What else do you need besides those things you learned in a public relations textbook and on the job? The following list has some items you probably already have, but some you could hone. Here are five things every PR pro needs in his or her repertoire.
The Cabell County Family Resource Network and its partners recently released the Pathways to Summer Fun Guide. The online and paper guide give local resources to parents and others. Here are five of our favorite ideas to engage in some summer fun with your kids — or with a significant other, friend or yourself!
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all remedy for anxiety and other mental health issues. What works for me may not work for you and others. My one hope is that you can glean some sort of working ratio to balance your own life and anxiety. Here are five ways I have managed my anxiety over the last six months.
This May (and National Mental Health Awareness Month), I finally began telling my authentic story with anxiety and my love/hate relationship with it. All of who have a mental health disorder know the downsides to it. I’ve focused on the negative in order to know where my behaviors and belief systems were born inside my brain. Now, it’s time to acknowledge and celebrate the gifts my anxiety has given me in my almost 30 years on this earth.
Summer getaways don’t have to take you far. HEre are some of our intern LeAnna’s favorite local summer spots in West Virginia and Ohio! From roller coasters to outdoor fun, her list has it all!
The Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center merger may have more of an effect on the city of Huntington and more specifically the citizens of Huntington than many of us may realize. Our intern LeAnna Owens gives us a rundown.
I think the secret to feeding your kids healthy snacks is good old trickery 😉. Here are some of my favorite recipes to ensure your child gets a #GoodBeginning. Adults can also enjoy them, too! Here are three ideas to try with the kids in your life.
The new Building Our Babies Box helps parents establish trust and security with their babies while easing some of the stress that comes along with raising a baby. It’s perfect for new and seasoned parents, as well as caregivers. It’s a one-stop shop for baby education and activities. We’re going to give you a preview of the Building Our Babies Box. But, don’t worry — we won’t spoil the fun for you and your baby!
Like many writers in the world of Instagram, I participated in March’s #InstaWriMo challenge from the folks at National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo). I have never really opened up about my writing process, successes and challenges, and I found this experience to be a rewarding one. This is a Wizard-behind-the-curtain moment for me.
No matter your political opinion, you should be concerned about the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica breach. What is the main takeaway from this debacle? For communications pros, it’s simple: Be ethical in everything you do.
Planning your own wedding as a public relations professional is both a blessing and a curse. On and before May 13, 2017, my PR skills helped me cultivate #StatenOfOurUnion -- but not without the cost of stress. Learn from my example! Here are five things I learned during the wedding-planning process.
As we head into 2018's wedding season, many soon-to-be brides will be happy to know that Hourglass Omnimedia is just the place to find the latest trends in 2018 weddings! Our intern LeAnna breaks down the latest trends in color schemes, themes, food, dresses or creative new ideas you’re looking for.
During the month of February, Hourglass Omnimedia posted #lovenotes about the business. See the gallery of images and read this blog to see some of our main loves. Despite the ebbs and flows of the business, there are three main reasons why I love having my own business. Special appearance by our baby muse!
February is Children’s Dental Health Month and an easy way to teach your child to always brush his or her teeth at night is to make a bedtime routine that’s both easy to follow and fun! As part of the Brush, Book, Bed campaign, our intern LeAnna would like to share with you her favorite childhood stories her own mother used to read to her.
Starting your child’s dental health routine from an early age can help him or her develop the necessary skills and habits that will carry over into adulthood and also combat the child’s (and parents’) fear of the dentist. February is National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month, and the Cabell County Family Resource Network and its partners continue to communicate the importance of children’s dental health.
I’m not just another millennial “obsessed” with self-care. If I didn’t practice it in some form, my perfectionistic brain would usurp every one of my senses and leave me in an overwhelmed, crumbled heap of anxiety in my bed. Self-care isn’t just another buzzword created by millennials to help us forge our place in this world and to add to our master list of resolutions. It's more.
Huntington, West Virginia, has the highest rate of deaths due to substance abuse disorders in the United States, according to PBS. Though substance abuse has swept the nation, other cities have not been more affected than the city of Huntington. Our first-ever (!) intern talks about her experience with the epidemic.
