The beginning of the school year can find some families with an extra bedroom or two as college students embark on their next journey. This can be a gut wrenching yet celebratory time! She could easily be thinking, "Wasn’t I just taking that child to Kindergarten?"

On the other hand, these feelings are newly beginning for parents who are bringing their little ones to Kindergarten for that first time this year, as their family schedule steers onto new ground.

Crayons then turn into computers and a field trip fee changes to a dorm room deposit. Some changes are more bitter than sweet; new journeys and adventures can be exciting and unknown.

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Summer and school year internships lay the foundation for a student's next steps; they're able to get a good idea about a profession they are considering. The behind the scenes can encourage or discourage. Just search YouTube and TikTok for an extended look into any job ...

As a mother, there comes a bittersweet moment when we prepare to take our child to college for the first time. Nostalgia fills the air as we assist them in packing their belongings and creating a home away from home. Amidst the chaos, we find ourselves reflecting on the ...

While she's been diving into the deep end of the pool, fall has already tiptoed its way into the stores. But fear not, because this early arrival means one thing: summer items are on SALE! Everything she wanted but did not purchase before summer started is at a ...

A perk of being pregnant in the summer is the chance to soak up some vitamin D, says some article that sounds to me like it's trying very hard. Okay…a perk? The heat can be intense, hello swollen ankles. Pregnancy is the perk of the millionth degree. Today, as ...

It’s watermelon season! What a great time to put your expert fruit-picking skills to the test! First, give that watermelon a good thump with your finger. If it sounds hollow, like a deep drumbeat, you’re on the right track. Next, take a close look at the ...

The rise of flavored water has become a new trend for women seeking refreshment, and it’s the new thing on Tik Tok. Cottage cheese everything is still very viral…but these waters are gaining ground. Flavors like lemon, watermelon and cucumber-mint are being ...

In the summertime, mothers and their children often share delightful moments by the water, basking in the sun. Hopefully they’re creating lasting memories filled with laughter, splashes, and playful adventures. Whether they're building sandcastles, swimming in the ...

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The neighborhood "yard of the week" contest is back in full swing, and some of my neighbors have been overly competitive about having this coveted sign on their lawn. If this sounds like a sitcom, it probably is. One neighbor, Stan, purchased five enormous blow up ...