A great school year starts now!

Change may be good, but it’s not always easy. Switching from the laid-back fun in the summer to earlier bedtimes, homework and new school schedules and routines can be a difficult transition for kids – and their parents. Whether they are a first timer or an old hand,...

Stay Safe this 4th of July

When our son, Matthew, was young, the sights and sounds of the 4th of July could send him into a complete tailspin.  He’d cover his ears and bury his face in my lap, crying uncontrollably.  Although fireworks were lots of fun for us, they were way too much stimulation...

Answers to Your Burning Questions

Did you know that one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your child’s risk of developing melanoma later in life? The risk of melanoma also doubles if you have five or more sunburns at any age. Thankfully, we don’t encounter many...