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January 15, 2010
Earthquake in Haiti: How you can help
News of a 7.0 earthquake that rocked the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince has shocked the world. Many people wondering how they can help. The best thing you can do is to donate money to one of the charitable organizations already on the ground. The following organizations already have volunteers working to help quake victims. Click through to any of the sites to make your tax-deductible donation. Red Cross Oxfam International Yele Haiti Additionally, you can donate $10 to the Red Cross immediately by texting "Haiti" to 90999. The ten-dollar charge will appear on your next phone bill....
Charity, Earthquake, Haiti
January 8, 2010
More tips for cold and flu season
Fears about swine flu seem to have abated somewhat, but we're still in the thick of cold and flu season. It's still necessary to teach your kids the steps they can take to prevent the spread of disease -- things like coughing and sneezing into their sleeves, keeping their hands away from their eyes and faces, and washing their hands thoroughly. How can you make sure these lessons get through? Here are some tips. Use music. It's tempting for kids to wash their hands in the most perfunctory way possible, running them under the water and then dashing out the door. Encourage them to sing a song...
Cold and Flu, Hygiene, Illness Prevention