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Finding your rhythm again: Reestablishing routines in the New Year

The holiday season is special, fun and often a bit chaotic, filled with family gatherings and joyful celebrations. Once the decorations come down and chaos subsides in the new year, many families face a familiar challenge: getting children back into their regular routines. After weeks of ...

Be prepared for disasters

As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly localized or have an impact regionally or even nationally. While warnings can vary from a few minutes to a few days, taking action to prepare for the unexpected can help ...

Sharing success stories

Q. I noticed that most of your columns deal with problems teens bring to you. I thought it might be refreshing and bring you a smile to know I’m doing very well. I just finished my fifth college semester. I have a healthy relationship (you taught me to hold out for that), I get along with my ...

Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts

By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press People grow houseplants for all kinds of reasons. They provide a connection to nature and can make a room feel more inviting. They're also pretty. And if pretty is what you're after, I've got some lookers for you. Some of the most striking houseplants are ...

Five way to age-proof your home

A home is more than four walls – itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ where birthdays are celebrated, holiday dinners shared, illnesses weathered and losses mourned. Home is, as the saying goes, where the heart is. ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ little wonder then most people want to remain in their homes as they age, based on AARP research. ...

Salsa-seasoned tacos packed with flavor

"Taco night" for many across the United States consists of an Americanized idea of Mexican food: ground beef cooked with a packaged seasoning mix, taco shells, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Let's just say that if you're reading this and have enjoyed a similar meal, you will be blown out of ...