Safety 101: 10 tips parents need to know to keep students' things safe on campus
While parents have enough to worry about when sending their son or daughter off to college, the safety of their child's "stuff" shouldn't be one of them. However, since theft continues to be one of the most common crimes on American college campuses, parents should - and can - reduce the chances of their students becoming victims by following these campus safety tips.
The start of a new school year is an exciting time for children. Each fall begins with a new teacher, different classmates and a fresh start, making it the perfect time for you and your kids to get back into a daily routine. A good place to start is the school lunch. To avoid falling into a rut and preparing the same lackluster foods, here are a few tips to help make over any lunch box this school year.
How to keep your morning run healthy - for your feet
Physical activity like running, brisk walking and playing sports can be great for your body; exercise improves cardiovascular health, burns calories and builds muscle strength. Summer is a great time to stay - or get - active, but you still need to take precautions to ensure your exercise routine is also healthy for your feet.
Times are tough, as every parent is keenly aware. But while everyone knows how the economy is affecting household budgets, families with school-age kids are feeling an extra crunch that is being put on their children's schools.
School's back in session - be sure to do your 'home' work
The school year brings crazy schedules of carpools and extracurricular activities. To help keep some sanity during your hectic days, do your "home" work. A few simple steps to get your house organized and updated can mean less stress during the year.
Many Americans are evaluating career directions and considering other options in today's competitive job market. One industry consistently reported as growing is health care. Even if patient care does not appeal to you, you should not disregard looking into health care opportunities because not all health care workers are directly involved in patient care.
Tips to stretch your back-to-school dollars this fall
Going back to school usually means new books, supplies and computer software as well as meals, coffee and tuition - all of which can really add up. Here are some money-saving tips to make sure you can live within your budget this school year.
Whether their child is intimidated by a blank page or can express himself well on paper, parents are always looking for ways to help kids improve their writing skills. Writing proficiency not only helps make children more successful in their studies now, but can also make them more confident and successful as adults.
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Create a kids room that inspires learning and creativity
As the cold weather approaches, kids spend less time outdoors burning off all that wonderful energy. There's an easy and inexpensive way to turn any room into an environment that fosters your child's learning and creativity. What's even better: You are very likely to think, "it's too quiet in there," while the kids play intently in their new space.
Students to see more whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy on lunch trays
School nutrition programs nationwide are serving more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. Nearly 70 percent of districts are reducing or limiting sodium and two-thirds reported reductions or limitations on added sugars in the foods available in school cafeterias.
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