Taxes can be complicated, and it can be especially difficult to maximize your refund when completing your taxes on your own. For low- and middle-income households, these complexities are often…
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Get outside with the kids to clear your mind – and remember, you don’t have to be out all day!
Careful! Cut away from yourself.” My seven childhood trips to the ER make me stress this rule more than most. Levon ripped open the cardboard. He was ready to get…
As a music therapist, I often use music to address goals in therapy. One thing I frequently hear from kids and teenagers, as well as their parents, is that they…
The smooth greens. The stately trees. The academic buildings that beckon all who walk along the paths that cross the vaunted quad. It’s all just how you remember it –…
Parenting is hard – parenting while sober may or may not be harder. Here’s a look at one mom’s choice to quit drinking and how that choice changed her life.
When a friend is having a tough time, do you prefer to bake cookies, instead of buying some at the store? Have you ever experienced a Pinterest fail attempting to…
After a tragedy, people want to help in any way they can. That often means contributing to fundraising campaigns that appear to directly benefit survivors, victims, and their families. The…
Am I a good parent? Maybe not perfect. But at least good? Every parent asks this question at least once, more likely every day. Your child’s answer may vary widely depending on…
My family’s caregiving journey for an older adult began some thirty years ago when my father died unexpectedly. In her sixties, my mom was thrust into a dynamic situation of…
by Lisa Coates Director of Children & Youth Services at SOAR365 The holidays can be a time full of lights, laughter, family fun and lots of great activities. Navigating all…
To make the most of your holiday experience and lean into joy, rather than stress, consider these six suggestions for keeping the holiday spirit alive!