Mighty Yoga
By Kim J. Gifford Photography courtesy of Mighty Yoga Today, yoga is widely acknowledged as a popular form of exercise, meditation and relaxation. It is not surprising to hear that…
EMT Training
A college sophomore learns how to save lives in emergency situations By Jessa Fogel The pagers went off in the office around 11 p.m., a harsh interruption in an otherwise…
Youth Centers: Safe and Substance-Free Fun for Teens
By Rachel Williams The preteen and teen years are a time when young adults want to push boundaries and get time away from parents to socialize with their friends. However…
Making Allowances Work
By Barbra Alan At some point, your child may approach you about receiving an allowance. This is something you should be prepared for, because your child will be. She may…
Local Librarians Recommend Forgotten Classics
By Emma Wunsch So…your 3rd grader is on his 3rd reading of the Harry Potter oeuvre, the kindergartener is obsessed with the never-ending Rainbow Magic series and The Magic Tree…
Windsor County Partners
By Victoria Davis I am an aunt and now a great-aunt, but I have never been a mother. So it has always been special to me to spend time with…
Choosing a Ballet School
Here are 5 tips to help you find the right fit for your child By Deb German Your young daughter is begging for ballet lessons, but when you investigate local…
Addressing Picky Eating
By Alexa Trolley-Hanson “Ewww...I don’t like that!” This phrase is enough to make any parent’s hair stand on end. In today’s busy world, mealtimes are stressful enough without arguments about…
Ask the Expert: The Importance of Play
By Susan Cowan Morse Play is not just important to human health — it is vital. When we look back over human history, we see that play is a mainstay…
After School at The Haven
By Laura Jean Whitcomb The house is quiet — until 3 p.m. Then the kids arrive from Hartford, Bradford, Lebanon, Enfield, Canaan and Claremont. Soon Bev’s House is bustling with…