The term “technology” today often implies the constantly advancing devices at our fingertips: smartphones, laptops, smartwatches and tablets. For those who don’t keep up, technology can be a frightening phenomenon. […]
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Localicious: Delectable Dairy Alternatives
These days, more and more people are searching for alternatives to dairy products. As dairy-free options become more popular, they are also getting easier to find. Whether prompted by a […]
Motivating Mouths: Help Create A Strong Relationship Between Your Child and Brushing
“Did you remember to brush your teeth?” I said to my then 7-year-old son. “Yes mom. You can check, even my toothbrush is wet,” he said, smiling with a grin […]
Reflexology and Self-Care
It can be very relaxing to have your hands and feet pampered, no matter what your age. We don’t really think about how hard our extremities work for us every […]
Be the Change: Igniting the Learning Process
Much like football coaches, Natalie Lalaguna and Jessica Ditzler work to inspire, direct, educate, lead and organize – not on the field, but in the classroom. Both are instructional coaches […]
Practice Makes Perfect
“Practice makes perfect” was the first thing my piano teacher ever told me. I started lessons in the first grade, mainly because my brother did. From the moment I played […]
Starting on the Right Note: Music lessons give children lifelong benefits
Recite the alphabet. Can you do it without mentally singing the tune you learned in preschool? The songs we learn as children influence how we think as adults, how we […]
Payday & Tax Expectations For Teens
An excellent time to discuss taxes and withholdings with your teen is at the start of his or her employment when he is filling out a W-4 tax form. Instruct […]
Teens, Depression and Nutrition: Assessment and Support
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) approximately 1 in 5 youths ages 13 to 18 experience a severe mental disorder at some point during their lives. What […]
A Mother’s Journey: Teenage Depression
As a mother it is hard not to feel guilty when you realize your child is suffering. I remember wishing my first baby had come with a care manual, but between […]
Localicious: Food for Thought
Since the 1800s, people have said, “You are what you eat.” With today’s fast-paced lifestyle and an overabundance of junk food readily available, that phrase has become even more poignant. […]
Money Wisdom: Growing Savvy Spenders
We have all heard the old adage, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” While most adults can attest to the truth in that saying, we can also take a lesson from […]
North State Arts Are Alive and Well
I am often surprised to hear that some people in our North State community believe the majority of schools have eliminated important curricula, including visual and performance arts. Certainly there have […]
