Seeing the devastation left behind from the tornado in Oklahoma, reminds us so much of the outpouring of support we received from everyone when we were gathering supplies for Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas. We have learned of a few different ways to get supplies to Oklahoma if you’re looking...

By: Misty Smith, Ph.D What DO you do behind closed doors??? Are you playing songs like Rhianna’s “S & M,” or Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On?”  Or is it more like The Righteous Brothers “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”? Are you putting on your granny PJs, brushing...

As excited as we all are for summer, don’t let your little one be a victim of “summer slide.” Some of the skills they’ve worked so hard on can be forgotten while they’re relaxin’ in the sun. Here are some Teacher Picks for Workbooks that also fall in line with the...

At bedtime we all think.. “Time to read or tell a story..” but have you ever thought about incorporating some math into your bedtime routine? No? Me either, honestly. Until now. Summer is fast approaching and we’re always looking for ways to keep our kids on their toes and learning. A...

By: Kristen Berthiaume PhD Every Time You Go Away… Helping Your Kid Deal with Separation Anxiety My thanks to Hall & Oates for the title (you’re singing it in your head now, aren’t you? Sorry about that…). Separation anxiety is a normal part of development that typically occurs in infants...

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy for everyone. There are obstacles that you may face such as insufficient milk supply, sore nipples, mastitis, and plugged milk ducts. Most mothers worry at some point that they do not have enough milk. A delay in the time when milk “comes in” sometimes...

By: Misty Smith Cause & Effect: Forgiveness or Revenge? Those possible turning points in relationships where the decision of forgiveness or revenge is the one we make. It’s that hurtful word or event or that embarrassing moment that puts us in complete control of the future of our relationship....

Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd. While we shouldn’t wait for this day each year to get our green on, it is a good day to remind yourself of the simple things you can do to help protect our environment. Little things make a BIG difference! 1. Turn off lights and invest in products that conserve...

By Kristen Berthiaume, Phd: The picture from yesterday’s explosions during the Boston Marathon seems pretty bleak. The dreams of prime, dedicated athletes thwarted – in some cases just a few feet from the finish line. Many didn’t complete the course and may never get another chance. Lives were...

By Kate Agliata: The U.S. Is the #1 trash-producing country in the world, producing about 40% of the entire world’s garbage. Every year the average American throws out about 1,200 pounds of organic waste. This organic garbage is the number one least recycled material in the U.S. Composting this...