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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you are like me, you may have postponed a few garden tasks because of our mild November weather. Some of the tasks I have neglected are included in the following list along with a couple of items you may not have considered yet. For the most part, December is a great month to enjoy the ...

Tis the season of spending. The National Retail Federation predicts 2025 will be the first $1 trillion holiday shopping season — up roughly 4% from an estimated $976 billion in 2024 — which means most people will be making a lot more purchases in the coming weeks. But while it may be ...