After a busy day of learning, kids come home from school -- or log off the virtual classroom -- with growling stomachs. Children may be inclined to grab the first tasty treats they see. But you can train your kids to fill their bellies with more nutritious choices....
When you can't get to the store, your pantry becomes a dinner lifeline — assuming your pantry is fully stocked, that is. Two stale crackers and a few dust bunnies don't make a filling dinner for anyone. With a well-stocked pantry, though, you'll be able to pull...
Breastfeeding is a natural, beautiful thing that promotes mother-baby bonding and gives your child a great start in the world of nutrition. It’s also incredibly challenging. Breast might be best, but that doesn’t make it easy. Lots of women struggle to simply...
Your scars tell the story of you -- your first fall off a bike, the time you broke your wrist jumping from a chair, medical mishaps, illnesses and more. And while plenty of people proudly display their bumps and bruises, not everyone wants a constant visual...
The great outdoors is calling! Unfortunately, so are the bugs. For safer, itch-free outdoor activities, you need an effective insect repellent. But that huge selection of sprays on the market can make your head swim. Should you stick with the conventional...
Soaking up some rays as you lounge in a beach chair is a quintessential summer activity. The more we learn about UV safety, though, the more that sun-soaked lounge session seems like a bad idea. But there's no need to scrap all your outdoor fun over fears about sun...
When you give something away to people in need or lend a hand in general, you feel good. Really good. Why is that? Some people refer to this effect as the "helper's high." Doing good in the world makes you feel good, which makes you want to keep doing it. In other...
In a normal year, you might be counting down the days until your summer vacation. But this is no normal year. That said, you might still be trying to decide whether it’s worth it to head out of town for some much-needed R&R. And if you have to travel for work or...
Worried about the time your kids spend glued to their gaming consoles? Fear not, gentle gamers and parents. It turns out that playing video games actually offers some health benefits -- for the young and young at heart. The latest scientific research suggests that...
As you prep for Independence Day and a full day of celebrations, you’ve probably got plenty on your safety checklist already. From fireworks to water woes, there are lots of summertime dangers just itching to be invited to the picnic. Some, like mosquitoes, show up...
