(NAPSI)—America, it’s time to “Flip Your Fridge”! If your refrigerator is 15 years old or older, replacing it with a new ENERGY STAR® certified model can save you more than $270 over the next five years and reduce your carbon footprint. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if all refrigerators 15 years old or Read More …
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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 …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Five Ways To Help Your Child Become A Responsible Digital Citizen by Yalda T. Uhls, M.B.A., Ph.D. UCLA, Children’s Digital Media Center@LA, Adjunct Professor, Common Sense Media, youth development expert
(NAPSI)—Why is “Dot.,” a new original animated series on Sprout from Industrial Brothers in association with The Jim Henson Company and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, so timely and important? In 2017, 10 years after the iPhone was introduced, mobile technology has rapidly changed the way we interact with media. Children as young as 2 use Read More …
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Match Your Present To Her Personality
(NAPSI)—There are over 85 million mothers in America and this Mother’s Day you can show yours how special she is by getting her gifts that go with her unique style. For example, suggests Stacie Billis, food editor and author of the cookbook “Make It Easy”: For The Mom Who Loves Travel A great gift for Read More …
TRAVEL Going On Vacation Can Reduce Stress Even After You Get Back
(NAPSI)—The numbers are in and it seems the news has Americans stressed out. A survey commissioned by Travelocity of more than 1,500 Americans shows that current events have almost half (48 percent) of those polled more stressed out now than one year ago and of those, 40 percent say that they are “much more stressed.” Read More …
SAFETY AROUND THE HOME Preparedness For The 2017 Hurricane Season Starts With Simplicity
(NAPSI)—The 2016 hurricane season ended a decadelong landfall drought in Florida. Hurricane Hermine struck Florida’s north coast in early September, and then Hurricane Matthew tore north along the Atlantic coast in early October. The intensity of that late-season storm left more than 1 million Florida homes and businesses in the dark while 485,000 were without Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Arthritis: Long-Term Pain May Need Long-Term Care
(NAPSI)—Many people think the stiff joints, aches and pains of arthritis are just part of aging. In fact, while arthritis can result from years of wear and tear, the average age of onset is 47. It’s also true that arthritis plagues more than 65 percent of the oldest Americans, especially women. While there are several Read More …
ROAD TO SAFETY Signs Of Unsafe Driving In Older Adults
(NAPSI)—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that there are more than 38 million drivers age 65 and older. Age is not the only factor that can impact driving abilities, but it is an important one. There is evidence that most people experience age-related declines in physical and mental abilities. These changes—which can affect Read More …
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN Childhood Trauma—It Happens More Than You Think
(NAPSI)—Traumatic experiences happen-but when they happen to children, it can affect their view of the world, their sense of safety, their development, and even their longer-term physical and mental health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than two-thirds of children reported at least one traumatic experience by age 16. Read More …
YOUR YARD Pave Your Way To A Better Home
(NAPSI)—What’s in these days is enjoying outdoor living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and more. An easy and elegant way to bring your home up to style and expand your living area is with colorful, durable concrete pavers. They can improve your family’s quality of life now and your home’s curb appeal when the time comes Read More …