Anything and everything is possible when you connect with the heart of a child. That’s what the recovery teams at Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center set out to accomplish each day, and they’ve been succeeding for 27 years. “Hope Haven originally started as a children’s shelter,” says John James, executive director. “A group of local […]
By Sanja Daniels While my calendar is jam-packed these days as a wife, mom, graduate student at The University of Southern Mississippi and intern at the Veterans Administration, I still enjoy a good DIY project. With the Christmas season upon us, and inflation hitting many of us hard, I’ve started a few projects that are […]
From Memorial Health System As we head into the winter months, you likely have heard of an illness called RSV that is surging nationwide and filling hospitals to capacity. So, what is this virus, how serious is it and what precautions should you be taking? Here, Memorial Health System answers your most pressing questions. WHAT […]
Being responsible for the care of another person is one of the most arduous roads to travel. You easily can find yourself stuck in a caregiving rut, as there is very little time and energy left after administering medicines, preparing or delivering meals, bathing, dressing, transporting to and from appointments, being a medical advocate and […]
It is hard to believe Christmas is around the corner! As much fun as the season can be, deciding what to get the kids in your life can be a struggle. If that sounds familiar, don’t despair; help has arrived! Featuring some of the year’s top toys, this handy gift guide is sure to give […]
School is a journey, and sometimes that journey will take your child off course or down an unintended path. Even the best of students will find some subjects or concepts difficult, but when an academic issue becomes bigger or seems to be affecting your child for a while, it’s best not to ignore it. Here […]
Ample research shows that being read to and reading for fun sets a child up for academic success. Children who are ready to develop the foundation needed to learn to read, expand their vocabularies and learn to love reading early on. Children who are strong readers go on to perform well on assessments and on […]
