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Understanding the Voucher Program

…the schools accepting children on a voucher through additional paperwork and compliance issues with testing. Also, the tuition provided through the program may not be the same as the tuition…

Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

…1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice…

Tim Houk

…they have bad days, but don’t we all? How would you describe yourself as a father?  TIM: Strict, but understanding. I can understand what’s going on and still be strict…

New South Branch Library Breaks Ground

…ages, 31 public computers, a laptop bar, 10 laptops for free computer classes, study rooms, a conference room, a bike repair station, and a green space, among others. ■ ebrpl.com…

Managing Seasonal and Year-Round Allergies: Discovering an Alternative Approach

…often include hours to accommodate school and work schedules. Alternatively, allergy drops under the tongue are available and scientifically supported. Drops under the tongue, also called sublingual immunotherapy, can be…

The Secret Formula for a Happy Marriage

…good relationship.  As the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh said, “Understanding is love’s other name. If you don’t understand, you can’t love.” I would add, “If you haven’t done a…

The Dos, Don’ts, and Benefits of Couples Counseling

…do need a common goal,” explains Dr. Belaire. “So whatever the goal is, it needs to be common to both people. If two people want completely different things, then they’re…

The Scary Dreams Keeping Kids Awake at Night

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a twilight zone between wakefulness and sleep, unable to move or speak while eerie shadows surround you? Or perhaps you’ve been jolted awake…

Ready for Kindergarten and Beyond

The leap to kindergarten marks the first of many transitions to expect even after your child graduates middle school and then high school. Unthinkable now; but come it does, and…

This School Year I Want To…

…and Teens 10. What will be great about being a [grade/year in school] is… 11. A school activity I would like to experience for the first time this year (picnic/social,…

Larissa Boldor

…Her piece will compete in the international competition. While the competitions are exciting, Larissa prefers to “hope for the best” and not focus too much on them. Larissa’s love of…

Adoption: The Trials and Triumphs of Forever Families

…he understood. It’s funny, though, the last thing he said to me was, ‘Mom, I’ll let them come in, just don’t paint the house pink!’” One day soon, two-year-old Nina…

Dechia Badeaux-Gerald

…Badeaux-Gerald is a name many know throughout our community. With a goal of bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement and first responders after the death of her…

Keep the Bond Strong: 7 Tips to Keep the Conversation Going

…up to you.” Be careful how you communicate.  Be thoughtful in the way you communicate with your child on a daily basis. Always maintain a calm and positive tone. Rink…

Preparing Your Kids to be Home Alone

Photo Credit to Monstera from Pexels At some point in your parenting journey, there will come a day when you start discussing leaving your child home alone. It is a…

Four Destinations, Four Budgets

The summer is here, and you may feel the need for a family road trip. When it comes to short stays and mini vacays, the budget is always a factor….

True Confessions: I’m a Terrible Gift Giver

…first item you see. Back away slowly from the item and take a lap around the store before you decide. We all know that Target has Bullseye’s Playground, and once…

Thanksgiving During a Pandemic

…cozying up to a computer screen may not be as satisfying as sitting around the dining room table with others digging into mom’s famous pumpkin pie, this still may be…