When Coast Episcopal’s Head of School Jake Winter reached out to Melissa Flickinger to gauge her interest in teaching the school’s first transitional kindergarten class, Flickinger responded with a resounding “yes!” The University of Southern Mississippi graduate has 13 years of experience in preschool and elementary education, with the last four as a preschool intervention […]
By Dr. April Ulmer As a physician who focuses on the health of children’s gastrointestinal tracts, I often am asked, “How do I get my child to eat?” Over my many years of practicing medicine, I’ve come to learn that what parents really want to know is, “Am I doing this right?” or “Am I […]
With everything going on in your life, why do you make time for your annual physical? Maybe your insurance covers it. Maybe you want to ensure you are in good physical shape and catch any potential problems early. I believe the same can be said for your financial health. To ensure you are in good […]
Your business is special. Your business is unique. You work countless hours making your business better. How are you protecting your investment in your business? Each industry has unique hazard exposures that you must consider and against which you must be protected. Develop a worst-case scenario and determine which losses you can prevent or mitigate. […]
The car industry continues to face a significant shortage in key auto parts and new vehicles due to the pandemic. The lack of inventory is causing a spike in average car prices for both new and used cars. You can cash in on rising car values and refinance your auto loan. Here are some situations […]
The best marketing is word of mouth. Many of us have heard this phrase over the years, and that sentiment still holds true, even as marketing continues to evolve with the expansion of digital marketing tools and strategies develop. Customers expect brands and companies to say how great they are, so advertising from that vantage […]
With a history of working for government agencies, nonprofits and private businesses, I had put the idea of owning my own business on the back burner. Throughout my career, I have always worked for someone else. Although my husband and I have been co-owners of a local plumbing company, and I handle the administrative tasks […]
Despite being the owner’s daughter, Tiffany Boyte West got no special treatment at her father’s car dealership. “My dad was always the type of person to throw you into the deep end, and as long as he could still see your head bobbing, you were on your own to learn things for yourself,” recalls Boyte, […]
Those three special words aren’t the only way to express how you feel. From simple, thoughtful actions to grand gestures, here are some ideas for showing the love this Valentine’s Day and every day. Serve coffee and/or breakfast in bed. Hide a sweet note where he or she will find it at work or school. […]
By Christin LeBoeuf Do you know a woman with cardiovascular disease? Chances are you do. Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of women. It claims more female lives than all forms of cancer combined. Losing one woman to cardiovascular disease is one too many. Women experience unique stages through their lives that affect both overall […]
