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Parenting Today Versus Generations Ago

Linda Gellman Levin M.A. — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:40:19 +0000

Parenting children today appears to be completely different than 20 years ago. What happened to the good ol’ days when neighbors had an open door policy, and children played outside in the neighborhood? Today, children are living in a virtual world, surrounded by Facebook, the Internet, and all areas of life documented on social media. Children seem […]

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Sweet Treat Recipes for Summer Without Baking

Quinn Snyder — Thu, 26 May 2016 17:48:23 +0000

Looking for a fun sweet treats recipes to entertain your kiddos now that summertime has arrived? Trying to avoid the heat and paying a fortune too? Little did you know there is no need to leave your home! Some of my favorite childhood memories took place in the kitchen, baking up a storm, but as the […]

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Hamilton: Musical or Revelation?

Jessica Lizza — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:00:10 +0000

As horrible as it sounds, many of us do not know nearly as much about the Revolutionary War as we should. Our forefathers were real people not just stories in history books. They had friends, love, pride and most importantly determination. We are talking about a time when England had their hands in everything and […]

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DO ALL MOTHERS HAVE A MATERNAL INSTINCT?

Jordan White — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 22:30:58 +0000

What does maternal instinct even mean? Well the word “instinct” goes along with something immediate. A reaction, a feeling, an urge that one has instinctively. Motherly instinct seems to be the instantaneous feeling of motherhood that a women has the second they become a mother. They are filled with an automatic love for their child; a […]

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Morgan Cooper, Mompreneur

Lea Woodford — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 01:21:38 +0000

I have had the pleasure of meeting Morgan Cooper a number of times at her famous family’s charity events. She is daughter-in-law of Alice and Sheryl Cooper and is married to their son Dash Cooper. Morgan is an amazing, beautiful young woman in her own right and I was excited to sit down and talk […]

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SEXY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

Jordan White — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:00:23 +0000

Well…it’s that time of year again. HALLOWEEN! The one day a year we get to dress up as something that we aren’t. If you want to be a cat, a hot dog, or a fairy it is completely acceptable. But, what have costumes become nowadays? A way to show your sexuality? Be as promiscuous as […]

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STOP YOUR CYCLE OF SELF SABOTAGE

Dr. Mamiko Odegard — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:48:34 +0000

Self Sabotage can take various forms throughout your day. You may not notice that you’re defeating yourself consciously and unconsciously. Did you hit that snooze alarm too many times and now you find yourself starting the day off on the wrong foot, waking up late and then having to rush out of your home, speeding […]

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Are You Worried Your Child Might Have an Eating Disorder?

Linda Gellman Levin M.A. — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:37:17 +0000

I have recently received a few phone calls from friends of mine about their teen daughters gaining weight while attending high school or their freshman year of college. According to their parents, this is not just a few pounds, this can range from 10-20 pounds in a short period of time. Their daughters look incredibly […]

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How Can Your Re-Motivate Your College Student?

Linda Gellman Levin M.A. — Mon, 11 May 2015 16:51:37 +0000

The “failure to launch” syndrome is very real. In the American society, we have literally told our children at the age of 18 that they are “emancipated” and need to graduate high school and move out. But the reality is that only 56 percent of college students graduate according to a Harvard Graduate study. What […]

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Teaching Diversity to Your Child

Linda Gellman Levin M.A. — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:00:47 +0000

When we think back through our heritage and ancestry, we realize that our country truly is a melting pot. America offers many cultural traditions, religions, and belief systems from all over the world. Depending upon our own belief system some parents embrace living in a diverse society and culture. Other parents may feel uncomfortable with […]

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