued

Weekend Getaways in NJ By Pam Teel Spend a day, spend a weekend, but get those kids off the couch! With sum- mer coming quickly, parents will be scrambling to line up fun and inter- esting activities for their kids to do. Tell them to put down their hand held gadgets and their cell phones … Continued

Increasing longevity is a practical reason you may want to develop an income plan to cover your expenses. To help you enjoy a long and comfortableretirement, using many different types of income streams can help balance your need for both growth and income while providing options to helpminimize taxes throughout your retirement. Retirement accounts — Your … Continued

Use 2018 return to get 2019 withholding right Millions of taxpayers filed a 2018 tax return in the last few weeks, making now a prime time for ev- eryone to consider whether their tax situation came out as they expected. If it didn’t, they can use their recently finished 2018 return and the IRS Withholding … Continued