How to Choose the Right Child Care + Strategies for Separation Anxiety
Maybe you’re dreading your child’s first day in someone else’s care. Or maybe you’re excited to interview nannies or check out child-care facilities. Either...
Get Poked: Flu Season Is Here
October is the first month of flu season, that wonderful germ-filled time that stretches until May, but peaks between December and February here in...
Express Yourself To Impress The School Admissions Committee
Eighth-grade year for many brings tears of joy and sadness.
Students must leave the safe cocoon of middle school and spread their wings as high...
Lift Off!
As someone who has worn eyelash extensions, I was curious about the newest look in eye fringe — lash lifts and tints, which are...
Is Your Child Afraid of the Doctor?
While children’s reactions to the doctors can vary depending on age and temperament, the doctor’s office can be an unfamiliar, stressful and scary place...
Autism Myths & Truths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as “a developmental disability that is caused by differences in how...
Mallet, Please
The first thing that first-time crab eaters need to know is to take their time, says Chef Nancy Longo, owner of Pierpoint Restaurant in...
Wake Up Ready: Quick and Easy Treatments to Simplify Your Beauty Routine
For many mothers, the last thing on their mind in the morning is engaging in a full-blown makeup session before getting up with the...
Expecting? Pregnancy Risks Your Doctor Doesn’t Always Warn You About
There’s never a better time to focus on good health than when you’re pregnant. From what to expect when you’re expecting to what to...
When a Child Won’t Speak … Shyness or Selective Mutism?
If a young child talks freely and enthusiastically at home but has difficulty verbalizing with non-family members in public or social settings, she may...