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By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Imagine the scene: You’re idling in the school pickup line, heart full, ready to hear about the day. Your teenager climbs in, tosses their backpack like it’s made of lead, and the “interrogation” begins. You: “Hey! How was your day?” Them: “Fine.” You: “How was the math test?” Them: “I don’t…
By Tim Jon I was on a recent foray into our area’s attractions of interest, when a unique portion of our locality’s past sort of reached out and joined in on the visit: on my first-ever official tour of Union Cemetery in Leesburg, I suddenly found myself in the mythically named Potter’s Field. This was…
Submitted by Joshua Wolinski, Edward Jones Financial Advisor There’s a growing trend of divorce among those ages 50 and older, often called “gray divorce.” While finding yourself in this situation can feel overwhelming, it also can be an opportunity to reclaim your independence and create a life that reflects your dreams and values. Today, one-third…
By Tim Jon I remember the bright sunshine, tempered (and then some) by a cold, biting wind. I remember a longer drive from my “native soil” than I had expected; most of all I remember the more-than rewarding scenery: roaring (or was it “soaring?”) water smashing through the rocks, leaving a seemingly eternal spray in…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. If you’ve ever heard of the “marshmallow test,” you might remember the classic experiment where children were offered one marshmallow now or two if they waited. The ability to delay gratification—choosing a future reward over an immediate one—has long been tied to persistence, emotional regulation, and long-term success. But what does…
Submitted by Joshua Wolinski, Edward Jones Financial Advisor If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future. What if one tool could help with all these goals? A workplace retirement plan might be that solution and can, directly or indirectly, offer benefits…
By Tim Jon With few exceptions I’ve always been a person who’s obeyed the laws of the land; I find life is just—generally speaking—much easier that way—probably for everyone concerned. This adherence to our social conventions keeps me from doing certain things and—in today’s instance – from going to the wrong places. I believe the…
Submitted by Joshua Wolinski,Edward Jones Financial Advisor The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could affect your wallet. Whether you’re saving for retirement, funding your child’s education or supporting your favorite charity, here’s are a few things you need to know about the tax…
Dr. Mike, Our son is 7 years old. His teacher contacted us to discuss the school doing an evaluation on him since he is having attention problems, hyperactivity and behavior problems, and language learning problems in the classroom. She also said that he seems to get anxious socially with the other kids often. She suggested…
New Year’s financial resolutions: Making them stick Submitted by Joshua Wolinski, Edward Jones Financial Advisor As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly. Financial goals consistently top the list of New Year’s resolutions. A 2025…