7 Back-to-school safety tips every parent should know
As we prepare for another school year, ensuring children's safety and well-being is a top priority. Whether your child is heading to kindergarten or...
Child-friendly storage solutions for small spaces
Managing a small space with kids can feel like a juggling act. Besides needing space for play, you also need ample storage. This post...
Getting Medical Assistance for a child with a Disability, Behavioral or Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Why Medical Assistance?
Medical Assistance (also known as Medicaid) has the broadest coverage of medical and mental/behavioral health services for kids under 18 of any...
9 Ways to create lasting bonds with grandparents through books
Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away. That’s why I’ve made it a point to...
Save money on back-to-school shopping
Walking through my local stores, it’s already happening. Right there next to the swim goggles and sunscreen, displays of school supplies are already creeping...
Buy Nothing Groups: The best-kept secret on Facebook
What are Buy Nothing Groups?
More than 11 years ago, the Buy Nothing Project was created. The idea was to create a place for folks...
Creating a family code word
When you were a kid did you ever blame your parents for not being allowed to go somewhere or do something?
It is so much...
Social media: A parent’s guide to safe practices
In March, House lawmakers passed a bill with bipartisan support that would give TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, six months to sell the video...
The value of faith based/private schools in the Burgh
The debate between public and private schooling continues to thrive. While both options provide quality education, the value of a private school education is...
Why learning a world language is important for your child
The academic and emotional benefits of learning a world language at a young age are huge. It probably comes as no surprise that children...