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6 Ideas to Keep a Pre-teen Enjoying Reading

I truly believe that a child’s love and competence in reading is the responsibility of the parents. Of course I am not including dyslexia, but even in these children a love of books can and should be fostered. Introducing babies as young as 3 months old is ideal....

Outdoor Activities to Keep Kids Moving this Summer

Summer is the perfect time for your kids to get outside and have some fun, rather than sitting inside and watching the 3 hours of TV that the average child in the United States watches. This summer, introduce your kids to a wide variety of activities. As they discover...

Keep Prescription Meds Away from Kids with LOCKMED

Fact: 70% OF CHILDREN WHO ABUSE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ADMIT TO GETTING THEM FROM FAMILY OR FRIENDS. (Reference: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings.) OVER 3 MILLION U.S. TEENS ABUSE...

How to Plan for a Family

Deciding to start a family is one of the most transformative experiences in someone’s life. Bringing children into the world is a big deal in every conceivable way and there’s a great deal of planning that goes into it. Although it can be debated that no one can ever...

3 Ways Moms Can Get More

Taking care of yourself is important, but you have to make time in your life for it. Most moms have given up trying to make space in their schedules for doing the things they love, whatever that may be. You may find yourself looking for more time to get everything...