This August I experienced the parenthood rite of passage of moving my youngest child to college and entered the “empty nest” phase of life. I know it’s a cliche but it really is true that eighteen years can fly by in a moment! It seemed my son had just started high school when suddenly we […]
Spring Break, Sakura and Hanami
This year I had the opportunity to travel to Japan with my college age daughter for her spring break. Her break fell the last week of March and when she was planning her trip she said “wouldn’t it be great if the cherry blossoms were blooming while we were there!” Well, we were unaware that […]
Camp, Nature’s Way of Feeding Mosquitos
It’s that time of year when parents start to make plans for the summer. Summer is such an important time for families to be together, to take special trips, and for children to recharge from the busy school year. Summer is also a great time to try out new activities at a summer camp. Summer camps offer a valuable opportunity for learning […]
Tick Season/How To Remove A Tick
Summer is tick season. It is important to check your children daily for ticks during this time of year if they play outside in yards and wooded areas. This helpful link discusses the proper method of removal. If you have difficulty removing a tick or have questions, please contact us. Have a wonderful summer! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/from-insects-animals/Pages/How-To-Remove-A-Tick.aspx
