Ambrosia Brody has covered education, breaking, and community news; served as a staff writer at USC and healthcare editor at Belmont Publications. She is a freelance writer, grant and copy editor.
6 Eco-Entrepreneurs Paving the Way Toward a More Sustainable Future
The impact a service-based business can have on the Earth may seem inconsequential when compared with Big Tech and larger corporations, but even small businesses have a part to play in tackling climate change. Especially since small to medium-sized businesses make up 90% of businesses worldwide, according to SME Climate Hub.
Considering the environmental impact and searching for sustainable solutions is top of mind for Rising Tide Capital sustainability entrepreneurs.
The Community Business Academy, Work in Action
Rising Tide Capital’s, Community Business Academy – Work in Action: New Brunswick
When Rising Tide Capital embarked on a mission to expand and enhance its program capacity to serve current and aspiring business owners in New Brunswick, it knew collaboration and meeting residents where they were, in their own community, was crucial.
Closing the Gender and Race Gap in Financial Health
Quintanna (QL) Walker, a Fall 2018 Rising Tide Capital Community Business Academy (CBA) grad, is making understanding how to use money for our highest benefit easier and making financial education accessible to everyone. The hope is that this skill set can promote economic well-being.
The Best Thermometers for Kids, Tested by Editors and Their Children
Given the many viruses, from common colds to COVID-19, whose symptoms include a fever, it's pretty essential to have a thermometer you can trust for your family. Instead of using the back of your hand to guesstimate if your child...
The Eufy SpaceView Video Baby Monitor Review: A Simple, Clear Choice
The eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor is an affordable option for parents who want reliable range, video, and audio, as well as the ability to add a second camera or to move it from place to place without a hassle.
Meet Mariel Acevedo, Founder of Leila’s Plants
When Mariel Acevedo wrote the blueprint for her boutique plant shop, Leila’s Plants, she envisioned a store that brought happiness, learning opportunities, and a wide range of plants to her community. Most importantly, her store had to have a specific vibe.
Now, customers walking into her store at The Shoppes At Jackson Hill, located at 351 Martin Luther King Drive in Jersey City, are immediately immersed in greenery and a sense of calm.
The Best Sunscreen for Babies to Protect That Precious Brand-New Skin
Before heading outdoors, protecting your baby's skin from the sun is probably one of your top priorities.
The Best Video Baby Monitors for Peace of Mind in the Next Room, or Miles Away
New parents want to keep a watchful eye on their babies, especially when they’re slumbering in their cribs. Some use video baby monitors for the various bells and whistles, like built-in lullabies or sleep-tracking features, while others want a monitor that alerts...
The Best Toddler Travel Beds We Tested for Good Nights on the Road
One of the challenges of traveling with toddlers is figuring out how and where they’ll get to sleep, even as their delicate nap and bedtime schedules are inevitably disrupted.
The Best Swim Goggles for Kids Who'd Rather Be In The Water Than on Land
Whether your child is swimming competitively or jumping into the pool for occasional summer fun, they could benefit from goggles to protect their eyes from chlorine and UV rays. Goggles are swim essentials for children who spend a lot of time in the water.
U-M Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Positively Affects Oral Health
A University of Michigan (U-M) study suggests that Medicaid’s dental coverage can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program in ways that help with their work and job searches. Findings from the study, “Beneficiaries’ Perspectives on Improved Oral Health and its Mediators After Medicaid Expansion in Michigan: A Mixed Methods Study,” can help inform policy decisions about the benefits of providing Medicaid dental coverage.
I wish my toddler still needed me
I watch as my daughter, this former resident of my belly and constant companion, runs away from me at full speed. Her focus is on claiming her independence, a milestone every parent wants their child to reach one day. But does it have to be today?
When did I become a spectator to my daughter's life? Once upon a time, not too long ago, I was the key player in her daily routine—I was her chef, her consultant on all things fashion, her driver and moral compass.
How Can Dental Practices Better Serve Patients Who Are Deaf?
Patients who are deaf are more likely to have difficulty securing dental appointments than the general population, according to a study that found dental clinics were six times more likely to deny a new patient request for an interpreter-related reason than primary care clinics.
I Dressed My Daughter in Early 2000s Trends
The early 2000s was such an exciting time. Not only was I a senior in high school, but I was finally allowed to start buying some of my own clothes, since I had a job. A good portion of my paycheck was spent at the mall on trucker hats, velour sweatsuits, and cargo pants. I never left the house without wearing my butterfly clips and Skechers, and you best believe I felt hot in those outfits while dancing with my friends to “Peaches and Cream," “It Wasn’t Me,” and “Goodies." So when I had the ...
Dear middle child: You fill a special spot in my heart
To my adventurous middle child,
My dearest second-born, how I love you so. I know you may at times forget just how special you are to me since your younger brother and older sister require my full attention more than ever these days.
I hope you understand when I tell you, “hold that thought real quick,” is not because I don’t want to hear what you told the boy on the playground or why bees are so important to the Earth, but because I want to sit on the floor, knee to knee, and give you all of...