Developing impulse control in puppies
Puppies do what works for them in the moment, with little thought other than to seek instant gratification for their needs or pleasure. Things like jumping, pulling on a leash, and barging out of doorways are all a result of a lack of impulse control. For example,...
Salty air and fatherly wisdom
Letter from the editor Father’s Day along the Jersey Shore carries its own kind of magic. Some of my fondest memories are tied to the salt air and my husband’s steadfast presence with our children by the water. Whether we were crabbing off the dock, paddling on back...
Hey dads, this one’s for you
Ask any dad what he truly wants for Father’s Day, and it’s not the tie or the mug. It’s more summers at the shore, more Sunday morning pancakes, more cheering on his kids from the sidelines, more of those ordinary, irreplaceable moments with the people he loves....
Let’s trade! Join a plant swap for fun and free new plants
Whether you are a newbie gardener who wants to find ways to stock your garden or a seasoned gardener looking for variety, plant swaps are a fun way to fill your garden. Over the years, I have discovered interesting new plants through exchanges, and often made a new...
Financial lessons from my father
With Father’s Day upon us, many of you may be reflecting on the wisdom bestowed upon you by your dad, or if you’re a dad, you may be thinking about the lessons you want to teach your kids. As parents, we teach our kids about finances whether we know it or not....
