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It’s not always easy picking out a gift for someone, especially if that someone is your child’s friend. What current toys do they not already have? When in doubt, gift a good book. It’s a classic, fool-proof choice, and an essential great read never goes out of style. Check out …

With the growing popularity of cannabidiol — or CBD oil — many spas and wellness centers across the country have taken notice of the cannabis extract’s potential health benefits and anti-inflammatory properties. And now, consumers here will have the opportunity to incorporate CBD oils into service offerings exclusively at the …

The sun descended into the ocean, a fiery orange ball igniting disco-like flashes across the rolling waves. Sunburned, the kids were weary, beginning to fray. Parents faced the aftermath of a full day at the beach, involving lots of sand tracks through the house and messy baths because of said …

Sure, Mother’s Day gifts are always a pleasant surprise, but this holiday isn’t about spending a ton of cash — it’s about spending quality time with one of the most important people in our lives: Mom. Instead of a flower display or a sweet card, treat Mom (or yourself!) to …

All lasers are not created equal. That’s what I learned when my go-to person for facial rejuvenation, Christiane McCombie, a registered nurse at Chesapeake Plastic Surgery, suggested I have a Halo Hybrid Fractional laser treatment. Initially, I was skeptical. In the past, my face has endured innumerable peels, lasers and …

The long-awaited fourth quarter of the school year is finally here, and summer is right around the corner. But before you can head to the beach or plan all those backyard barbecues, pay attention to these five tips to end the school year with success. Sleep on it Prepare for …

Standing at the top of a towering sand dune more reminiscent of Scotland than Central Florida — yes, Central Florida! — my hands are sweaty and knees shaky as winds wallop my face. Below me, undulating terrain punctuated with sparkling lakes and acres of waving prairie grasses create such an …

See if this sounds familiar: Motivated by your New Year’s resolution to declutter, you binge-watched “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix in January and dutifully thanked a few pieces of outdated clothing and random kitchenware that no longer sparked joy in your life. You may have even inspired your …

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings are very important for children coping with special needs. “These meetings are very important because the IEP guides how the child will be educated and outlines goals for the child, interventions and any accommodations and services that will be provided,” says Dodd White, president and …

In the final verse of his poem, “My Bed is a Boat,” Robert Louis Stevenson writes, “All night across the dark we steer; But when the day returns at last, Safe in my room, beside the pier, I find my vessel fast.” Bedtime rituals are incredibly powerful, providing the comfort …