Destination Summer Camp

Jun 1, 2015 | Camp

By Nora Heston Ten million children across the nation attend camp every year, and 5 million of those attend an American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp, according to the ACA. Benefits of Camp Overnight camps are often cited for helping children garner...

Household 
Poison Dangers

Jun 1, 2015 | Medical

By Sue Breding Michelle Ruha remembers the feeling. It was equal parts shock, fear and guilt. She walked into her daughter’s bedroom to see her 3-year-old eating flavored children’s ibuprofen tablets. Ruha had left the pill bottle open on the counter in her little...

Parents Ask: Tantrums

Jun 1, 2015 | Behavioral & Developmental, Parents Ask

Q: It is impossible to take my 3-year-old into a store without listening to her beg for everything she sees. Very often the begging turns into crying or screaming tantrums. What can I do to make the shopping experience easier for us both? I always dread having to take...

Your Family’s 
Earth Day Guide

Jun 1, 2015 | Back Talk, Family Life

Your Faily’s 
Earth Day Guide By Sara Kendall April is a great time for you and your family to connect with nature. This month also brings us Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day is recognized around the world as a day for communities to take action to help protect our...

Camp Counselor

Jun 1, 2015 | Back Talk, Camp, Teen Issues

By Gayla Grace Kids love to go to camp and experience new adventures, enjoy a break from everyday life, and make new friends. But as our kids get older we want them to experience a summer job and the benefits that go along with earning an income. Why not consider the...