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Kid-Related Injuries that End Up in the ER

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Each year, kids being brought to the emergency room for injuries are in the millions. It is estimated that almost nine million kids below the age of 15 are treated in the ER for various types of injuries. Of this figure, seven million had accidental injuries which, according to the National Safe Kids Campaign, are actually preventable.

In 2012, more than 1.3 million were also treated in the ER for sports injuries that included torn knee ligaments, sprained ankles and concussions in the head or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI often results from falls and more than 55 percent among kids aged 0 to 14 were affected from 2006 to 2010. For non-fatal TBI injuries, most ER visits were those from children aged 0 to 4 years during the same period. Most falls or 90 percent resulted from equipment-related injuries affecting the head and bones such as those in the arms, elbows and clavicles. According to the doctors, if only playgrounds were designed properly and kids playing
there are well supervised, these injuries can be prevented. [Read more…] about Kid-Related Injuries that End Up in the ER

Originally posted on March 2, 2015 @ 1:16 pm

5 Tips for Talking To Your Kids About Alcohol

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Every parent is anxious about the moment when they have to start talking to their kids about alcohol. Especially in the days of social media, social pressure, and the availability of alcohol to younger and younger children, the conversation tends to more and more easily enter the realm of awkward.

But, awkward or else, the communication must be accomplished, especially before kids go off to college. So to help you map your plan of communication, follow these five tips for talking to your children about alcohol – point them to online resources for reference, don’t judge or initiate conflict, find a third party for them to talk honestly with, let the past go, and remind them that safety is the most important factor to you.

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Point Them To Online Resources

Kids don’t always believe their parents, but they may be more likely to accept information from online resources, especially online resources about drugs and alcohol. To start your discussion with them, simply have a list of links that they can click through to see how things are being presented from other people’s perspectives, including professionals like doctors and therapists. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Talking To Your Kids About Alcohol

Originally posted on September 19, 2015 @ 2:58 am

3 Housekeeping Tips for Busy Parents

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Maintaining a clean and happy home can be a difficult balancing act for most parents. Finding the time to stay on top of housework while enjoying quality family time can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. While you may not be able to avoid emergency plumbing problems or broken windows, you can stay on top of the daily chaos and mess. Included here are a few housekeeping tips for busy parents, to keep the chaos at bay and your sanity intact.

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Clean For Short Periods

The trick to maintaining a tidy household is not in weekly cleaning binge sessions. Clean homes are created by making tidying up a part of the daily schedule. By taking 5 minutes after breakfast, lunch and dinner to do dishes, you can keep the unsanitary stacks from piling up without steeping your hands in dishwater for too long. [Read more…] about 3 Housekeeping Tips for Busy Parents

Originally posted on January 8, 2016 @ 1:46 pm

Top Three Expenses Of Parenthood

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It’s expensive to raise a kid! With more young adults returning home after college, parents may end up taking care of their kids for twenty five years or more. Of course, it’s worth it. Isn’t it nice to see your kid happy after you buy them a new Xbox, or even to see their face glow as you watch them graduate college? You are the one who puts them in a position for success.

Still, with all that said, between food, hospital bills, and utilities, taking care of a child is probably the most expensive thing you will ever do. Where is all your money going? Here are the top three expenses of raising a child in America today. [Read more…] about Top Three Expenses Of Parenthood

Originally posted on October 22, 2015 @ 8:14 am

Tips For Buying Your Teen Their First Car

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While you may have raised your teenager to work and save money to buy their own car, it’s still fairly likely that you’ll go with them when they shop for that first vehicle. That means you want to know how to make sure they are getting a good deal and a good vehicle. You also want to make sure that they aren’t buying something just because it is cool.

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There are a few things to consider when it comes to a teens first vehicle. You want to do some research on the vehicles they may be interested in, ahead of time. [Read more…] about Tips For Buying Your Teen Their First Car

Originally posted on December 2, 2015 @ 6:48 am

How Parents Should Cope With Teen Drug Addiction

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Drug abuse in teens isn’t a new thing and it is worse than many parents think. It isn’t difficult for teenagers to become interested in experimenting and drugs are always out there just waiting to be tried. Even small towns are seeing a rise in drug use.

The only way to keep your teen safe is to talk to them and be honest with them about drug use and what it can do to them. The teenage years are pretty stressful as children grow into young adults. That stress, anxiety, and depression they feel can lead to drug abuse and addiction.

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Share Your Feelings With Them

Many people don’t think that their kids really listen to them, but you’d be amazed at how much of what you say actually sticks with them. Tell them, honestly, about how you feel about drugs and what they can do to people. [Read more…] about How Parents Should Cope With Teen Drug Addiction

Originally posted on August 6, 2015 @ 2:07 am

How to Help Your Teen Choose the Right College

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Not all teens are alike hence, they have different attitudes and they make different decisions. When it comes to their college education, some teens are able to make a firm decision right away on the course they want to pursue and the school they want to enroll in while the others take some time.

When your teenager feels undecided on his college course and school, parents need to provide the proper guidance. Many male teens, for instance, face this problem and sometimes after a year in college, they can still change their minds. Some of them simply want to enroll in the nearest college or the others may want to enroll in the school where their friends are planning to attend.

Various factors need to be taken into account when finding a college for your teen son or daughter. Primarily, though, you need to look for a college or university that meets the academic, social and career goals of its students. [Read more…] about How to Help Your Teen Choose the Right College

Originally posted on October 2, 2015 @ 12:18 pm

4 Great Kid-Friendly Vacations Internationally

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Are you looking to take a family vacation? Hoping for a locale that will offer amenities for the young ones as well? Family vacations can be incredibly stressful if planned improperly or without sufficient entertainment for the kids. Find resorts that offer great options for parents and kids alike by shopping around before you go. Included here are a few of the best family-friendly vacations in the world.

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Welk Resorts, California

Everybody loves a good visit to the sunshine coast, especially when complete with the finest comforts and amenities. Welk Resorts have built a name for themselves in the hospitality business by creating amenities that can appeal to kids and adults alike. Created by Lawrence Welk, he believed few things in life were more important than recreation and entertainment. [Read more…] about 4 Great Kid-Friendly Vacations Internationally

Originally posted on October 19, 2015 @ 6:40 am

Planning A Wedding After Having Kids

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Not everyone gets the chance to have the kids after they get married. And, with many families going through divorce and then moving on, it’s fairly likely that at some point you just might be planning a wedding after you’ve had your kids. So what’s the problem?

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It’s not that having children makes it harder to get married, but you need to juggle the kids and the wedding planning, and that can be tricky. Don’t let it stress you out though, many people are doing it, and you can too. Just use these tips and you’ll have the perfect weddings, with children in tow.

Use The Internet To Your Advantage

It can sometimes be hard to talk on the phone when you have little kids around, so the internet should be one of your best friends when it comes to wedding planning. You can great checklists, contact planners and venues, and even order your invitations, all with your computer. Making sure your ideal venue is available can be as simple as an email, and in that email you can also ask questions about seating and catering. [Read more…] about Planning A Wedding After Having Kids

Originally posted on August 9, 2015 @ 10:25 am