Calling All Tinkerers to Camp Louemma!!

Disassembly and intense interest in the every day are signs of a strong creative, intuitive instinct.  Have you ever left your child alone for a few minutes and come back only to find the DVD player or an electronic toy…completely disassembled?! Or remember buying your toddler the newest and greatest “IT” toy for his birthday only to find […]

Teens: We Want to Know What You’re Thinking About

We’re looking for High School students who like to write, want to learn a new skill and aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. TEENS make up a huge, vibrant and exciting part of our community. We want to know what is going on in your world. We are looking for sports and the arts coverage, upcoming events and updates on high […]

Karen’s Favorite Books to Read as a Family

Before radio and then TV and then VCRs, computers, DVDs, DVRs, laptops, iPods, iPads, Netflix, Hulu … (you get the idea) … families read. Members sat in rooms together and read their own books quietly. They read aloud to each other. They didn’t just read to the people who couldn’t read on their own, they […]

Stop the Bounce and Find Permanent Homes For Foster Children

Dr. Christopher David Long writes from experience, having fostered and adopted five charming boys. His Mission: To Stop the Bounce and Find Permanent Homes For Foster Children Dr. Christopher David Long is the President of Family Residences and Essential Enterprises. FREE is a not-for-profit agency based on Long Island and New York City. FREE was founded in 1977 […]

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

This is the best appetizer for all ages. Their are never any left over. I make them mini for appetizers and big for dinner. I also substitute gluten free bread crumbs(Alexia brand) when making them for gluten free folks. I also quadruple the recipe and freeze them.

We Need TEENS Who Like to TALK

WANTED: High School student who likes to write, wants to learn a new skill and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. WHY: TEENS make up a huge, vibrant and exciting part of our community. We want to know what is going on in your world. We are looking for sports and the arts […]

3 Things to Avoid on the First Day of Preschool

The first day a preschool can create anxiety not just for children–but for adults too. For many parents, it’s the first time that they’ve ever been separated from their child. Or maybe you’ve been separated when you’ve had a sitter or eft them with grandparents, but the first day of school could be the first […]

10 Tips to Start School on the Right Foot

Ensure a better school year with these simple tips and reminders.