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Lighting Your Family’s Holiday Spirit
It may seem impossible, but you can stand up to the season’s frenzied commercialism. Focus on the giving, not receiving. Doing so helps children connect on a deeper level to others, plus they learn to...
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Take Care of the Caregiver
If you’re caring for an elderly parent or someone with a chronic illness or injury, you know it’s easy to get overwhelmed. What you may not realize is, you’re actually caring for two people – your...
View ArticleThe Legends of Ireland – Happy St. Patrick’s Day
With 34.7 million U.S. residents claiming Irish ancestry, what began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become a festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing,...
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Spring is a Great Time to Think About Safety
Spring is an opportunity to clean, organize and get rid of unnecessary items in your house. It is also a great time to check if your safety plans are in place and your safety equipment is in working...
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Three Goal Setting Tips for Your Teen Athlete
Is your teen athlete determined? Focused? A self-starter? Have tenacity and able to persevere? If so, then you can help him or her set goals in their favorite sport. Here are three tips to help them do...
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So You Got a New Dog…
Getting a dog is like adding a new member to your human family. In fact, many of us know of dogs who truly believe they’re people! When you bring home a new four-legged family member, your rewards are...
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Tips for a Successful Yard Sale
It’s the time of year when they “Spring up” like flowers… yard sale signs, directional arrows, balloons tied to mail boxes – all directing you to those spontaneous neighborhood bargain centers....
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Want a ‘Super’market Experience? Visit Your Local Farmers’ Market
In June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month – and there’s no better place to find fresh produce than at a farmers’ market. Here are six great reasons to visit your local market:...
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Swimming Saves Lives
You teach your children how to dial 9-1-1, look both ways when crossing the street and how to leave the house in case of fire. Teaching them how to swim is just as vital to their health and safety....
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Four Tips for Your Next Picnic
Summertime. That can only mean one thing – picnics! July is National Picnic month and it’s a great month to be outside. Before the kids head back to school, pack up lunch or dinner and head to the...
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BOOM, CRACK, BANG – Tips for a (Sorta) Peaceful July 4th
The Fourth of July is the most joyously (and loudly) celebrated of the summer holidays. Memorial Day is cherished, precious and necessary, but the holiday has a somber subtext. While technically in the...
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July is the Month to Improve Your Cell Phone Etiquette
Cell phones are great and smartphones are even better. They allow us to stay connected and keep in touch with our friends and family. But, with the good, there is some bad. According to a survey...
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Things to Know When Buying Your Teenager’s First Car
It seems like yesterday your child was taking his or her first steps. Then life’s next few milestones flew by. Don’t look now but your toddler has turned into a teenager and is asking for a car. Let’s...
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Seven Tips for When Your Children Start Kindergarten
Few things are more satisfying in life than watching your children grow and progress through the transitions we all face. Throughout their lives, but especially when the kids are young, parents may...
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Ways to Support Your College Freshman
When parents send their college freshman off to institutes of higher learning, there’s the stocking up on supplies, loading up the family vehicle, and then driving away once it’s all unpacked. It’s a...
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Learn Actions to Take Before, During and After an Emergency
September is National Preparedness Month. Emergencies can happen at any time and place, but practicing what to do in advance of an emergency makes you better prepared to handle any emergency you may...
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Six Elements You Should Include in a Parent/Teen Driving Contract
If your teen is driving, your number one priority is to keep him or her crash free and safe. You may already have verbal laws in place, but to further instill good habits, a written pact displayed on...
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FALLing into Festival Season
As we approach a new fall season, the cooler weather and harvest traditions offer an excuse to celebrate with those we love. Whether you are interested in food, art or music, there is plenty of family...
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Use Caution to Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions
Question: What is the most dangerous animal in North America? Answer: It’s not a bear, mountain lion or poisonous snake. It’s a deer. While that might seem shocking at first, it doesn’t take long to...
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Bright Ideas for Autumn
Autumn signals the return of brilliant amber hues, gooey caramel apples and crisp mornings. It also represents the gradual decrease in daylight hours. That’s when you notice it’s time to replace that...
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