Healthy Habits for a Happy FamilyIf you're the parent of a toddler, whether he is in preschool, day care, or at home, it is important to incorporate healthy habits at an early age. Between hectic work schedules, school, play dates and activities, health and nutrition can sometimes take a backseat to convenience for busy parents. Here are some tips from real doctors and moms.
First Aid Strategies for Kids Most of us remember the pain from our first tumble or accident as a child. We've all had our share of injuries and it's important to know how to take care of them. Small cuts and scrapes are often seen as an everyday part of childhood and growing up. Most cuts and minor injuries are treatable at home but the truth is that these minor cuts and scrapes can sometimes lead to more serious problems, if not taken care of properly.
Clean Hands and Desks Keep Kids in SchoolNearly 22 million school days are lost each year due to illness. Here's a simple way to help kids stay healthy.
What a Top Athlete Needs to SucceedAthletes know that it takes more than talent and dedication to get to the top. It takes a team of people who support you along the way. Even though it's often just the athlete that gets all the glory, the success is equally deserved by all the dedicated people in their lives. And as the world sends their best athletes to Beijing, there is no more appropriate time to recognize this support.
Stretching Your Vacation DollarsWe all look forward to vacations -- time to recharge our batteries and spend care-free days and nights with family and friends. But visions of vacations may change this year with a recession looming, rising gas prices and food and housing at a premium. Many Americans are on tight budgets that are affecting their travel plans.
The Silver Lining in the Storm Cloud of High Gas PricesGas prices go up, gas prices go down, but up or down the per-gallon cost is still a lot more than most of us want to pay. It's likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future. There is, however, a silver lining or two in the stormy drama of gas prices, and you don't have to be a cockeyed optimist to find it.
Get the Most Out of Family Road TripsThe summer travel season is here and you're wondering where to go and what to do. But visions of summer vacations may change this year due to sky-high airline fares and the weakened U.S. dollar. How can you still plan the perfect family getaway? The answer is simple. It's time for Americans to hop in the car and get creative with their vacation plans.