by Malia Jacobson Playdates were anything but playful for Piper Leslie’s two older children, 11-year-old Kaylee and 10-year-old Kyle. “When we first started  playdates, Kaylee was usually the one to have friends over,” she says. “Kyle has Asperger’s syndrome and has a harder time making friends, and I never wanted him to feel left out, …

by Myra Beth Haskell If you are a parent of a teenager and you’ve never heard of hookah, you need to start educating yourself on the topic. Hookah is an ancient method of smoking that has been catching on in the US, and teenagers have been quick to pick up on this new trend. Although cigarette …

by Myra Beth Haskell Adolescence is often a tumultuous time as teens slowly prepare for the adult world, coming to terms with their changing bodies and increasing responsibilities. When you add the upheaval that divorce inevitably brings to the family dynamic, a teen’s world – already filled with extremes – is quickly thrown into a tailspin. Even though teens are …

by Denise Morrison Yearian Most women experience some form of postpartum mood disturbance following the birth of their child. For many, the symptoms are mild and disappear within two weeks. But a small percentage of mothers go on to develop depression, one or more postpartum mood disorders, or even psychosis. The good news is, with intervention …

Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 2 quarts water 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 5 black peppercorns 6 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1 pinch dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sliced carrots 1/2 cup …

Ingredients: 3 cups refrigerated shredded hash browns 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 links Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage 6 eggs 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish Directions:                          Place 12 paper liners in a …