by freelance writer Riley Herder Heading into a new year is always a good time to evaluate one’s lifestyle and prepare for making improvements. Many take the year’s starting months to toss out the old and welcome in the new, and this often means trying to finally get the... more
by freelance writer Riley Herder In recent times, the topic of whether or not to vaccinate children has become quite controversial. It is understandable -- on the macro level, it involves containing the spread of infectious diseases, and on a personal scale it includes allowing our own small children to... more
Enter a caption... by freelance writer Riley Herder Chinchillas are cute, curious little creatures that might be just the pet you are looking for. They are often quite cuddly, a favourite of young children, and can live up to ten or more years. They also are relatively easy to... more
by freelance writer Riley Herder Christmastime is all about traditions. In our house, the hanging of the Herrnhuter Stern, or Advent Star, dusting off the “Charlie Brown Christmas” LP, and taking a drive to the Christmas tree farm are all part of it. But perhaps the biggest tradition for... more
by freelance writer Riley Herder In any type of career, the saying is true that you are never finished learning. As a caregiver, it is certainly not different. Caregivers are usually hungry for new or improved skills to either help them perform their jobs better or increase the opportunities... more
by freelance writer Riley Herder There are some occasions in which receiving a gift is far more stressful than it is flattering. Nobody likes having to repackage unwanted gadgets or clothes, search for receipts and find a way to get them back to the retailer. But when you’ve been... more
by freelance writer Riley Herder There is no shortage of issues to be worried about concerning the future of our planet. As our global population soars, human impact on Planet Earth has never been more destructive—polar ice caps are melting at extraordinary rates, hunger abounds, many regions are experiencing... more
by parenting expert Emma Bradley At the time of writing, we are in a national lockdown in England and the question on everyone’s lips is what about Christmas? Is it too early to put the tree up? Will we be able to see family and friends during the holiday... more