In the midst of chaos and busy-ness that often surround the holidays, how do you find your calm? How can you go to that place where you feel at peace even in the midst of a “storm” of activity? Numerous research articles, including several by Dr. Maryanna Klatt of Ohio State University and one published […]
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Before You Buy Toys
Whether you plan to purchase toys for a holiday or another special occasion here are some things to consider before you buy: Age and Development of the Child Of course you want the child to enjoy the toy. Toys may be marked as to appropriate ages for that toy, but what if you are not […]
Less Stress Holidays
In our household, between the end of November and the beginning of January not only do we celebrate the national holidays like Thanksgiving and New Years’ we also celebrate five family birthdays! As nice as it is to spend time with family and celebrate all these milestones, it adds a lot of extra planning, shopping […]