For some parents, raising a child can seem more of a burden than a blessing. Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) believes all children should be supported by family, and they work to mitigate some of the stress of parenting by making quality early childhood education available to all children, regardless of background. IWSE, founded […]
Work with Mother Nature and make smart watering decisions for your garden during the final weeks of summer.
Communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia requires patience and understanding. Individuals with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions. They also have more trouble understanding others. The Alzheimer’s Association® provides tips and techniques that can be used to help a person with Alzheimer’s communicate more effectively. Be patient and […]
With gas prices pushing $5 a gallon in the Chicago area, Earth Day is a great time to start teaching your children the importance of conservation and care for the planet. Celebrated on April 22 this year, Earth Day began in the 1970s in Wisconsin as a simple “teach-in” day. By 1990, it was […]
