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5 Amazing TED Talks EVERY Busy Parent Should Hear

“To be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.” – Unknown If you’re a parent, then by definition you’re busy and also quite possibly overwhelmed. When parenting overwhelms us, it’s time to rethink our approach and…

E&O, EPLI, and D&O Insurances Explained

Commercial general liability policies generally exclude errors and omissions insurance, employment practices liability insurance, and directors and officers coverages. What are these coverages and are they really needed? In today’s litigious world, business owners are at a greater risk for…

Update – Medical Marijuana in the Pennsylvania Workplace

The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act, also known as Act 16, is almost 4 years old. Two years ago, Pennsylvania’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened, and now, with more than 60 dispensaries open across the commonwealth, medical marijuana is readily accessible…

More than Just a Badge

As the only female chief of police in Lancaster County, Chief Lisa Layden understands the challenges some women in the field of law enforcement may face. But overall, “my law enforcement experience has been overwhelmingly positive,” she said. “I am…

PANDAS Disorder Isn’t Cute or Cuddly

When you read the word PANDAS, you probably envisioned a cute, cuddly animal native to China. Unfortunately, there is nothing cute or cuddly about the acronym PANDAS, which stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. The disorder…

In Pursuit of the Big 5

Our adventure to Botswana started with the desire to go on an African photo safari. We soon discovered there were too many safari choices, so we decided to consult with an expert and used Zicasso to find a travel agent…

Take a Fresh Approach to Taxes

The pages of the calendar have turned to not only a new year, but also a new decade! No pressure, but is there a better time for a fresh start? Most resolutions made in January are abandoned by mid-January, but…

Women Impact Philanthropy More Directly with Giving Circles

Women are increasingly going their own way in charitable endeavors. This is reflected in women’s giving circles, groups of women who create a common bond by coming together for a higher good. One woman may not always see the effect…

The Fabric of Her Life

Timbrel Chyatee always knew she wanted to live a life that helped others, “and I always thought it would be with children,” she said.  But her dreams changed after spending some time in India, where she was born.  “Seeing how…

Women in the Boardroom are on the Rise

For the first time in its 110-year history, General Motors has more women on its board than men. That’s a significant event because men typically have dominated corporate boardrooms across America. The emergence of women on corporate boards represents a…