The aging process is rarely kind, and limits to mobility become more pronounced as the years pass. Still, more than two-thirds of adults age 50 and older would prefer to age in place — that is, remain independent in their…
Years ago, dorms were little more than a place to sleep with a bed and a desk. Today it’s all about housing, and some of that housing is spectacular. Amenities go far beyond a decent fridge and a stove. Think…
These days, many children are exposed to fusion cuisine and multicultural dishes from a very young age. Packing something different from the typical brown-bag lunch is a fun way to incorporate a variety of nutrient-rich foods into their daily diets.…
From accidents and illnesses to injuries and infestations, the world can attack your kids in a million different ways. Since you can’t protect them from everything, your best bet is to separate the unlikely nightmare scenarios from those that pose…
To many families, preschool is a chance for tots to get used to a classroom setting, carry a cute backpack, and make some haphazard art projects. But that’s not always the case. In some of the nation’s biggest cities, preschools…
Fruit roll-ups, granola bars, yogurt tubes and mac n’ cheese cups are just some of the food items marketed to children for lunchtime. Unfortunately, many foods aimed at kids are overloaded with refined sugar, starch, salt, and a long list…
Prying a child away from a smartphone or iPad may be easier said than done, but it can certainly be accomplished. And there’s no better time than summer, when kids…
While still fun for adults, amusement parks cater primarily to young children, the ones most excited by meeting fictional characters and riding the teacups. But what about the adults —…
What time is it? If it’s not a digital watch or a phone screen, some kids are downright stumped. And telling time isn’t the only traditional skill or activity getting…
Spun sugar has been a treat around the world for centuries. But it wasn’t until a dentist — of all people — named Dr. William Morrison and confectioner John C.…
Just like humans need exercise to maintain their health, so do animals. Fortunately, getting fit together is a new trend, with classes popping up in everything from goat yoga to…
Many people dream of furthering their education even later in life, and it can be very affordable or even free to do so. One the best perks of getting older…
Ready for back-to-school madness? Even if you’re not, big-box retailers such as Target are. Like arch rival Walmart, Target will be saving some of its best prices on basics such…
Nothing beats a trip to the beach, especially when you bring your dog. States such as California and Florida have dozens of dog-friendly beaches, but you can find sandy stretches…
How much are couples spending on their big day? Nationwide, the average in 2017 was just under $25,800, according to data collected by The Wedding Report. But depending on where…
Whether it’s exchanging vows on a tropical island or saying “I do” in Las Vegas, about a quarter of all engaged couples say they want a destination wedding. But the…
Gone are the days when weddings were a predictable affair with a church ceremony and a bland hotel-ballroom reception. Today, many couples try to show a little more personality on…
It’s all fun in the sun…until someone gets burned. You can lather on sunscreen and reapply, but sometimes you just forget. This summer season, if you misplaced your sunscreen or…