Parents have been asking me an earful of questions about how often to screen their infants, children and teenagers for hearing problems. Well let me see if I can make some noise on this important topic. Every year an estimated 6,000 babies are born in the United States with abnormal ...

Last Sunday at 0935 on the dot, and much to my surprise, I drove through the gate at Mt. Van Hoevenberg almost to the minute of my ETA. I was surprised for two reasons. One was, regardless of the event, I’m chronically late. So for me to arrive when I say I will, while not recorded in ...

As young parents, we suffered from the illusion of control. We knew with absolute certainty what paths our children would take, what sports they would play, what their personalities would be. Lord, we were foolish. But we knew ... we knew our children would love whole grains and vegetables, our ...

I know. It’s a “new to me” entrance to Cobble Hill. The upgrades for Lake Placid’s Cobble Hill began a few years ago, but the upper section is finally rerouted, graded and complete. (Jump for joy!) This trail has been a lifeline for me. If I needed to drop off a child at a dance ...