How to Teach Kids to Avoid Dog Bites

How to Prevent Dog Bites

10 Things We Can Teach Our Children to Prevent Dog Bites

Did you know that children are the most common victims of dog bites? Many dog bites that affect children happen during everyday activities and with familiar dogs.

May 18 – 24 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has great ways to help parents and their children understand how they can prevent dog bites, so you can help your kids – and dogs-stay safe and happy!

How to Choose the Right Type of Summer Camp for Your Child

How to Choose the Right Type of Summer Camp for your Child

Finding the Right Camp for Your Child

You are considering a summer camp, but how to choose? There’s a camp that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun whether your child attends a day or overnight camp, a specialized or traditional camp. With a little help from the camp professionals at the American Camp Association, here’s some sound advice that helps parents sort through the choices and benefits that camp delivers.

How to Decide When Your Child is Ready for Overnight Camp

Children are ready for new experiences at different stages. Parents know their children best and these questions can help gauge whether this is the summer your child will start camp.

Five Outdoor Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Five Outdoor Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Five Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors as a Family

Who doesn’t love summer? It’s a time of family gatherings and picnics, yearly vacations and lounging in the shade on hot afternoons. Those warm summer days are also a great time to help your kids develop an appreciation for nature and stretch their imaginations, too.

Below are five easy outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy now and through summer.