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The summer is rapidly approaching and before your know it your kids will be out of school. While you may be excited to spend more time with them, you might also be at a loss for ways to keep them entertained. Although staying in and enjoying the comfort of the air conditioner can be relaxing, not getting out and enjoying the weather would be a waste. After all, who knows how … [Read more...] about Top 3 education summer activities

From sunburn to bee stings, the summer presents a number of well-known health risks to children. However, one danger that many parents may overlook is the potential for kids to overheat if they're left in the backseat of the car. Whether due to absent-mindedness or simple oversight, Parenting magazine reports that 450 children have died as a result of hyeprthermia since … [Read more...] about Dads: Be weary of overheating this summer

Fumbling for words in front of your kids may make you feel a bit embarrassed, but a new study suggests that it may actually be beneficial. Researchers from the University of Rochester believe that toddlers can use their parents "ums" and "uhs" to more effectively learn new words.The advantages lie in the fact that struggling to find a word can indicate to … [Read more...] about Parents’ verbal stumbles may help kids learn new words, study says

Results of a new study may make parents of young children think twice about stopping at McDonald's for a quick bite on the way home. Researchers found that moms and dads of youngsters tends to lead less healthy lifestyles than their peers who do not have children.The study, which was published in the journal Pediatrics, analyzed the habits of more than 1,500 adults with an … [Read more...] about Study: Young children may make parents less healthy

With the rate of childhood obesity on a steady rise over the last 30 years, encouraging your children to be physically active is more important now than ever. With the summer fast approaching, it's the perfect time for dads to take a look at whether or not their children are as healthy as possible. Here are a few tips that can make keeping your son or daughter fit a little … [Read more...] about 5 ways to keep kids healthy this summer