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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Internet Safety
The following post is a sponsored conversation with Net Nanny. What IS “Internet safety?” Most parents know that it is something they need to enforce, but aren’t sure HOW to do it nor where to start. Is it simply protecting children from cyberbullying and sexting? Is it preventing kids from stumbling across inappropriate pictures and…
Did You Know Apple Devices Have Built-In Parental Controls?
Many kids have an iPod Touch, iPhone, or an iPad. And as any parent knows, there are challenges in giving a child unrestricted access to such powerful devices. There is plenty of mature content on the Web and on iTunes. Good news! Apple has provided built-in parental controls features to allow adults to set boundaries for children’s usage. For example, you can do any or all of the following on the iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad: Safari
Pricey Pets: How To Find Inexpensive Animal Friends
Do you have any pets? If your kids love animals, but you dread all the money you have to spend on vet bills, food even clothing – I’m right there with you! We have a long list of costly creaturesthat have taken up residence at one time or another in our home. Here’s a general price breakdown on all the different pets we’ve welcomed into the family (and the budget).
Ways to Recycle Water
Recycling usually brings to mind cans, bottles and paper products, but recycling water is another way to benefit the environment and lower your utility bills. The water you save through various recycling efforts works well for watering houseplants and irrigating the landscaping outside your home.
The Best Light Therapy
Light therapy is used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seasonal affective disorder affects many people, causing depression, lethargy, anxiety and a difficulty processing information, according to the Mayo Clinic. SAD is treated with a combination of light therapy, medication and psychotherapy. Light therapy “boxes” can be purchased for home use to treat your symptoms, with the support of your therapist.