The Village Family Magazine
Managing Multiple Medications
More than 70 people die in the U.S. each day as a result of prescription drug overdose. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that an estimated 40 to 75 percent of elderly patients either forget to take their medications, overuse them, or take them improperly. Increased health problems as people get older, as well [...]
Boost Your Child’s Vocabulary—Five Strategies to Get Ready to Read!
Who can forget their child’s first word? Was it your name? A pet’s name? Whatever it was, it probably lit up your face with joy. It feels natural to praise our toddlers as they acquire new language skills daily, and a parent’s enthusiasm reinforces a child to speak additional words. But what about when your [...]
When it Pays to Hire a Pro: Five Things Best Done by a Professional
Some things in life are best left to the professionals. Though it may be tempting to save a few bucks by doing a project without professional input, there are at least five situations where you should consider using the experienced skillset of those in business to serve you. Retirement Planning Retirement planning is a strategy for [...]
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Managing Multiple Medications
More than 70 people die in the U.S. each day as a result of prescription drug overdose. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that an estimated 40 to 75 percent of elderly patients either forget to take their medications, overuse them, or take them improperly. Increased health problems as people get older, as well [...]
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Boost Your Child’s Vocabulary—Five Strategies to Get Ready to Read!
Who can forget their child’s first word? Was it your name? A pet’s name? Whatever it was, it probably lit up your face with joy. It feels natural to praise our toddlers as they acquire new language skills daily, and a parent’s enthusiasm reinforces a child to speak additional words. But what about when your [...]
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Project Recycling
By Amanda Peterson You don’t need an excuse to start a new, environmentally healthy habit, but it wouldn’t hurt to use Earth Day, April 22, to kick off increased recycling in your home. It’s easy to get the entire family involved, one little step at a time, and you’ll find yourselves making a positive impact [...]
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When it Pays to Hire a Pro: Five Things Best Done by a Professional
Some things in life are best left to the professionals. Though it may be tempting to save a few bucks by doing a project without professional input, there are at least five situations where you should consider using the experienced skillset of those in business to serve you. Retirement Planning Retirement planning is a strategy for [...]
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Start Saving Now
By Heidi Tetzman Roepke The temptation to spend money is everywhere. From the seemingly innocent daily stop at the coffee shop for a latte, to buying the latest electronic gizmo we “must” have, many of us spend more than we make. Debt snowballs, and soon we’re worried about making even the minimum payments on credit [...]
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A Little Bonding, Way Too Many Cabbage Leaves—and a Whole Lot of Gratitude
By Kathy Sena The baby monitor started squawking as I finished the dinner dishes. Walking into his room, I found my ten-month-old son, Matthew, sobbing and clutching the crib railing. We settled into the rocking chair, the glow from the night light shining across his pudgy cheeks, highlighting a tear and a quivering chin. As [...]
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New Fathers’ Guide To Mother’s Day
By Rick Epstein My wife’s first Mother’s Day fell flatter than the pancakes that no one made for her that morning. It was unjust. If ever a mom deserved to have a fuss made over her on Mother’s Day, it was Betsy. Labor had been difficult and surgical, and in the following months, her devotion [...]
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Quiet, Yet Diligent Work of Many Improves Community
I’m happy to share with our readers an important addition to The Village’s family of services. As of Dec. 1, 2011, First Step Recovery has become a part of our service delivery system. First Step Recovery is a licensed addiction treatment facility that provides comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and other drug dependency. The guiding principle [...]
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