Just Thinking Out Loud:Men You Are Needed
By Marvin CatoTNCP CAN
I am an only child and I grew up in the foster care system and bounced from place to place. When I look back on my life, I realize that I am a statistical anomaly.
By Marvin CatoHoliday Activities for Kids
Visit the library and make some fun gifts during the holidays.
By Jean Bolley,
Head Librarian at CADL Foster
From now until the end of the year it seems like our schedules get packed with holiday events. While children love a lot of things about the holidays, one downside for them is all the waiting—waiting for dinner to be served, waiting to open gifts, waiting for this, that and the other.
By Jay BobbinWolfgang Puck: A perfect pizza
You can prepare the pizza dough several hours or up to several days ahead.
The Trick To Avoiding Unwanted Holiday Pounds: Get Organized
Once December hits, it’s an eating and drinking roller coaster ride and I’m the first one lining up. Whether it’s the goodies in the office, the after-work parties, or the weekend get-togethers, I definitely get caught up in the moment and indulge. I have to remind myself that while it’s once a year, I don’t have to have everything…
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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-24
Dear Readers,We as people have a lot of work to do. When it comes to negativity and reflecting on our views towards others, it is prudent sometimes to just keep your thoughts to yourself.
Giving Wisely This Holiday Season
By Rick GarciaThis time of year, mailboxes and inboxes are filled with requests for charitable donations with the same message – financial support is needed now more than ever. But in these tough economic times, how can families ensure that their dollars will do the most good?
Your Other 8 Hours: How Healthy Are You?
By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services
I wrote recently about how you can start closing the gap between the life you are living and your best life … but I received some reader complaints.
The Kid’s Doctor: Coughs and colds are nasty, but antibiotics are not the answer
Get smart about the way you treat colds and coughs. By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
The prescribing of antibiotics is highest for young children. But, antibiotics need to be used appropriately in order to ensure that they’re effective, as well as to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Retire Smart: Giving gifts at the holidays
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
The holiday season is one of the rare occasions when we’re going to focus on spending money, rather than saving or investing it. After all, I don’t want to be known as “Scrooge McSchlesinger”! The following is a holiday grab-bag of ideas.