After World War II, Jim Bouchles believed that opening a business was the best way to achieve the American dream. “I was fresh out of the Army and it was the good ol’ USA,” he said. “And I felt I should do something on my own — my own tale of success.” In September of […]

Free access to an online health screening for kids 5 and under is available from Easter Seals. Parents and caregivers can take the online health survey and share the results with a pediatrician or other health care provider at well-baby checkups and back-to-school doctor visits. The screening takes about 20 minutes and can show whether […]

Family reunions are a great way for families to maintain a bond and stay abreast of the latest happenings within the family. Some families host an annual reunion, while others go years between reunions. Regardless of how much time has passed since your last family reunion, organizing such a gathering can be quite an ordeal. […]

Install a new appliance, which comes with an instruction manual. Buy a new gadget, and there will be an operation booklet tucked into the box. But have a child, and there’s no how-to guide that comes with the new baby. Parents must learn the ropes themselves with some guidance from others who have been there. […]

Furthermore, adult children who had previously moved out of their parents’ homes are increasingly moving back home just to make ends meet. This co-habitation could lead to some conflicts along the way, especially among siblings who faced off against each other while growing up. Sibling rivalry is a common occurrence among brothers and sisters, but […]

As many seniors age, their ability to live independently is compromised. An older adult may suffer from a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible for him or her to drive an automobile or manage day-to-day life independently. In such instances, many younger relatives opt to invite an aging parent or grandparent into their […]

Stubborn behavior in a child can be challenging for parents. When faced with a stubborn youngster, parents can grow frustrated easily. These reactions may be understandable but may not bode well for addressing the situation. While a child’s stubbornness can raise a parent’s ire, thinking about it from a different frame of mind may shed […]

“Parents need to know that it’s going to be okay,” said internationally recognized author and parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D. “Even though the teen years are a difficult time, we can’t let the kids take the lead, especially with their health. Now more than ever parents must be vigilant and involved. There are actually […]

“Like most parents, my first thoughts when hiring a nanny were the safety of my children and whether or not the nanny would be a good fit for my family and those things are certainly critical,” said Lori Bolas, SurePayroll director of communications. “Unfortunately, many parents either don’t know about or can get overwhelmed by […]

The increased demands of school time are even more complex for members of the sandwich generation — people who care for their own children while also caring for their aging parents. If you care for your kids and other loved ones, it’s easy to quickly become overwhelmed and confused. No one knows this better than […]