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    The kinder, gentler divorce

    It is not hard to find a country music song about love gone wrong and divorce, but does splitting up always have to end in an ugly legal battle? Not really, if both parties can agree to a non-adversarial divorce method. It’s hard to find an area in the law with more important issues than […]

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    Gratefuls

    2020 has been a tough year for most of us, but as we head into the holiday season, it’s important to count our blessings. Here, some thankful local women share their perspectives and insights about gratitude. Rita Green OWNER OF GEAUX FIG — AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE FIRM To be grateful means to show appreciation for […]

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    Developing differently

    High School sophomore Roman Scott may look like a typical 15-year-old — but every day, he lives with a condition that affects how he experiences the world. At age 3, Roman was diagnosed with autism, a disorder that affects one in 54 children in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When […]

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    4 tips to encourage reading in the digital age

    By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington Parents, as you know, today’s generation of students has grown up with technology. It isn’t an add-on, or something they think about separately, but rather, it’s integrated into everything they do in and outside of school. Technology certainly offers many advantages to students of all ages, but does it lead […]

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    Great books for kids

    Run out of reading material for your little ones during the pandemic? Here are some popular selections to add to your library: “I’VE LOVED YOU SINCE FOREVER” “Today” Show anchor Hoda Kotb created this book in tribute to her adopted daughter, Haley Joy, and as a testament to the unbreakable bond between parent and child. […]

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    How to deal with different types of learning problems

    For some students, school doesn’t come easy. Some struggle with broad learning difficulties while others lack important skills, making it challenging for them to achieve grade-level expectations and get good grades. Here are a few common types of learning troubles and ways to address them at home: ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) There are different […]

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