Oct
31
2002
Take the Stay at Home Mom poll. When your little ghosts and goblins go out trick or treating do you let them eat as much candy as they want or do you portion it out little by little day by day until it is gone? Not to be a bummer but we have to mention the number of cases of childhood diabetes that is growing every year. Each Halloween is a great opportunity for us to work with our kids on the concept of moderation and balance. A good dinner with protein rich foods is a great way to start their evening. Most of all have a fun and safe evening and take our Stay at Home Mom poll.
Oct
28
2002
Read comments from the President about keeping our kids safe online. [article]
Oct
27
2002
We know we should change the batteries on our smoke alarm twice a year but did you realize the smoke alarm itself can wear out. This fact sheet of Smoke Alarm information is the best we have seen online for information about your smoke alarm and keeping your family safe. [article]
Oct
26
2002
Officer Janet Thelen of the Arlington Police Department says, “If your youngster fells that they are too big to have mom or dad go trick or treating with them then they are too old to go. Trick or Treating is for the kids.” Read more tips for a safe Halloween. This article was written in 1996 but the advice remains current. [article]