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Potty Training Children with Special Needs: A Kinder, More Effective Approach
Potty training is a major milestone for any child, but for children with developmental delays, language delays, sensory needs, or autism, the process often requires a different approach. Traditional methods […]
The End of Summer Crunch: Why Starting Back-To-School Prep in July Saves Your Sanity
It happens every year as the end of summer approaches. The camp calendars are empty. The school supply lists have landed in inboxes. And somewhere between the back-to-school ads and […]
The Big 3 For Healthy Kids: Nutrition, Movement and Rest
There is a lot of information out there about kids’ health. Instead of looking for the latest fad when it comes to health, it’s important to keep things simple. Focusing […]
The Cycle of Digital/Tech Trauma
Parents often ask me why I spend so much time talking about social media, gaming, devices, and now AI. There are many reasons. One of the big ones is my […]
The Chef Du Jour: How to Throw a Delicious Cooking Themed Birthday Party
Does your son or daughter enjoy spending time in the kitchen preparing food for the family? Maybe you should consider a cooking-themed birthday this year. Including a child in the […]
Mom to Mom with Shana Sullivan
AOP: You have daughters in two very different stages of life. What has motherhood taught you through each season? Shana: Having two kids at different stages has definitely been tough; […]
From the Publisher – July 2026
We are halfway into summer, and if you are like me, the kids have exhausted all the tried-and-true fun activities and entertainment that were planned for summer break. We have […]
The Big Six of Small Business
Q. In your opinion, why do most small businesses fail? I’d also be interested to know which business reports you believe are most valuable to a small business owner. A. […]
Dinner’s Ready: Ashley Jeffares’ Granny Shan’s Chicken and Dumplings
It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home; a place where family traditions are passed down and cherished memories are made. For the Jeffares family, that […]










