Pandemic Parenting: Tips for Setting Up a Home Office

By Brian Acton The COVID-19 pandemic upturned the lives of millions of American families. Daycares shut down, schools transitioned to remote learning, and employers let their workers telecommute by...

10 Holiday Gifts for Equestrians in 2020

By Jamie Moe Can you believe it's already the time of year to start hunting for the perfect gifts and put together holiday shopping lists? It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying warm weather...

You can make a difference this holiday season

Comfort is more than a pillow that helps you sleep better, a cushion for your back, or hot & cold packs for an injury. For some children, it may be playing with a favorite toy, reading a book w...

How to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) This Winter

By Brian Acton Turns out there’s a medical explanation for the “winter blues.” Seasonal affective disorder (aptly referred to as SAD) is a recurring psychological disorder that affects millions of ...

What is Proprioception?

By Sarah Balke Have you ever considered the number of movements your body performs perfectly without a thought, such as: Walking up or down stairs without looking at your feet Putting food into yo...

Last Minute Vacation Ideas

By Sarah Balke School is beginning again and social media is filled with bittersweet images of parents packing up and moving kids into college to start their next chapter of life. It’s that time du...

How to Beat the Heat!

By Sarah Balke Summer seems to get a little bit longer and a little bit hotter each year. Or, as I get older, my internal thermostat malfunctions more frequently, aka hot flashes. More often than n...

School Shopping 2020

School administrators and state leaders are making critical decisions about what the school experience will look like during the 2020-21 school year. Virtual or e-learning, in classroom, socially d...

What to pack when going on a road trip

By Sarah Balke As a kid, we did a lot of family vacations in our Ford Econoline van. To this day, I absolutely love a road trip adventure...the best memories are created during the journey! Whether...

How We Talk About Masks Makes a Difference

By Sarah Balke The thought of wearing a cloth face covering when in public settings can ignite a range of emotions. For the general population, there have been mixed messages regarding wearing a ma...