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A Parent’s Checklist for Leaving a Child Home Alone

At some point in every parent’s life, they will leave their child or children alone. This is a huge step mentally and physically, because it represents the period when the training wheels come off. All of the parenting up to that point comes into play as children are...

How To Make Your Neighborhood a Safe Place for Kids

Whether you’re a parent or not, keeping your neighborhood a safe place for kids should be a top priority. You probably remember the golden days of your youth, when you could run the streets, playing baseball and hanging out with your friends without a care in...

NFL Teaching Kids About Injury Prevention

Many parents wonder if putting kids on a sports teams is really worth it, with the amount of risk and danger that come with playing contact sports.  However, there are some huge benefits to getting your kid active and involved on a team. It’s not just physical...

5 Treats to Have on Hand When Traveling with Kids

When you’re a young adult, you love road trips with your friends because they give you total freedom to explore the world. Once you’re a little older, though, you have kids in the backseat trying to impose themselves on your plans. Keep these 5 treats on...