A recent study found that the use of sniffing common household chemicals, called "huffing," in order to get high is on the rise. Medical experts say some kids are intentionally inhaling products such as refrigerant from air conditioning units, aerosol computer cleaners, shoe polish, glue, air fresheners, hair sprays, nail polish, paint solvents, degreasers, gasoline … [Read more...] about Tips for spotting ‘huffing’
Tips to prepare your family for an emergency
Preparing your family for an emergency like a storm, flood, fire or terrorist attack is an important detail that many parents have not completed. In fact, a recent national survey commissioned by the Children's Health Fund found that approximately 65 percent of families in the U.S. do not have an emergency plan that all family members are aware of.Experts say there are a few … [Read more...] about Tips to prepare your family for an emergency
Actor Taye Diggs reveals his son’s many nicknames
Private Practice star Taye Diggs talked about fatherhood and nicknames during a recent appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show.Diggs and wife Idina Menzel are parents to 6-month old Walker Nathaniel, who also goes by the nicknames Skywalker, Walkman, Walkathon, and Little Papa."I'm worried that he doesn't know his name because we have so many nicknames for him," he … [Read more...] about Actor Taye Diggs reveals his son’s many nicknames
Tips on smart ways to spend your tax refund
Tax day - April 15 - is quickly approaching and many people have already completed their 2009 returns. Some lucky individuals are looking forward to actually getting money back from the government in the form of a refund as well. While many fathers' first instincts may be to frivolously spend the money on a "necessity" like a big screen plasma TV, there are better, … [Read more...] about Tips on smart ways to spend your tax refund
Tips for avoiding accidental poisoning
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) reports that calls to its 60 centers across the country are on the rise. About 90 percent of accidental poisonings occur at home and more than 50 percent of them involve children under the age of 6. But there are things fathers can do to avoid having their children accidentally ingest a dangerous substance.While many … [Read more...] about Tips for avoiding accidental poisoning