Eight Tips for Taming Kids’ Tech Obsession

BY MICHELE KAMBOLIS Technology is changing childhood, with as many opinions on healthy usage as there are gadgets to distract us. While technology holds possibilities and benefits, there are known drawbacks associated with over-usage. According to the latest release from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the average eight to 10 year old may be in front of a screen up to eight hours a day. Teens top the list as excessive tech users, with many […]

Social Security “Clarifies” Rules on Proof of Disability

LIVING WITH A DISABILITY BY JERRY LEVINSON In February of 2014 the SSA proposed regulations that required disability claimants to inform it about their disability claims. In March, it provided further clarifications. The Social Security Administration (SSA or “Administration”) believes some (perhaps many) of the individuals who apply to it for disability benefits aren’t being completely candid or forthcoming in the evidence they submit to support their claims. Notably, the SSA finds such submissions are […]

5 Ways To Make A Smooth Transition From Military Life

BY AVA COLLINS Remember that a work environment helps you to reconnect with the civilian world and also assures financial safety for your family, as well as your own needs. Ex-military personnel are bound to feel some sort of resistance when transitioning into civilian life. Even though being around family and friends once again is joyful and uplifting, the simplicity of routine existence can be rather complex for someone who’s used to the structure and […]

Enlightened Perspective

These “random thoughts” were written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words. Mr. Rooney shared many of his perspectives on the TV Show “Sixty Minutes”. A Peabody Award Recipient and Army WW II Veteran, Mr. Rooney passed away at the age of 92 but not before he penned these words which offer us so much. Thought I would share them with you: I’ve learned …. […]

MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT

BY JENNIFER WOODWORTH, PSY.D According to the 2012 Military Spouse Employment Report, 38 percent of military spouses have earned a Bachelor’s Degree and 32 percent have a Master’s Degree or higher. Even with the education, military spouses are underemployed in comparison to their civilian counterparts. When Tiffany first met Dave in 2003, she was coaching and managing a cheerleading organization in north county San Diego. She was also working part time in the mall at […]