Editors Note: Head coverings such as headscarves are worn by women and men of various faiths and cultures such as women wearing hats at church, Catholic nuns, Sikh men, women when entering temples or gurdwaras, and Muslim women. Recently the French Senate made an amendment to ban hijabs in public places for women under 18 years old, and mothers who…
It’s easy to assume that you’re too young to need a will, especially if you’re under forty. However, it’s actually quite important that you have this document, and that you keep it updated to reflect your life changes. A will has nothing to do with your age, and everything to do with your familial relationships, assets, and what you’d like…
Few things exist in life that are as rewarding as adopting a furry best friend, but it is at least a decade-long commitment with multiple factors to consider. Countless dogs go to shelters each year because the parents didn’t fully consider all aspects of dog ownership including time and money commitments, as well as other family members. If you are…
Shamrock Smoothie, Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks ½ cup frozen mango chunks 1½ cup oat milk ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach 4 fresh mint leaves Garnish: shredded coconut Instructions Make a template of a shamrock cutting out the shape using a clean, thick and hard paper so that it does not…
Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. This equates to one in 13 children suffering from food allergies. Offices, classrooms and even restaurants often have signs that warn of food allergies. These signs, which were once isolated, are now commonplace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the prevalence…
When it comes to technology, oftentimes the most fun toy your kids can have is a phone or tablet. But there are some cool tech toys that are hot off the presses that can not only keep your kids entertained but also help develop their minds. Here are five cutting-edge toys that can keep your kids’ minds engaged while having…
The spring time change can be a drag, especially if you have little ones. Help you and your child adjust to the new time with these tips.
Customize Nutritional Needs with Creative Cultural Cuisine National Nutrition Month Eating patterns are not one-size-fits-all because people have a variety of personal food and exercise preferences, schedules and cultures. Trying food from other cultures can open doors to nutrition and awareness. Cultural nutrition pitfalls Foods considered “good” or “bad” often vary among cultures. Food choices may be influenced by availability,…
If a child is read to 30 minutes a day beginning at birth, then they will have approximately 900 hours of reading by age 5! Experts have linked higher success in school as well as in life to daily reading practices. Wayne County GSRP teachers and families have contributed to our cause by sharing these top 10 resources, tips and…
With spring just around the corner, the time for cleaning and organizing has arrived. Unfortunately, it can be tough to rally the troops to help you out. If you’re struggling to get your family involved in spring cleaning and maintenance, here are a few tips to help you out. Make a List To get started, make a list of everything…
