(NAPSI)—Cooling off in a pool, lake or ocean can be a refreshing idea—but only if you know how to avoid the dangers. The Problem Drowning is a leading cause of death in children under 14. One reason is that 70 percent of African-American and 60 percent of Hispanic children don’t know how to swim, the Read More …
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POINTERS FOR PARENTS Make No Mistake—Play Is Crucial, Experts Say
(NAPSI)—While most kids score an “A” in play, many parents need to understand just how crucial play is for their children’s development. That’s the consensus experts share in “The American State of Play” report published by The Genius of Play™, a national movement to raise awareness of play’s vital benefits. “The latest research shows that Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Making Connections: Exploring The Themes Of ‘Splash And Bubbles’ With Preschool Children By Eric Solomon, Director of Arctic Programs at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
(NAPSI)—Whether we live in Idaho or India, we are bound together by, and intimately connected to, the ocean. It covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and over 90 percent of the habitable space; it is the source of half the oxygen we breathe; it regulates the temperature and creates the climate and weather we Read More …
CAREGIVER’S CORNER How Some Of The Toughest Guys On The Planet Can Get Help Caring For The Ones They Love
(NAPSI)—Taking care of a family member who is aging or ill can be tough—but you don’t have to do it alone. Just ask actor Danny Trejo, who stars in a new PSA (public service advertisements) campaign supporting male caregivers. “I’ve helped care for a friend of mine who had cancer, so I know how hard Read More …
VETERAN NEWS & NOTES A Look At The Vibrancy Of The Human Spirit
(NAPSI)—As a special tribute to the people involved in a 75-year-old atrocity, modern American veterans and others participate in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March challenge. What Happened Then It commemorates the forced march of Filipino and American civilian and service members captured in 1942. Approximately 10,000 individuals died along the roughly 62-mile route to Read More …
CHILDREN’S CORNER A Present For A Future
(NAPSI)—Take a look at the children you care about. Then picture them far from family and friends, in foster care, and with very little in the way of luxury or even stuff they can call their own. That was the situation eighth grader Latasha “Tash” Haynes was in when a special organization helped change her Read More …
MILITARY NEWS AND NOTES Moving Ideas For Military Families
(NAPSI)—America’s military men and women are known to be up for anything. For some things, however, such as moving their families, many could use some advice, such as these helpful suggestions: Before You Move The first thing to do is to make an appointment with the military base property transportation office to schedule your move. Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Slide Into Safety: Tips For A Fun, Safe Season
(NAPSI)—While the warmer months and longer days are often a time for outdoor fun and more physical activity—camping, boating, swimming, biking and the like—they can also mean an increased potential for injuries. Playground falls, lawn mower accidents, campfire and fire pit burns are common childhood injuries—but they don’t have to happen to your family. These Read More …
TEACHING TODAY Change Careers: Answer The Calling To The Classroom
(NAPSI)—Here’s news many may find educational: According to a recent University of Phoenix College of Education survey,* one in three (34 percent) K−12 teachers nationwide say they changed careers to join the teaching profession, with 36 percent of career changers coming from a business and management background. When asking career changers why they made the Read More …
Fresh Food At 65
(NAPSI)—When a brand reaches 65 years in business and is still growing, the general assumption is that it’s offering a superior product. While that’s certainly true in the case of Church’s Chicken, which turns hand-battered, double-breaded chicken, fresh-cooked fried chicken and delicious scratch-made honey-butter biscuits into great chicken experiences that guests love, the food is Read More …