With school back in session, I am frequently asked what parents should be doing to ensure that homework gets done. Let me take on that assignment and provide a few tips. More than just homework Homework, though perhaps not your child’s favorite after school activity, isn’t just about a specific assignment. Homework also teaches your […]
September 18 is National Backpack Safety Awareness Day. Follow the tips that follow to keep your child or children healthy and safe. With the school year started, many parents are buying school supplies. One item to pay attention to is the quality and size of the back pack you purchase for your child. Why Backpack […]
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men; however, most men with prostate cancer are over 65 and do not die of the disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019 there will be about 174,650 new cases of prostate cancer and about 31,620 deaths from prostate cancer. There is a screening […]
September 15-21 is Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week. One way to protect your child now and in the future is for you to make sure you and everyone who rides with you is buckled up on every trip. Why is this? Research shows that when caregivers buckle up, kids do, too. Remember, children learn by […]
You can’t walk through the produce section of a grocery store without seeing multiple varieties of bell peppers. Bell Peppers: Why They Are Awesome! Here’s are six reasons why these nutritional powerhouses are a great addition to your diet: While most people think of bell peppers as vegetables, their seed-bearing nature classifies them as fruit. […]
