We’re focusing on nutrition in March. Believe it or not, it’s easier than you think to start eating healthy! All you need to do is take small steps each week to improve your nutrition and move toward a healthier you. The smallest of changes can make a big difference to[...]
Every home should have a carbon monoxide alarm. That’s because most of us have fuel-powered devices in or near our homes – including our cars, heating appliances, portable generators, and water heaters. And if any of those machines are left on for long periods of time or if they are[...]
Children are curious by nature, and it makes sense that they would be even more curious when it comes to medication. Many medications look and taste like candy. While it’s important to encourage our kids to explore and discover new things, when it comes to medication, we want to be[...]
We often think that bullying happens only at school. That assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Many children, in fact, are bullied before they ever walk into a school — they are bullied every day by parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and other loved-ones and friends. As parents, we play[...]
There’s a lot to learn about bike safety. Wear a Helmet We have a simple saying: “Use your head, wear a helmet.” It is the single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes. Watch this video to understand how important it is to[...]
Does your family do random acts of kindness (good deeds to help someone out or simply make their day brighter)? You should. It’s a great way to teach your children about the importance of carrying out kindness daily and becoming an everyday hero. It’s also a way for your family[...]
This is the time of year when children head back to school, and so it’s a good time to think about immunization. National Institute of Health defines immunization, also called vaccination or shots, as an important way to protect an infant’s health. Children must get at least some vaccines before[...]
Whether your kids are walking to school, the park or a friend’s house, here are a few simple tips to make sure they get there safely. The Hard Facts Unintentional pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of injury-related death in the United States for children ages 5 to 19. Teenagers are[...]
It’s called the “summer slide” — the tendency for students, especially those from low-income families who struggle with reading, to lose over the long summer months some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year. Students lose up to 30% of their school-year learning over the summer,[...]
It’s summertime in South Florida, and that means many families will be vacationing, potentially on or near the water. And if you have young kids and will be heading out to do water activities, you’ll need to know about life jackets. Making sure kids are wearing the right life jacket[...]
