At age 4, Vicky Westra emigrated to Tampa from Cuba with her family with the goal of starting a new life and living the American dream. Fast forward, Westra is... Read More

Marne Sutten and her husband met in Germany during a military exercise and have been married for almost eight years.  They were married in Reykjavik, Iceland, in a civil service... Read More

Sharona Ross, MD, describes herself as “a 43 year old woman who wanted it all!”  All included becoming a surgeon and having four children. Born and raised in Israel, she... Read More

A home fire is something we hope never happens to us but most families don’t have a plan in place in case the worst does occur.  In 2009, fire departments... Read More

The day you buy your child his first bicycle is sure to be a milestone in your life. But it’s important to remember that bicycles are more than just a... Read More

With all of the excitement that builds up over the holiday season, it is understandable for individuals of all ages to feel a little gloom when it is all over.... Read More

Last year, the computer and video game industry had $10.5 billion in revenue. Since the days of Pac Man and Tetris, the booming industry has seen sales and profits rise... Read More

The first years of a child’s life is equally exciting and frightening for parents. It is amazing to see the miracle of human growth and development, but frustrating when parents... Read More

Many parents are trying to remove pesticides from their households, but avoiding pesticides all together can be very challenging. Many people don’t know exactly how to do it and where... Read More

Quick meals, snacks don’t mean unhealthy options. Between the chaos of extracurricular activities and distractions of technology and the convenience of fast food, the traditional family meal around the dinner... Read More

The killing of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in New York City is a stark reminder of how important it is to talk with our children about staying safe when we’re not... Read More

(By Angela Ardolino as seen on Daytime TV) With the school year coming to an end, now is the time for parents to start thinking about how to best occupy... Read More