Water Safety Tips

Water Safety Tips: Staying Safe Around Water

Summer is heating up and with that more and more people are heading for the lake, swimming pools, and other sources of water. Whether you are swimming or just spending time around water, there...
Head Lice

Prevention and Elimination of Head Lice

Back to school means a lot of things to parents and kids. For kids, it can mean a chance to have some time away from home and to enjoy learning while spending time with...
7 Ways To Help Your Child Beat Those Winter Blues

7 Ways To Help Your Child Beat Those Winter Blues

Here at the North Pole, it is winter year round, so I’ve mastered the art of beating back the winter blues. I plan a lot of fun and healthy activities with the elves to...
Common Cold

Treatments for the Common Cold

This time of year it is not uncommon to find your children or yourself dealing with the common cold. The good news is, colds can usually be treated at home and in most cases,...
Choking Hazards

Foods That Are Choking Hazards for Kids

Having worries about the risk of a child choking is very common – and the risk is definitely real. It's not surprising that meal preparation often includes taking the time to cut food into...
Dogs and Kids

Dogs and Kids: 5 Reasons They Are a Good Fit

If you are considering a pet for your kids the idea of a dog has probably come to mind. According to information found at the Humane Society website, 47% of American households own at...
8 Ways To Get Your Child To Care About Others Who Have Less

8 Ways To Get Your Child To Care About Others Who Have Less

Christmas is the season for giving, but it’s important to teach your children about charity all year. This can be a difficult task because on one hand, you want to shelter your children from...