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Sun, Fun and Rays not X-rays: Top Summer Safety Tips
Summer is right around the corner, and if your kids are like mine, they are dying to get outside to play. So with that in mind, Ive put together a list of a few of the more common summer-time mom-ergencies, and some tips to help you enjoy your summer days and beautiful sunsets at home, instead of the Emergency Room.
The Worst Gifts You’ve Ever Received
They say it’s really the thought that counts, and that you shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth… but what if that horse has really bad teeth? We’ve all been there – smiling through gritted teeth as we profess great thanks for a truly terrible present. Madonna famously had a meltdown when she was given hydrangeas (everyone knows she prefers roses!). The Trojans got a giant wooden horse that led to the destruction of their city. That was definitely a bummer.
Risky Business: Why Women Excel In Dangerous Careers
When my husband was diagnosed with a rare liver disease, I made an astonishing discovery: the risks I took at my job actually helped me manage the ordeal. As a professional ski patroller, I carry explosives, start avalanches, hike in chest deep snow, and haul heavy toboggans carrying gravely injured skiers. We women patrollers do this side by side with the men. While some might find my work a bit risky, I find it essential.
Keeping Kids Safe Around Electricity
Did you know that October 9 – 15 is National Fire Prevention Week? Each year, nearly 500 people are killed in the United States in home fires that involveelectrical failure or malfunction. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, these types of fires injure more than 1,400 people and resultin more than $1.3 billion in property damage annually.
Most Popular Sports for Children
Sports help keep kids active and teach them about teamwork, how to lose graciously and good sportsmanship. According to The Sport Journal, there is a correlation between a teen’s self-esteem and her participation in sports, especially after a child enters high school. Participating in popular sports will also give your child a chance to meet friends she may not otherwise have the chance to get to know.