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The Great Cookie Caper

The Great Cookie Caper

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio The holidays are edging ever-closer and you know what that means – it’s almost time for Christmas cookies! Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, butter, sugar, gingerbread… it’s tough to find a cookie you don’t like, at least in my family. Still, it can be a challenge to find enough time and energy to make all the different flavors of cookies you love, re... »

A Dickens Descendant

A Dickens Descendant

By Kathryn Finegan Clark Photo courtesy Shutterstock.com Charles Dickens did not visit the Lehigh Valley during his American tours in the 1800s, but his great-great grandson is not making the same mistake. Though not following the same route, Gerald Charles Dickens still walks in his ancestor’s footsteps in another way, breathing life into the words of his famous forebear.... »

To Your Health: Can Too Much Exercise Be  Bad for You?

To Your Health: Can Too Much Exercise Be Bad for You?

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Sports and exercise carry the spirit of competition proudly. Finishing well in a race or winning a match can also inspire us to push our limits, looking for that next “personal best.” Team sports, individual competitions, and the personal goals that we set for ourselves can all make living a healthy, active lifestyle even more exciting. It seems we ... »

A Homemade Halloween: Costumes for Kids

A Homemade Halloween: Costumes for Kids

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Halloween costumes have changed dramatically from the times when we were kids. I remember being about seven and wanting in the worst way to be a flamingo for Halloween that year. (Don’t ask me why. I’m still not sure.) My mom – who rarely backed down from a heartfelt plea – agreed to help me make the costume. The funniest part of it is looking... »

The Tale of Count Dracula

The Tale of Count Dracula

By Kathryn Finegan Clark Want to hazard a guess how many people clad in Dracula costumes will walk, stalk, creep or crawl the streets of the Lehigh Valley on Halloween? The mask, with pale, piercing eyes, blood-red lips and fiercely pointed incisors has long been a favorite of those for whom Halloween means horror – not to mention the handsome formal garb and that sweeping... »

Tablet Tools: Good Apps for Students

Tablet Tools: Good Apps for Students

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Today’s technology makes it easier than ever to keep your kids interested in the world around them. Many schools now introduce iPads and tablets into the classroom, and even more families have them at home. Whether your children have their own iPads or you share one as a family, you can inspire much more than game playing with these cool tech device... »

Education Information: Top Blogs and Websites for Parents

Education Information: Top Blogs and Websites for Parents

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Think it gets easier when your child reaches school age? Think again. You may have survived potty training and temper tantrums, but now you’ve moved onto new adventures in parenting – managing behavior and attention issues and staying on top of your children’s homework and tests, not to mention coaching appropriate interactions between your children... »

6 Summer Bummers and Ways to Avoid Them

6 Summer Bummers and Ways to Avoid Them

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio From hitting the beach to family hikes, swimming, playing outdoor sports, or simply doing more gardening and yard work, the summer time offers us delightful weather and longer daylight hours to enjoy as we do some of our favorite things. But, with the summer fun can come a slew of health troubles. Keep reading for some of the most common summer heal... »

New Mom, New Appreciation

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio They always tell you life changes so much when you have kids. I think we all try to prepare ourselves to some extent, but no one really knows exactly what to expect until we find ourselves in the middle of it. From unexpected exploding diapers at the doctor’s office (with the diaper bag forgotten in the car) to juggling all the chores and stress of ... »

Mercy Special Learning Center

By Kathryn Finegan Clark When children with special needs pass through the doors of Mercy Special Learning Center in Allentown they enter a new world, a place designed especially for them. They are not pressed to fit into that school world; from the beginning of the day until its end, teachers make sure that world adjusts to their special needs, encouraging them and helpin... »

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