Three “Must Have” Documents for Parents of a Child with Special Needs

Three “Must Have” Documents for Parents of a Child with Special Needs Although legal planning documents such as a health care proxy, power of attorney, last will & testament, etc. are an important part of any estate plan, if you are the parent of a child with special needs, these standard estate planning documents...

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? By Vincent J. Russo

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? By Vincent J. Russo Although Medicare and Medicaid are both federally funded health insurance programs, they have different eligibility requirements and the benefits differ. Who is eligible for Medicare? Who is eligible for Medicaid? Medicare is an entitlement program. This means that if you have worked...

On Having a Colicky Baby

I never really thought about what it meant to have a colicky baby. I knew it wasn't good but I didn't really think much about it. When my husband and I brought our baby girl home from the hospital after having her five weeks earlier than expected, we looked at...

Reflections from an Empty Nester

As my son went off to school, everyone kept asking me, "what are you going to do now that you're an empty nester?" Reflecting back on the past 18 years, I can still vividly remember taking my son home from the hospital. I can also remember taking my daughter home...