As the last days of summer vacation are wrapping up, parents start to check off their back-to-school to-do lists, ensuring children are ready for their first day. In addition to backpacks and classroom supplies, new shoes often are at the top of the shopping list to accommodate growing feet. According to Chris Otto, athletics merchandiser...

Kids’ feet grow and change quickly, which means you’ll likely be shoe shopping this back-to-school season. As you head to the store, consider these tips and insights from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Find the right fit: “Your child’s feet can grow up to two sizes in six months, so you need...

It’s back-to-school time. As you send the kids off to school, you should consider joining them for your joy, health and well-being. We live in a time of unlimited learning opportunities, and earning a degree through formal education is only one way to achieve the benefits of lifelong learning. One of the joys of being...

I was demoted to Group B reading group in fifth grade. This reduction in rank was a tragic event for me. I always had been an honors student. In first grade, I was in an honors math program. I could leave the regular math class to attend a special counting class. I was in the...

One of my biggest passions in life is to help caregivers learn new skills. When I ask them what kinds of new skills or perspectives they would like to learn, the answer usually is the same: They want to learn more about being the best caregiver they can be. They want this out of devotion...