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The Truth About Autism

By Sara Vigneri The weather was hot and sticky and I was begging my daughters to get dressed and out the door. My frustration level was rising as the volume of their complaints over being rushed increased. Heading outside, I turned to my nine-year-old and said, “You brushed your teeth, right?” She gave me a look and then ran up the stairs to brush her teeth while I stood s... »

Making Good “Sense:” Speech and Hearing Basics

By Sara Hodon Listen up! Your regular daily routine, including your job, might be causing some permanent damage to your hearing. Maintaining good aural health isn’t a top priority for many of us; in fact, most adults would probably agree that hearing is one of the five senses they most take for granted. But a few factors, namely age and work environment, can take their tol... »

School Days: How to Know Which One is Right For Your Child

By Ruth Heil We know that learning is crucial to child development and unless children participate in, and enjoy school, they might not excel. Yet some kids just do not do well in the standard school environment, for many reasons: Some require individualized attention. Some have learning disabilities or challenges while some need a strict regimen to stay focused. Some need... »

Choosing a Tutor

By Mary Beth Schwartz Cargo pants, Henleys, light-up Buzz Lightyear sneakers—check. Toy Story 3 backpack/lunch tote combo—check. School lunch must-haves—check. Folders, notebooks, pencils, erasers, paper, crayons—check. It’s back to school. But before long, some parents must start shopping again. This time, it’s not for an item at the local  store—it’s for a tutor to help ... »

Market Yourself with In-Demand Skills

By Andy Cook First, the Lehigh Valley boasts two community colleges:  Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), and Northampton Community College (NCC). Community colleges offer quality education that is both affordable and accessible. You may want a two-year associate’s degree, or perhaps a program which lets you transfer to a four-year college or university to complete you... »

Rising Above Expectations: The Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Don’t be surprised if you start to see more small businesses popping up in the Lehigh Valley. Lehigh University’s Dexter F. Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation offers students, faculty, and alumni guidance in recognizing their ideas and seeing them through to fruition as successful enterprises, whether for-profit, non-pro... »

Cool After-School Jobs for High School Students

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio An after-school job provides more than just a weekly paycheck for your high school student. You can look forward to a child who learns greater responsibility and discipline, courtesy and social skills, and of course, a chance of scoring an even better job next time around. Helping your high school student find and secure an after-school job can be a... »

Spotlight

Koi Creations 2521 Ringhoffer Road, Hellertown, PA 18055  |  (484) 860-3270 Koi Creations caters to the Koi and pond enthusiast and focuses on building and designing ponds and water gardens that range from 500 gallons to more than 30,000 gallons. The Lehigh Valley Builders Association honored Koi Creations for “Landscape Installations under $50,000.” Koi Creations has also... »

Location, Location, Location: Event Planning-in the Lehigh Valley

By Sara Hauff Doran One of the most important decisions you will make when planning a party or special event is where it will be held. Choosing the right caterer is another. It’s vital to take the time to research different venues and choose the one that fits your style and the goals you’ve set for your event. . Here are some Lehigh Valley area locations to consider and wh... »

Classic Cars, Vintage Appeal

By Andy Cook Our love affair with automobiles goes back to their invention in the late 19th century. Automobiles enabled us to go distances in a few hours which previously took days. The freedom of a driver’s license and a set of wheels opened up the world to us. It didn’t matter if it was the family station wagon, replete with wood-grain trim – it was a car!  What is it a... »

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