Reading List for Parents & Freshman There are many books on the market for parents of college students. Just a few are listed below. All have good information for new and “seasoned” college parents. Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money – Helen E. Johnson & Christine Schelhas-Miller The Happiest Kid on Campus: … Continued
By Susan Heckler Doing physical exercise without knowing what you are doing can be a problem. When starting an exercise regimen, it is a great idea to defer to the experts and let them help you learn what your body needs and how best to do it. Hiring a personal trainer is a great luxury, … Continued
By Pam Teel Do you have an hour or two to spend a month helping to deliver meals to seniors who are home bound? The Allentown branch of Meals on Wheels is looking for more volunteers to help deliver meals to needy participants. Meals on Wheels is the most recognized nutritional meal program in the … Continued
Trust yourself. Trust your instincts. If you feel that your child is struggling with strong emotions or behavior problems, you are probably right. Nobody knows your child better than you do. There are many reasons that parents reach out for professional guidance. Some kids need help dealing with school stress, such as homework, test anxiety, … Continued
The Switzerland of America Part One By Pam Teel Many towns take their name from prominent citizens who helped make the town what it is, but this town, which was once called Mauch Chunk, was renamed after Native American Athlete Jim Thorpe, who died in 1953. Township officials took on the new name in an … Continued
By Susan Heckler Howell welcomes new owners to The Learning Experience, which is at 2369 Route 9 North (behind the White Castle). While The Learning Experience is part of a franchise, owner Nevine George has also made an investment in your child’s future. The facility has been purpose-built, meaning they feature safe, secure, and private access, separate … Continued
Reading can be one of the many fun activities children fill their summer time with. Research has shown it is also much more! Children who participate in public library summer reading programs not only avoid the “summer slide” in learning, but also score higher on reading achievement tests than those who do not participate. Battle … Continued
ARE SO COOL… Really cool… In Many Ways! On the hot, humid days of summer, our campers are working in our comfortably air-conditioned COOL studio working on very creative and COOL projects! We offer an imaginative and diverse selection for our campers to experience, learn from and enjoy. Each day brings age appropriate choices from … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Stress can be caused by many situations, and can often lead to negative outcomes. Every person reacts to stress in a different way; some people react to stress primarily in physical sense (like hair loss or muscle tension), while others react primarily in an emotional sense (like depressing thoughts or panicked feelings). … Continued
Calcium is the building block on which children grow strong bones, teeth and muscles, yet nearly 85 percent of girls and 60 percent of boys between the ages of 9 and 18 do not get the recommended daily amount of this essential mineral. The lack of calcium in the diet can lead to health problems in children — both … Continued