Safety

Chemicals and Toxins to Get Out of Your House Now

Posted June 6, 2013 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Chores, Tips, Home Life, Health, Diseases & Disorders

Before we're born there are chemicals raging through our bodies. Cut down on the amount of chemicals your children are exposed to and help protect their health.

7 Reasons to Sign the Petition to Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act

Posted May 28, 2013 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Health

What is the Monsanto Protection Act? And why should you sign the petition to repeal it? We're telling you what you need to know here.

4 Steps to Mastering Your Child's Car Seat

Posted May 24, 2013 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Health

4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly, and car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for children. Mastering your child's car seat is a life-or-death situation.

Beating the Bullies: How Kids (and Adults) Can Fight Back Against Bullying

Posted April 8, 2013 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, Tips, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Extra Curricular

Bullying is all too common — among kids and adults. Learn how we can put an end to this terrible problem once and for all.

11 Questions to Ask a Special Needs Camp

Posted April 3, 2013 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Nutrition, Culture, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

Sending your child with special needs to camp is a big step. Make sure you make the right decision by asking the right questions.

Keeping Children Safe: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 03/14 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted March 14, 2013 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture

Today we're talking all about safety and travel during our weekly chat. How do you protect your kids when you're headed away from home? You could be our next winner!

Operation Kidsafe and Other Places to Protect Your Kids

Posted March 8, 2013 by David James

Safety, Tips

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Protecting our children is our No. 1 priority. Operation Kidsafe, a free program, wants to help.

5 Childhood Fears and How to Calm Them

Posted March 1, 2013 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Vaccines, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

Children have lots of different fears. Help them defeat those fears without belittling them.

A Shot in the Dark: Is the Flu Vaccine the Best Way to Protect Your Family From the Flu?

Posted January 29, 2013 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, News & Commentary, Health, Vaccines, Healthcare, Diseases & Disorders

A flu outbreak is sweeping the nation. But is the flu shot the best way to protect yourself and your family?

How to Decorate a "Green" Baby Nursery

Posted January 25, 2013 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, Tips, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Pregnancy, New Parents, Allergies

Looking to decorate a "green" nursery for your new bundle of joy? Here are some of the things you need to consider.

Unplugged: 6 Good Reasons to Disconnect from Technology

Posted January 24, 2013 by Fred Lee

Safety, News & Commentary, Home Life, Health

Constant texting and cell phone use can be distracting to the point where it can be hazardous to your children's health.

Hot Parenting Trends and Topics: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 01/24, 2:00 EST For a Chance to Win!

Posted January 24, 2013 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Finances, Education, Entertainment, No Children Zone, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Work Balance, Relationships

Join our Twitter chat today with other moms and dads about current topics and parenting trends.

Book Review: Teaching Kids To Be Good People by Annie Fox

Posted December 28, 2012 by Maggie Wells

Safety, Tips, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

Teaching Kids to be Good People challenges parents to be open and honest with their children in the hopes that children will learn from them and, in turn, become better people.

6 Holiday Safety Hazards: How to Keep Safe This Season

Posted December 20, 2012 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life

The holidays are fun, but they can also be hazardous. Proper safety precautions will help keep you, your family, and your home safe.

Join Our Tweetchat Today, 12/20, 2:00 EST For a Chance to Win!

Posted December 20, 2012 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Conflict Resolution, Culture

Join our #pschat today on Twitter. Topics today include child safety, family safety, and safety during the holidays. Every week we give away an Amazon gift card to a participant!

ProSquad: Shopping For the Right Toys and Transitioning Siblings Into the Same Bedroom

Posted December 15, 2012 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, New Parents, Learning Tools

Today's ProSquad experts give suggestions for choosing your child's perfect toy, and how to help kids make the transition to sharing a bedroom with a sibling.

36 Tips for Surviving the Family Road Trip

Posted December 5, 2012 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

Road trips with the kids can be stressful. If you're driving to see family for the holidays this season, plan ahead. You'll be glad you did.

To Harness or Not to Harness?

Posted November 9, 2012 by David James

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Discipline

To harness or not to harness? It's a question debated by many families. Here are the pros and cons to help you decide.

The Dove Movement for Self-Esteem: Empowering Our Daughters to Understand True Beauty

Posted November 3, 2012 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Culture, Wellness

Want to boost your daughter's self-esteem and help her understand the meaning of true beauty? The Dove Movement for Self-Esteem has created all the tools you need to get started.