Does your family need a break? Between work, school, and extracurriculars, sometimes it feels like life is moving full-speed ahead without a chance to catch your breath. That stress not only affects your personal mental health, it also impacts your family dynamic when everyone is on edge. Rather than letting stress get to you,…
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The spectacular meteor shower the Perseids will light up this sky this week. According to astronomers, stargazers can expect to see anywhere from 15 to 20 meteors an hour on a clear night. The Perseid meteors are small specks of ice and dust that come from the tail of Comet Swift-Tuttle. Named after the constellation…
Raising children who care deeply about others and the environment can feel like a daunting task in a world that often seems focused on the individual. However, meaningful family outings are one of the most effective ways to instill compassion and ethical values in your children. These experiences provide quality time together and opportunities for…
Memory care is a specialized type of long-term care designed to meet the specific needs of individuals living with dementia. This article provides a tips for safe and supportive season and environment where seniors with memory loss can receive the care and assistance they require. Understanding Dementia and Memory Care What Is Dementia? Dementia is…
East Ridge, TN, offers a culinary experience as rich and diverse as the town’s history and culture. For both the passionate foodie and the casual diner, East Ridge presents an array of dining options that span from traditional Southern comfort foods to international cuisines, promising an exciting food journey. Crafting the perfect dinner plans in…
While many children enjoy Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and interaction with costume-clad “ghouls and goblins,” children affected by a sensory processing disorder may interpret and react differently to these holiday activities. “Children with sensory processing challenges may become overwhelmed with the wide array of sounds, sights and textures at Halloween time,”…
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…
We talk all year about how we can’t wait to spend long summer days outside, but when the heat index soars and the humidity makes those “feels like” temps creep above 90 degrees, it’s just way too hot to even think about being outdoors. Instead of letting the heat keep you homebound this summer, keep…
Sensory Sundays at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery expands learning activities for Families
