When it comes to column writers, personality is everything. If you spend time around Addie Graffin, it doesn’t take long to find out she has plenty of it. The 38-year-old who lives in Platteville, Wis., wears many hats. She is a stay-at-home mom to two sets of twins, ages 3 and 5; a wife; a...

Every parent has a plan for introducing little ones to something new, and brushing their teeth and teaching a good oral care routine is no different. The makers of CloSYS toothpaste, oral rinses and oral sprays offer tips and insight on starting kids off right when it comes to oral care. 1 Baby teeth erupt...

It’s the time of year for many to think back-to-school. But what about also thinking back-into-fitness? Fall is the time of year for many to resume a regular routine and look for indoor fitness options and regular nutritious meals. But with so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This...

Dubuque author and illustrator Lindsey Chapman has published her second children’s book, “Clark & Cleo.” It features a giraffe that has trouble making friends at school because she’s self-conscious about how she looks. She learns not to dwell on her physical features, and instead, to focus on being kind to others and to herself. Her...

Ah, yes. Back-to-school. Back to early morning scrambles to make it out the door. Back to book bags, new shoes and sack lunches. Back to the normal routine. I know for some that your routine is anything but routine. Rushing here and there, juggling schedules for yourself and multiple kids. Healthy, home-cooked meals often don’t...