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Pack a Healthy Lunch

Children need proper nutrition on a daily basis, so lunch is an important meal. How can you make sure that your child is getting what he or she needs during the lunch hour?   The Director of Nutrition Services for . . . read more

What You Should Know About Smoke Alarms.

Since the late 1970s, smoke alarms have decreased fire deaths by almost 50 percent, according to the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org ). About 95 percent of American households currently have at least one smoke alarm . . . read more

Cold vs. Flu

What are common cold symptoms? Cold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat, which usually goes away after a day or two. Nasal symptoms, runny nose, and congestion follow, along with  a cough by the . . . read more

Beware of Winter’s Hidden Perils

In the winter months, some safety hazards are more obvious than others. Be on the lookout for these dangerous conditions: · Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can often be mistaken for the flu—achiness, headaches, and nausea. . . . read more

How to Shovel Snow Safely

Depending on what part of the country you live in, snow shoveling may be a big part of your winter. Follow these tips to shovel safely: • Warm up by stretching your arms, legs, and back before you begin. • Go slow and take . . . read more

Winter Wonderland Makes Sledding a Beautiful Choice

Remember the winters you experienced as a child? You would wake in the morning and dash to the window wishing that snow had fallen. At the first flake, you would be hoping lots of snow would fall. When mom and dad finally gave you the nod, . . . read more

Your Child May Not Learn Like You Do

You probably remember what school was like when you were a child. You know what subjects you enjoyed--and you may remember the subjects you didn't like. You also know how you learned new information the best. Maybe you retained more when you . . . read more

What Your Teens Are Doing Online!

Today’s young people are increasingly online—no surprise there—but they’re shifting their focus a little. Their biggest interest is social networking: 73 percent go online for Facebook or MySpace or some other Internet meeting place. . . . read more

Know Your Teenager’s Friends

Parents never stop worrying about their children. And it gets worse if your child starts keeping company with friends who don’t seem to be a good influence. Before any problems begin, follow these tips: Be involved. Pay . . . read more

Keep Your Responsibilities at Home in Balance

Do the laundry, wash the dishes, get to the pediatrician, run errands--your to-do list sometimes seems endless, but your time is finite. If you feel you're doing most of the chores, don't just grumble to yourself about it. Here are three . . . read more

Regular Meetings Encourage Better Communication

Yes, you're busy. Your spouse and your kids are busy, too. That's all the more reason to hold regular family meetings to compare schedules, share ideas and problems, and keep the lines of communication open. Here are some guidelines . . . read more

Stop the "Shut Ups" in Your House

It feels degrading. It feels sad. It feels like you have done something wrong that your child would say something so rude. But the truth is, children do say "shut up" to their parents at many different ages. Sometimes, even toddlers pick up . . . read more

 
 

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