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Summer is a time for playground fun, camping, boating, swimming, biking and other fun outdoor activities. Playground falls, lawnmower accidents, campfire and fire pit burns are some common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries that happen during summer months. Here are some great tips courtesy of Family Features and Shriners' Hospital. Here areDarren Rottmann knows first-hand how easily accidents can happen, particularly in the summer months when outdoor activities increase. He lost his leg in a lawn mower accident when he was 3 1/2 years old. +
Whether you’re planning a princess tea party or a superhero birthday bash, the secret to organizing a party your child will treasure is to keep your little one’s interests at the forefront. If your child does well in smaller groups, keep the guest list+
The Short of It A coroner in Ireland issues a warning every parent needs to hear after a baby left alone in a bathtub dies. The Lowdown Joanne Pedlow left her 7-month-old son Alex McCartney and his 2-year-old sister Lily aloneduring bath time for+
(Family Features) For hundreds of years, carrageenan has been used in kitchens all over the world for its ability to enhance food’s texture and structural properties, ultimately making food and drinks, including infant formula, better tasting and more nutritional. Carrageenan, a soluble fiber derived+
Family Features) Halloween is a fun time of year meant to be celebrated with friends and family. While the holiday originated more than 2,000 years ago with Celtic tribes, the traditions of dressing in disguises and celebrating with food and drink endure to this+
(Family Features) Parents have plenty of things to think about when back to school rolls around, but thanks to Rock the Lunch Box, lunch packing doesn’t have to be one of them! Using this helpful online tool, we rounded up a list of delicious,+
(Family Features) Once school lets out, it’s a great time to make updates to kids’ rooms. Not only does it let children personalize their own space with decor that reflects their growing personality, it’s a great way to keep them busy with all that+
Tips for safe portable generator use (Family Features) As temperatures rise, there are more and more reasons you may find yourself in need of electricity. From weather-related emergencies that leave your home without power to camping or tailgating, where electricity adds convenience, you can+
Managing life with humor and a few cocktails… one laundry load at a time
