We all know how the safety of children is paramount, even more so during trick-0r-treating on Halloween. Dr. Tony Woodard, from the Seattle Children’s Hospital has taken the time to put together a little minute and a half video on YouTube to discuss the issues parents need to consider for their children to play it […]
50 Cheap & Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults & Children
We received a recent email with this information: Christmas is just around the corner, and Halloween is feeling the pinch; at least according to a recent survey done by the National Retail Federation. NRF is saying the typical American shopper will spend about $10 less this Halloween compared to last year. The same survey indicates that […]
Healthy Halloween Treats from Disney FamilyFun
Kids on candy overload? Here are six fun – yet healthy – recipes for parties or after-school snacks from Disney FamilyFun magazine. Used with Permission. Black Bean Cat Crudite´s No bones about it, this kitty skeleton makes a healthy centerpiece for Halloween parties or school gatherings. Just arrange assorted fresh vegetables and a bowl of […]
Five Ways to Make Family Travel More Affordable This Fall
Five Ways to Make Family Travel More Affordable This Fall By Barbara Messing, VP Travel-Ticker.com Being a mom who works in the travel industry, I’m always getting questions from other parents about how they can plan a getaway with the kids that won’t break the bank. These questions range from “Where should I go to […]
Healthy Halloween Tips from Pirate’s Booty
It’s that time of year again when yards are filled with scary creatures, mothers are scurrying to make or buy the best Halloween costume and children are filled with glee at the prospect of going trick or treating. Meanwhile, parents scratch their heads and wonder if it is truly worth all the effort and the […]
Summertime Safety
Summer is here, and the Kessler Foundation (one of the largest nonprofits serving people with physical disabilities) and its chapter of ThinkFirst (a national injury prevention program that teaches children how to decrease their risk of experiencing a disabling injury) would like to take this opportunity to provide parents with some important tips to help […]
