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Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

Plan a Healthy ‘Yes Day’ With Your Kids

There are plenty of ways to take the carefree “Yes Day” concept into summer for a healthy way to connect with your kids. Here are some suggestions.

Autism Awareness Month: Jonathan’s Story

Three photos of a boy with autism growing up

Three photos of a boy with autism growing up

A Michigan mom shares the story of her family's journey with autism and how she wants more understanding for people like her son.

Are you aware of the danger zones in your home? Areas like the laundry room, medicine cabinet and garage can pose serious threats to your family if not secured.

Are you aware of the danger zones in your home? Areas like the laundry room, medicine cabinet and garage can pose serious threats to your family if not secured.

Five Danger Zones in Your House for Pets and Children

Are you aware of the danger zones in your home? Areas like the laundry room, medicine cabinet and garage can pose serious threats to your family if not secured.

Baby Sleep Safety: What Parents Need to Know

Young woman rests as her baby safely sleeps in her bassinet next to the bed

Young woman rests as her baby safely sleeps in her bassinet next to the bed

It's important for parents and caregivers to take steps to keep their babies as safe as possible. Here are the do's and don'ts of baby sleep safety.

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

What Age and How Often Should Kids Get an Eye Exam?

Visiting the eye doctor may seem intimidating, especially to kids, but it could make all the difference when testing for visual development and abnormalities.

How Cold is too Cold for your Pet?

How Cold is too Cold for your Pet?

How Cold is too Cold for your Pet?

Your pet's size, weight and ability to store body fat are all factors to consider, in addition to temperature, when taking your fur baby outside this winter.

Little boy sledding down hill with his father helping him

Little boy sledding down hill with his father helping him

Ways to Teach Your Kids Sledding Safety

Before they step into a sled, hop into a saucer or snow tube, here are ways to teach your kids sledding safety.

How to Explain Diversity to Your Kids

A multi-ethnic group of four children, 5 to 7 years old, playing together on a playground during school recess. They are sitting side by side on two slides, looking at the camera. They are all wearing masks, back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, trying to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

A multi-ethnic group of four children, 5 to 7 years old, playing together on a playground during school recess. They are sitting side by side on two slides, looking at the camera. They are all wearing masks, back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, trying to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

From simple observations to weighty explanations, there are lots of ways to explain diversity to your kids.

Tips for Talking to Children after a Traumatic Event

Tips for Talking to Children after a Traumatic Event

Tips for Talking to Children after a Traumatic Event

Chatting with your child about traumatic events can be tricky. Discussing such a sensitive topic requires patience and an open line of communication.

Six Tips to Manage your Child’s Epilepsy

Six Tips to Manage your Child’s Epilepsy

Six Tips to Manage your Child’s Epilepsy

An open line of communication and plenty of encouragement are two of the many ways your family can help manage a child's epilepsy condition.