3 Unexpected Places Where Germs Might Be Lurking

Kids can (and will) pick up germs anywhere and everywhere. While you do your best to clean and disinfect the surfaces of your home that are touched the most, there are some places where contaminants and bacteria are a little harder to spot. Here are three unexpected places where dangers might be lurking around your kids and what you can do to keep them safe. 1. The Playground Chances are you already know the dangers of lead paint, but your home isn't the only place where lead dust can pose a health risk. Structures like playground equipment built before 1978 may have had lead paint on their exteriors. Lead paint can break down over time and contaminate the soil beneath the equipment even when the lead paint is removed from the structure itself. What's more, according to WebMD, some types … [Read more...]

Early last year when things began to open back up in our part of the world my husband and I decided that we had put off looking at our Life Insurance, creating a will, and updating estate planning that we had started but never finalized.  It was worse than we thought.  We have three kids, two of whom are teenagers, and the last time we thought about getting term life insurance quotes, we had one baby.  Yikes! Planning 101 Estate planning. Creating a Power of Attorney. Making Wills for you and your spouse. How about Life Insurance for parents or Term Life Insurance? What is Term Life Insurance anyway? Does the idea of a Medical Directive make you squirm? I know it does for a lot of people, including myself.  Perhaps it puts you to sleep or fills you with anxiety. The unknown can be scary … [Read more...]

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6 Ways Your Family Can Live More Sustainably

As we learn more and more about the environment we live in, scientists and environmental industry professionals are finding more ways for individuals to reduce their carbon footprints and live more sustainable lifestyles. By doing these things, the earth will be a safer and cleaner place for everyone to live in. Living a sustainable lifestyle is important, and perhaps you and your family would like to jump on the bandwagon. Here are 6 ways your family can live more sustainably and eco-friendly. 1. Grow Your Own Food in a Garden The best time to start your very own family garden is in late winter and early spring. This allows for veggies and plants to grow and be ready for consumption in the spring. Having your own garden allows for fresh foods to be consumed, and it also allows you to … [Read more...]

Building Confidence in Teens: 3 Tips for Parents

If you're a parent to a middle or high schooler, you know that there a million different things that your teens are dealing with on a day-to-day basis. Students not only have to worry about school, part-time jobs, extracurriculars, and sports, but they also have to navigate dating, relationships, friendships, body image issues, puberty, and more. As puberty ensues, teens often feel uncomfortable in their own changing bodies. With more and more content on the internet and on social media to comb through along with real-life issues, teens can feel overwhelmed, awkward, embarrassed, and unrelatable when it comes to their own bodies and insecurities. Here are three tips to help you navigate building confidence and ensuring healthy living in your teenage children. Understanding the … [Read more...]

Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids That Will Exercise Their Bodies and Minds

Many adults view the winter as a period of time that consists of bad weather. However, this mindset needs to be changed. Kids and adults alike can enjoy the colder weather and snow. Here are some outdoor winter activities that will get your kids' minds and bodies moving as well as result in some quality time for your entire family. Go Hunting Select the The Shooter's Choice: Rhino 4X at Ozark for excellence. They might already be a little nervous about the whole thing, and that's a good thing as they'll be a bit safer around the firearm. For quality accessories visit https://steeleindustries.com. Engage in a Painting Project Do your kids enjoy engaging in art projects? Instead of coloring inside, consider taking a project outdoors, perhaps one that involves some painting. Your kids … [Read more...]

How to Respond When Your Child has Been in a Car Accident

Even the best parents who teach all the correct driver safety will have children who end up in accidents. The fact of the matter is, they happen. Whether it's sliding off the road their first winter driving or it's a fender bender in a parking lot, accidents happen. It's important, should anything go terribly wrong, you remember how to care for your child after an accident. In such cases, consulting with an Antioch car accident lawyer can help you navigate the legal process and ensure you receive the support you need. Should your child get into an accident and you're worried about their health, here are some tips for you. Caring for a child after a car accident can be either really scary or just a bit emotional. Either way, here's some advice for the first car accident your child … [Read more...]

Ways to Celebrate and Host Thanksgiving During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic may well be around, but if you have the last Thursday of November in your mind, it certainly shows that there is still something to be thankful for even in these challenging days. And there should be…   Just because the planning and setup of Thanksgiving have to be a little different this year, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on celebrating with your family and friends while sharing stories and memories and enjoying a richly-stuffed turkey dinner with green beans casserole and pumpkin pie. No, it doesn’t mean that at all. How about organizing a very special Thanksgiving celebration this year out of the four walls, or at least out of the box? Basics to consider for virtual celebration You might opt for celebrating on a virtual platform but in a … [Read more...]

How to Stay Safe During the Holidays

The holidays are a time full of joy, togetherness, and giving, but that doesn't mean that nothing bad can happen during the celebratory time. Between package theft, fires, drinking and driving, and illness, there are still negative things that can happen during the most wonderful time of the year. If you want to try to prevent these negative things from ruining your holidays, try to implement some of the tips below for staying safe during the holidays. Check Your Fire Systems On average, there is a house fire every 86 seconds in the United States. That means that there is a new house fire more often than every minute and a half, so you should ensure that if you do experience a house fire this holiday season that you have a fully functional fire system. Regularly check on your fire alarms … [Read more...]

How to Celebrate National Daughter Day

  My girls and I this summer. Calling all mothers, daughters, and fathers! Friday, September 25th, is National Daughters Day… a day to shower our daughters with love, affection and appreciation. It’s a great opportunity to add a little extra love and attention to our daughters’ life, cause they absolutely deserve it! My Life, My World I have three daughters. Each one has definitely been going above and beyond during this pandemic. Whether it is taking on additional chores to help us out at home, learning to cook, bake, or garden or care for their pets better they are putting in the work.  They are proving themselves to be adaptable, advocating for themselves and reaching out when they are struggling and asking for help.  The patience, understanding, and willingness to work … [Read more...]

Virtual and Online Options for All Parents to Check Car Seats Even During Covid

Unsplash.com @sharonmccutcheon It's that time again! September is Child Passenger Safety Week During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are concentrating on many priorities at once, including how to keep their kids safe and healthy. This September’s focus on child passenger safety provides parents an opportunity to place a life-saving emphasis on child safety in cars by making sure their child’s car seat is used and installed correctly. Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for American children and correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. That's way more than I realized. Unfortunately, almost 60 percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly.  Again, I had no idea the number was that high. Remember … [Read more...]