According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is the number one cause of death in children ages one to four. Eighty-seven percent of drowning fatalities happen in home pools or hot tubs for children younger than 5. Most take place in pools owned by family or friends. While these stats are certainly alarming, drowning is preventable with proper safety measures in … [Read more...] about Water Safety Tips for Young Kids
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Tips on Hosting a Virtual Teenage Birthday Party
By now we all know that Coronavirus has caused many people all over the world to be confined to their homes. According to the CDC, the best way to prevent getting sick is to avoid being exposed to the virus. As the virus continues to spread in communities, many people are choosing to stay in their homes as much as possible and avoid contact with others. Unfortunately, being … [Read more...] about Tips on Hosting a Virtual Teenage Birthday Party
Tricks to Keep Young Kids Safe from the Sun
One out of 3 Americans gets sunburned every year. Over 600 people die every year due to heat stroke. It is possible to safely enjoy being in the sun, though, if you take the proper precautions. Sun safety is an important part of keeping your kids happy and healthy. Being outdoors has multiple benefits for people of all ages, and the more outdoor playtime your kids have, … [Read more...] about Tricks to Keep Young Kids Safe from the Sun
30 Activities For Teens During The Coronavirus Quarantine
My teens are much harder to keep entertained than my younger kids are. And with the Covid-19 lockdown, with limited school and no regular social life, my teens need some activities to keep them busy. As much as they would love to be on Instagram or playing video games 24/7, that's just not an option. Understand that while this is uncharted territory for parents, it is for … [Read more...] about 30 Activities For Teens During The Coronavirus Quarantine
Susan Madsen: Inspiring Mom
For most of my life I knew Susan Madsen as simply a long-time friend of my parents. Her husband Greg went to engineering school with my dad over 30 years ago and they’ve stayed in touch through rounds of golf, long distance hikes, and ski trips. When my parents told me about a backyard dinner they had the Madsens recently, they mentioned some of Susan's recent accomplishments. … [Read more...] about Susan Madsen: Inspiring Mom