Do newborn babies really benefit from being read to? Even though you probably hear all of the time that reading to newborn babies is crucial to their development, it does seem a little counterintuitive. I mean, c’mon, brand new babies are barely ever awake, and even when they are, they don’t really seem like the…
The National Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2014 “the labor force participation rate of mothers with infants under a year old was 57.1 percent” and that “there was little difference in the participation rates of married mothers and those with other marital statuses.” This means that in 2014 slightly more than half of…
1. How often do I really need a pelvic exam? Pelvic exams…what a way to break the ice! Recently Pap smear recommendations have changed, confusing many women on how frequently they need one. While some women may be able to stretch their Pap smears out to every three years (depending on their risk factors), this…
Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh baked fall goodies? While it is fun to make (and eat) yummy treats, sometimes we just want to enjoy the smell in our homes all day without the work. For a simple, natural and inexpensive way to do this, you just need an apple, the peel of an…
It’s February, finally, which means spring is on the horizon- we hope! It also means special holidays (Black History Month, Groundhog’s Day, President’s Day and, of course, Valentine’s Day), tons of fun indoor and outdoor programs for kids– and lots of free family fun. Feel the love all month long with our February Free Guide! Thursday, …
Places ranging from ice cream and breakfast to drinks and meals! Links included to join eclubs and get birthday freebies!
This year has brought a lot of uncertainties and craziness. We are very thankful that Bears4Children’s 2020 is still able to happen, although it will be looking quite a bit different for the safety of everyone participating. Here are FIVE reasons you should make the decision to participate in Bears4Children’s this year! ONE: You’ll be…
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery presents: Boonshoft at Home – an online learning experience for all ages!
The “summer slide” refers to what can happen to kids’ brains when they are idle during the summer months. Experts from the National Summer Learning Association estimate that the equivalent of about two month’s instruction time can be lost if children don’t keep their brains active during that break from school. Reading is a great…
We all know “the look.” The look our service member has when he or she is about to break some bad or unforeseen news to us. These conversations go something like this: “I’m going on a three-month training mission to 29 Palms and I’ll miss your birthday and Easter” or “Remember when I said that…
