By, Lauren Kolacki Society is always in a rush; to get to school, to get to work. We don’t have enough time in the morning to fully get ready, let alone prepare our breakfast. But as we know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kicks starts our metabolism and is linked … Continued
By: Mia Ingui Scenario: you have succeeded in keeping your New Year’s resolution of making healthier lifestyle choices and eating clean, healthy foods. That isn’t easy as is! But throw in a house full of kids committed to their own diets of sugar and salt, and it can be tough trying to run a healthy … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki Getting your child ready for back to school can be difficult no matter their age. School clothes, supplies and getting them back into a routine after a summer of sleeping in and play dates. This can be challenging for any child, but especially one with special needs. Specialists suggest a series of … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that is prevalent in 1 in 59 children in the United States. The term “spectrum” is utilized because of the wide scope of challenges each child could face. These conditions range from social skills and communication to behav- iors, reasoning and definitive strengths. In attempts … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki In today’s society it is encouraged to post your children all over social media. Family members and friends love being able watch your kids grow, since it happens so quickly. Parents post innocent pictures of their children playing in the park, bathing, laying on the beach and without thinking they hashtag something … Continued
It seems impossible now, but before my son was born, my knowledge of Down syndrome was limited to a few volunteer experiences in high school and the 1980s drama “Life Goes On.” Fast forward eight years, and it seems half of my friends are connected in some way to Down syndrome. Everywhere I go, I … Continued
By, Susan Heckler Half of the American population regularly takes four or more prescription med- ications. Now is a good time to look at your medications, see if you still need them and discard the unnecessary. In many cases, a more effective alternative may have been released or a less expensive choice. A whopping 52% … Continued
By Abigail Urban The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice (BRCSJ) is a non-profit dedicated to providing a safe environment and educational space for people of every background. Chief Activist Robt Seda-Schreiber and his colleagues make it their goal to protect and respect all people, from the LGBTQIA community, to immigrants and to those of … 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 … Continued
PATIENT-FOCUSED GENTLE, CARING AND THOROUGH EXPERIENCE We are a general dentistry office dedicated to the overall care and treatment of your entire family. We welcome patients ages 1 to 101. And we accept most PPO dental insurance plans and will process the claims for you. We welcome you to visit our office and find out … Continued