Featured, Seasonal Issues
Summer Tips for Having Fun and Staying Healthy
The lazy days of summer are finally here! Have you been having fun with your family so far? We’ve been enjoying the nice weather and taking advantage of not having such zany schedules.
Featured, Seasonal Issues
Editor’s Corner: Summer Update!!
Hi! It's been a while since I've posted a true Editor's Corner but I have a fantastic excuse - I've been writing a book...and it's just about ready for launch!
Featured, Parenting & Family, Teens
Teens Need Involved Parents
Are you an “opt in” teen parent or an “opt out” teen parent? And, does it matter? I think it does!
Digital Life, Featured
Are you tethered to digital life? Try unplugging!
How many screens are you plugged into each day? I added up my screen use recently and was up to 4 by 10am: my iPhone, TV for the morning news, my laptop and a satellite computer monitor plugged into my laptop.
Bug Of The Month, Infections & Immunizations
Bug Of The Month: Lyme Disease
Posted on 09 July 2010
Ticks are common over the summer - and so are concerns about Lyme Disease. Knowing what to do will not only give you peace of mind but dramatically decrease the spread of illness from the tick to members of your family. Continue Reading
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Parenting & Family, Seasonal Issues
Amusement Park Adventure For Fun and Safety
Posted on 15 June 2010
Have you seen the new Six Flags ad recently? Talk about a catchy way of getting us Metro-Westers out of our niche and heading west! Continue Reading
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Sports & Fitness
Safety Issues with Backyard Trampolines and Water Slides
Posted on 15 June 2010
It never fails. In fact, not only can I count on this, so can you: 2 kids + 1 back yard trampoline = injury The injury can be mild to major and can involved one or both kids but it WILL happen and often includes sprains, contusions, lacerations, head traumas, spinal traumas, dislocations, bumps, bruises and concussions. Safety nets don’t prevent these from happening; they just prevent your kids from getting injured on the ground. Continue Reading
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Bug Of The Month, Diseases & Conditions
Bug of the Month: Animal Bites
Posted on 15 June 2010
Common Household Pets: Hamster, cat, dog, guinnea pig, ferret, gerbil, rabbit, mouse Do these pets carry a rabies risk? No. Can I get infected from being bitten by my pet? Yes. Mouths of pets have bacteria and can infect you. As with all bites and cuts, you want to do the following: 1. Clean well [...] Continue Reading
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