Fireworks Safety: Leave the Lighting to the Pros
Tuesday June 30, 2009
Watching fireworks is a beloved tradition with my family. My kids love watching the colorful explosions from the back steps of their grandparents' lake house as they are shot ... Read More
There's never a good reason to leave a child alone in a hot car
Friday June 26, 2009
A news report this week of a Texas infant being left in a hot car while a young mother "dashed into the store" served as a grim reminder about how ... Read More
Keeping kids talking...to you!
Thursday June 25, 2009
My oldest child used to tell me everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING, about his life. Suddenly, it all stopped. For a while, I only got grunts and ... Read More
Feeling angry over the Kate and Jon separation
Tuesday June 23, 2009
I'm not a reality TV watcher, but couldn't help feeling sad and even a little angry over the news that Jon and Kate Gosselin are separating. Why should I ... Read More
New daycare reviews posted
Friday June 19, 2009
If you use a daycare you absolutely love, don't you want to share the news? At the same time, if you've experienced a daycare setting that you feel isn't ... Read More
Fun Activities to Do in June
Thursday June 18, 2009
It's officially summer this Sunday, and it comes not a moment too soon. There's so much to do in the month of June, where it is typically not too ... Read More
Planning no-stress summer fun
Tuesday June 16, 2009
I think my kids like the notion of summer better than the actual time off from school itself. How can that be, you say? The school year has ... Read More
UV safety: Tips for protecting your family's eyes from the sun
Friday June 12, 2009
My kids know to apply sunscreen before heading outdoors for an extended time or to swim in a neighbor's pool. They're even pretty good about wearing a hat and ... Read More
Plan a stress-free family outing for Father's Day: Dad will thank you!
Wednesday June 10, 2009
A tough economy continues to shape current family roles, with about 40 percent of fathers now working over 50 hours a week at work. Many dads are even working ... Read More
Mexican tragedy is a grim reminder to check safety procedures at your child's daycare
Monday June 8, 2009
A fire that swept through a daycare center in Hermosillo, Mexico, on Friday that tragically killed at least 35 children (with the death toll continuing to rise) is nothing short ... Read More
Summertime pool safety also means helping to prevent outbreak of Crypto
Friday June 5, 2009
Last summer, many public pools around where I live were closed due to an outbreak of Cryptosporidium, better known as crypto. The nasty waterborne illness carried by a chlorine-resistant ... Read More
What you and your child's provider should know about silent concussions
Wednesday June 3, 2009
Forget the traditional advice that used to say if your child suffered a seemingly-minor head trauma or injury while playing or at sports but didn't lose consciousness, then all is ... Read More
Having the talk with your kids about swine flu and other communicable illnesses
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Just when I think the news is getting better about swine flu, today's headlines suggest otherwise. A spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week ... Read More