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Should Your Child Be Held Back a Grade?

When a parent first hears that his or her child may be held back a year in school the news can be quite a shock and seem to be entirely negative. However, holding a child back a year can be a positive thing for the child allowing him or her to further learn and mature without the potential struggles that would have com… read more

What To Do In Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is the state's second largest city and from its founding it has boasted a beautiful climate and culture. Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, it's still possible to hike to the top of the 14,000 foot summit or take the Cog Railway up to catch the view. The city continues to offer a wide range of cultural… read more

Adoption & Your Family

Adopting a child is not an easy process. It's ironic, especially considering how many needy children there are in the world! However, if you want to adopt it may take several years, that is if you qualify. The choices are private adoption, foreign adoption, open adoption and independent adoption. Each has its own costs… read more

Are Vaccines Safe?

Today children in North America are no the most vaccinated on the Earth. Does this mean they are stronger and healthier or potentially going to be at greater risk to suffer from the negative side effects that vaccines can often have. Today it's considered normal that in the first 18 months of life a child will receive … read more

Flappers & Women's Emancipation

The so called Roaring Twenties was a wild and crazy period full of flappers dancing the Charleston, speakeasies and glamor. Women performers like Josephine Baker, Maud Allan and Tallulah Bankhead challenged women's roles and sexuality by performing powerful, provocatives dances and they were greatly admired by women. S… read more