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Prepare Your Kids for Summer Burglary Season
Nearly 2 million home burglaries are reported in the United States each year, and the majority of these burglaries occur in the summer months. The scariest part of this statistic for parents is the summertime rise in home break-ins typically correlates with when their children are home without an adult. A recent U.S. Census Bureau…
Key Topics for Parents to Address with Teens this Summer
Each summer brings new hot topics for parents to address with their teens.
Summer’s Favorite Mexican Fruit Salsa
Summer means picnics… and lots of chips and dip. Your favorite Super Bowl bean and sour cream dip is just too heavy for this time of year, so let’s get light! This healthy salsa recipe incorporates the essential flavors of Mexican cuisine. We’ve got onion and jalapeno for spice, tempered by the fruity lightness of mangoes, melon, and pineapple. It’s sweet and savory fruit salad – perfect for your next party! Great with chips or as a garnish for a piece of grilled chicken or fish. Or just pair it with a margarita for Mommy and bring it outside by the pool! Yum!
6 Tips for Staying Slim During BBQ (and Bikini) Season!
Barbeque season is here along with all of its usual fun – outdoor games and delicious food! A few weeks ago, we had our annual Memorial Day cookout and each arrived with the platters of food that everyone expects (our vegetable crudit) in addition to something else healthy and also yummy.
Why Your Kid Needs A Summer Job
When I was in college, I spent two long, hot summers wrangling teenagers at a 350-acre organic farm in Pennsylvania. The camp focused not on swim tests or tie-dye, but instead the goal was developing kids’ leadership and communication skills. Like most sleepaway camps, this camp drew children largely from cities, kids whose families could afford…