The importance of reading aloud to your children
Reading aloud to your children is a great way to entertain them and help them get to sleep, according to The New York Times. It can even help improve…
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Families connect at home meetings
Busy family members can meet up and speak up at special weekly meetings. According to Aha! Parenting, family meetings help kids to feel more important…
Spring starts earlier than you think
If you’re in a rush to get to spring already, consider marking your calendar with the meteorological first day of spring. Meteorological seasons are…
Favorite old-time flowers get new boost for planting season
Clothing, food, and hip nightclubs don’t have a monopoly on trendiness. Flowers get ranked accordingly, too. And for those who like to stay on top of the…
Birding festivals abound in March
Just as hobbyists of any stripe have their share of trade shows and enthusiastic get-togethers, so, too do birders have their events. Turns out, tons of…
Luck abounds if you do find a four-leaf clover
Like the discovery of a heads-up penny or the act of tossing spilled salt over your left shoulder, finding a four-leaf clover is considered good luck to…
New day honors Vietnam veterans
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, marking the third year the observance is held on the same date nationwide. Although most states celebrate…
Dealing with seasonal allergies
The impending arrival of spring also means the arrival of sneezing, sniffling, and brain fog for millions of people afflicted with seasonal allergies….
Asthma inhalers get smart
Your asthma inhaler is going online. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first inhaler that can measure how much and how well you…
Diet sodas okay for diabetics, but study sheds some doubt
Diet sodas are still okay as an alternative to sugary soft drinks for people with diabetes. However, a new study sheds some light on whether frequent…