Warmer weather and the end of the school year signals the start of the family boating season. Boating offers one of the best ways for parents to escape the distractions of everyday life and share their enjoyment of nature with their kids. However it’s important for parents – especially those new to boating – to follow a few basic safety steps that will help make the experience more enjoyable for the whole family.
by Abigail Clark
It’s a misconception that a child proofed home is a dull, institutional, and unfashionable home. Just because you share your home with kids doesn’t mean that your living room should look like a padded cell to keep your babies safe. Here are kid-proofing tips and design ideas for a functional, attractive child-friendly home.
by Dallas Jessup, founder of Just Yell Fire
Coeds don’t know they face a 1 in 4 risk of sexual assault, 1 in 3 of dating abuse or other random violence but one nonprofit has released 5 Tips to Stay Safe at College and has a free stay-safe film online that has been lauded by schools and law enforcement nationwide. Dallas Jessup, the founder of Just Yell Fire, herself a recent college graduate, launched the nonprofit when she was still in high school and has grown it into a 1.8 million girl revolution across 66 countries while winning multiple social impact awards for her stay-safe films. Jessup offers the following safety tips for college students.
North Texas Kids Summer Camps and Kids Activities Guide 2013
by Shelly Fisher
As summer is in full swing, parents have a lot to think about; should I get a sitter, what groceries do I need, do I plan a vacation, and what about summer camp!? Finding the right camp is an adventure of its own, but once you settle on one there a few things to keep in mind in order to ease any worry for both you and children.
