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Are Your Children at Risk of Common Summer Injuries?
By Aviva Patz For kids, summer fun means outdoor sports: hiking, biking, skateboarding, playing Frisbee, swimming, boating and generally going wild outside. It can also mean injuries. “We undoubtedly see an increase in ER visits by children and their families in the summer,” says Vincent Eletto, , an emergency room…
Activities and Resources for Homeschooling Parents
Homeschooling offers wonderful opportunities for both parents and children to experience education at a different level. It’s a big decision. One which takes sacrifices and a heavy commitment. There are numerous online resources for curriculum needs for every child’s learning age, from pre-K to grade 12. It’s just a matter…
How to Conserve Water Every Day
By Cynthia Ramnarace If there is a sound that immediately drives me insane, it’s that of a running tap. And because you have to tell kids the same thing 5,000 times before they get it -- “You don’t need the water on when you brush your teeth!” -- I hear…
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Iron?
By Peg Rosen Iron deficiency in the United States isn’t the scourge it was half a century ago. But even with improved nutrition and better monitoring, it remains the single most common nutritional deficiency. Without enough iron, red blood cells can’t efficiently deliver oxygen to the body, according to Lauren…