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Back to school tips for parents
Posted: July 30, 2015
Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life. The degree of adjustment...
Why you should avoid driving for Uber (or any other ride-sharing company)
Posted: July 22, 2015
Consider this situation: Someone pulls up an app on their phone, types in the address of where they need to go, and orders your car. You turn around and drive to pick them up. While you’re driving, you look over to your phone to make sure you’re still heading in the right direction. While you’re looking the other way, you total your car. The police...
10 Top Gardening Tips you won’t want to miss!
Posted: June 1, 2015
Nothing is better than a gorgeous summer garden. Here are some top tips to get you growing in no time! 1) Just do it! Don’t worry about finding the “perfect” spot in your backyard, instead, start with a small garden container! You’re more likely to be successful with your garden if it is placed near a door or window you use often. The easier it...
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Posted: January 2, 2014
What’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several major home maintenance disasters at once? For the quarter-million families who have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes, frigid nights can very quickly turn to ongoing, inconvenient, extremely expensive ordeals. In cold and warmer climates alike, pipes freeze for a combination of three central...
How to Prevent Dog Bites
Posted: November 20, 2013
A professional pet trainer explains why dogs bite—and what you can do to prevent your pooch from causing harm. Cute, cuddly, loyal and smart—it’s no wonder dogs hold the title of “man’s best friend” and that 39 percent of American households own at least one dog. So why is it that our canine companions bite humans 4.7 million times every year in the United States?...