FamilyEducation BlogsNovember 6, 2009
Because we all needed another reason to fear swine fluTo be honest, until recently I just wasn't concerned about swine flu. Sure, it targets the young and healthy, and I'm young and healthy, but how bad could it really be? I'm young and healthy! Even as more and more people started coming down with it -- even two of our own bloggers -- they all seemed to recover after a few days. Big whoop. That was before I found out about the Cytokine Storm. [more]
November 2, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: Halloween Candy for TroopsIf you're the parent of a little one, your child is probably still buzzing from all the sugar and candy he consumed over the weekend. And if you're worried your child is going to over-do it with the sweets, you might be wondering what do with all that extra Halloween candy. Why not send it overseas? Not only can you get rid of your child's Halloween candy, you can help put a smile on a soldier's face, too. What's better than that? [more]
October 30, 2009
How to junk your junk mailOne of the most useful sites my wife and I have found for urban living is Apartment Therapy, which contains oodles of tips for maximizing your cramped space. Occasionally the site runs a series of "cures," which are step-by-step instructions for de-cluttering and renewing a specific space in your home. [more]
October 29, 2009
Have a mean, green HalloweenCostumes and candy and crepe paper, oh my. You’ve been preparing for weeks, and now the hour is drawing near for the big night! Before your little tricksters head out for their treats, make your Halloween a green one. It’s not too late to make it a healthier celebration, for you and planet Earth.
October 27, 2009
Halloween costume hooplaWow! Halloween crept up pretty quickly this year, and I still don't have a costume. Growing up, my mom always made our costumes out of old "dress-up" clothes which consisted of my parents' threads from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. [more] October 26, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: Climb Those Stairs!Good news for all you people who think you don't have time to exercise. In a recent study, British researchers confirmed that some exercise, even as little as a few minutes a day , is better than nothing. So what's the easiest way to work up a sweat without investing too much of your precious time? It's as easy as climbing stairs. [more]
October 23, 2009
National Novel Writing Month loomsSo you've always wanted to write a novel, but something keeps getting in the way. You don't have the time to do it. You don't have confidence in your abilities. You don't, you know, have an idea for a story. Never fear! National Novel Writing Month is here. [more] October 19, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: Teen Substance AbuseWell, this isn't exactly a health tip, but it's a health topic that is all too often overlooked. Nickelodeon, the popular kids network known for shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly, has started airing a show that deals with a much heavier topic...teen substance abuse. The stats on this topic are sobering. In 2007, almost 25,000 of the 2 million people admitted into rehab were under the age of 15. [more] October 16, 2009
It's snow problemBad enough that lousy weather robbed us of a summer. Here in the Northeast, we lost all of June to clouds and rain. July was touch and go, and then there were a couple of uncomfortably humid weeks in August. That was it! Now it's mid-October, and already the unbelievable has happened: it has snowed. [more]
October 13, 2009
Plastic makes perfectPlastic surgery has always been a controversial issue. Sure you could have had a deviated septum, but most go under to improve their physical appearance. But have we gone too far as to create a beauty pageant just for women who have had plastic surgery? [more]
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