Health & Safety

Quick Safety Tips

As uncomfortable as it is, parents should think in advance about the unthinkable. We won’t dwell on this, but do
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Education and Information – your best defense!

Safety is such an important and often overlooked area of our job, probably because it’s uncomfortable to think about. Here
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5 Tips to Fuel Your Young Athlete

          Kids are involved in so many activities, and between school, homework, and sports practices, it’s
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Shoutout to Educate Teens About Drug Abuse

        Today, I’m joining teens, parents, teachers, and scientists across America to kick off National Drug Facts
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Free “Parental Intelligence” Service Keeps Kids Safe

      October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and uKnow.com is offering free “parental intelligence” to help parents
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Overscheduled Kids?

LiveScience reported on “Busy Kids:  Overscheduling Worries Overstated” — interesting article talking about the potential downside of overscheduling, but also
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Driving Safety – Great Tips for Teens & Parents, too!

These driving tips, sent my way by Sarah Robinson, an engineer and Michelin test-track driver, were focused on teenage drivers
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Creative Summer Lunch Box Ideas

          Packing kids’ lunches can be fun…or frustrating!  Ellen Briggs of Family Food Experts shares a
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Like Mother, Like Daughter – Tips to Model Healthy Behavior

      Great tips from the recent “Like Mother, Like Daughter” Summit in D.C.  I have boys, but the
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Good Sportsmanship: The Lesson that Lasts a Lifetime

Spring sports are in full gear, and what a ripe opportunity to revisit the idea of good sportsmanship.  Whether you’re
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Fun and Active Family Activities

Sprite asked Mom Bloggers to suggest some “fun and active family activities” in conjunction with their parks project (info. below). 
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A Mom’s Impact on Body Image

If I were cornered and asked, “In all of your reading, research, and interviews with parenting experts, what is the
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