Five years ago when I established my business, Tail Wags Helmet Covers, I made it my goal to encourage more kids and adults to wear their safety helmets. I'm delighted to report helmet use amongst children has risen significantly in the past few years due to public education and … [Read more...] about Teenagers Think Safety Helmets Aren’t Cool
Kids Health
Flu Vaccines: The Myths and Facts
When it comes to vaccines, there are a lot of myths out there. Many people hear things about vaccines, either from friends, neighbors, coworkers, even celebrities on television, that just are not true. It is important for a person to know the facts about vaccines before they make … [Read more...] about Flu Vaccines: The Myths and Facts
ADHD: Is Your Child Getting the Right Diagnosis
Ethan is hyperactive, acts without thinking, talks out of turn and can't pay attention. Mom thinks he has ADHD.Sophia is "spacey," never seems to know what's going on, doesn't make friends at school, and her grades are lousy. Her teacher says she has ADHD. Is Ethan's Mom right? … [Read more...] about ADHD: Is Your Child Getting the Right Diagnosis
How to Talk to Kids About Drugs
How to talk to kids about drugs is a question that many parents ask themselves. The drug talk is inevitable when you have kids. So, how do you talk to your kids about drugs? You shouldn't be worried about starting too young when you talk to your kids about drugs. Even the … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Kids About Drugs
Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
What does stress have to do with kids and a messy house? Everything!You have probably seen the television shows with people who hoard things until there is no room left to walk. Well, many of us have messy or cluttered homes now and then and we thank our lucky stars there is … [Read more...] about Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to