It has been established that nature and nurture should not be taken as enemies or total opposites, but as two intertwined realities that function together to make up the human experience. Nature was designed for nurture. Many recent and notable studies have documented the effects that early childhood experiences can have on both the physical… Read More »

Are you the parent of a child who is often depressed? Are you a child who often feels down in the dumps and depressed? This article offers advice for both parents, other family members and children about how to deal with, reduce and even eradicate this depression. I remember my childhood having many periods when… Read More »

If you have children in your home, chances are you have an abundance of worn-down crayons that don’t get used much anymore. Before throwing them out and buying new ones, consider using them to make candles. This can be a great way to turn them into something new and bright again. Most children will love… Read More »

Are you plagued by holiday stress year after year? Do you feel as if you are a victim of all of this? Do you believe that you are the ONLY one in your household who is contributing to the success of the holiday? Let me share with you some ideas for making the holidays manageable.… Read More »

Health screenings are a traditional part of the back-to-school season throughout the country. Eye screenings in particular are important for children entering school for the first time since vision and learning are inextricably linked. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, vision problems affect one in every 20 preschoolers and one in four school-aged children.… Read More »