For more than a decade, retirees lived in what felt like the financial version of a low-tide beach — beautiful, calm and absolutely no waves. Interest rates were stuck near zero. Bonds barely paid anything. CDs felt like decoration. And many retirees were forced to stretch their risk ...
Can I transplant a shrub this late in December? Yard and garden decisions are best made based on your local weather instead of the calendar. What are the overnight temperatures like? Are the daytime conditions mild or below freezing? Has wet weather kept soils soggy or is the soil in your ...
In 2011, the band Coldplay came out with a holiday song that has become a staple of the season, one that talks about challenges but also the ever-present hope that comes with seeing the Christmas lights that are mentioned in the song's title. The lyrics for the chorus highlight read: "Those ...
When we think about the holidays, the first thing that comes to mind might be the traditions we have with our families. Similarly, when we think about our childhood, it is likely that some of our most prominent memories are of the traditions we had as a family. There are many reasons why ...
Perhaps the most useful bit of wisdom I have come across during my work with children is to “insist on connecting.” Connectedness is the most effective prerequisite to be able to comfort, help, teach, redirect or discipline a child. The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University ...
Is there a right way to perk up my houseplants? I got a few plants when I moved into my house a couple of years ago and they’ve been fine, but lately I noticed that even though they don’t look sick, they don’t look great like they used to either. It’s normal for houseplants to slow ...
