Kids with disabilities have many extras to consider when heading back to school.

This can be a stressful, but hopefully positive time for families. As the mother of a diabetic daughter I met many wonderful school nurses; some had an understanding of my daughter's needs, and some did not but were willing to learn.

There are misconceptions about many diseases, and “not being allowed to eat sugar” was not the instruction when caring for my kid. Blood tests and insulin shots were.

Finding the right accommodation for any student is worth the space it takes. Parents become investigators to see what services are truly available, they become advocates, cheerleaders, and liaisons. Special needs teachers and ParaPros are angels in our schools, in addition to the rest of the school staff.

The evolution of the baby bib is interesting. What started as a piece of cloth has evolved into an item that protects, collects, and entertains babies. A large supply of different-sized baby bibs makes a great gift. I remember a piece of Velcro that held a teething ...

Cruise ships are sailing with passengers who purchased their trips pre-pandemic. Before their vacation expires, families are just going for it and taking the trip despite any risk. My friend Julie told me she's going for it, too. She has Covid concerns, but is ready ...

Back To School happens in shifts all around the world. And, even if you don’t have a child in school, that doesn’t mean you're not affected. Traffic patterns, work schedules, and take-out window wait times all are subject to change. Groups of kids wait for ...

The Music Man starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster is the best musical on Broadway right now. The expectation prior to seeing this show was high for me, as I’ve seen a lot of Broadway shows. But wow, it’s amazing to not be disappointed, to be entertained, ...

The cost of tinting windows is higher than I thought. The cost of purchasing window tint on Amazon and watching a YouTube video where a cute handyman from Australia educates you on how to install window tint successfully is satisfying, and cost-effective. I would have ...

“Pintrest is stressing me out.” My friend Lisa is currently overwhelmed with social media. There’s a lot of options if you want them, but her options always seem to land on items like an Alice+Olivia Justin Roll Cuff Blazer for $495. It’s a super ...

The mobile pick up option seemed simple! I was picking up a U-Haul after hours, how hard could that be? If you would kindly set an alarm for one hour from now, you will understand the length of time it took for me to learn we must always pick up a vehicle when the ...

Back to school supplies are on the shelf. Already. Summer always ends too soon, winter should follow suit. Live life to the fullest every day. Enjoy every bite and share some school supplies with another not so fortunate student, or their teacher. Be it a trapper ...

A trash can covered in maggots. That was the capper to a very long day. How do you talk about that on the air?! I learned that the most delicate topics, if said the right way, will get a response. My daughter was pulling a trash can to the curb and suddenly said ...