What to Teach Your Kids in Case They Get Lost

What to Teach Your Kids in Case They Get Lost Most parents experience at some time that sickening moment when they realize that they have lost sight of their child when they are out and about. By taking a few precautionary measures, parents and caregivers can minimize the risks and have a plan for what… Read more »

Learning Disabilities: Finding Your Child’s Passion

Learning Disabilities: Finding Your Child’s Passion Parents of children with learning disabilities are often told to find the child’s passion—be it sports, music or something else—and use it to teach other skills. A mother whose son has dyslexia said it has been a constant battle trying to figure out what sort of sport inspires him…. Read more »

Indoor Air Dangers to Kids

Indoor Air Dangers to Kids Many people think of air pollution as only being a problem when you step outside. But the fact is, it can be just as big of a problem inside your home. Many normal household products emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs that can cause problems like headaches, rashes, nausea and… Read more »

Beat the Heat Wave

Beat the Heat Wave It sure is hot out there and it can be hard to keep the kids engaged without breaking the bank. We have a few suggestions on how you can keep cool with your kids this summer: Have a water fight! Fill up some water balloons and let the kids go to… Read more »

Avoid Common Shopping Mistakes

Avoid Common Shopping Mistakes Even with the best of intentions about healthy food and nutrition, we can still make mistakes when we actually go out to shop. There are a number of common mistakes and misperceptions that even people who thought they were well-informed can make. One common mistake is paying more for brown eggs… Read more »

Teach Problem Solving for Lifelong Success

Teach Problem Solving for Lifelong Success Problem solving is a skill that’s applicable to all facets of your children’s lives—from school to relationships to their first job. Here are six steps to teach your children how to tackle any problem they’re facing: • Identify the problem. This is the most important step, and often the… Read more »

ER vs. Clinic: Which to Choose?

ER vs. Clinic: Which to Choose? Hospital emergency rooms are stretched thin by almost 130 million visits a year. Many of these visits are triggered by complaints that could be handled more efficiently at same-day clinics or pharmacy care centers. How do you know which to choose? Visit an emergency room if the following problems… Read more »

Eat Right to Avoid the Flu

Eat Right to Avoid the Flu It’s never too late to protect yourself (and your friends and family) from the flu. A flu shot may be your best line of defense, but you can also keep the flu virus at bay with help from these foods: Chicken soup. Once again, your mother was right. Chicken… Read more »