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Backpack Overload

If your kids are complaining that their backs hurt this weekend, it may be more than just a ploy to get out of chores. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), an alarmingly number of children is carrying way too much in their school backpacks. What’s more, the overload is resulting in serious injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 13,700 kids aged 5 to 18 sought medical treatment for backpack-related injuries last year alone. While backpacks are essential in helping students carry books and other supplies, doctors say parents need to teach their … Continue reading →

Back-to-School Shopping Tips

So much for summer! Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, heck, even my favorite supermarket have ditched their displays of sun chairs, sunscreen, sunglasses and sand toys to make way for back-to-school supplies. Now, instead of deciding on the type of cooler to take to summer sports camp, your son will be faced with the dilemma of picking between a new Transformers backpack and one that features SpongeBob SquarePants in all his electric yellow glory. However, before you allow your child free rein in the backpack aisle you might want to consider these helpful safety tips: Make sure you choose a … Continue reading →

Tips for Hiking with a Baby

Going on a hike with a 7-year-old is far different than loading up a 7-month-old and hitting the trails. Still, what some would consider a daunting task (and others would call crazy) should not deter you from enjoying the great outdoors with your bundle of joy. The key is preparation. With a little planning and a lot of thought your day in the woods can become a cherished memory. Be Prepared You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to know how vital it is to plan ahead and expect the unexpected. When packing for your trip include the must-haves … Continue reading →

Design Your Own Backpack

A couple of years ago, my boys were at that awkward age when the character backpacks looked a little babyish to them, but the plain backpacks looked boring. They didn’t want to buy any of the backpacks at three different stores. And yet, they really needed backpacks for school. I talked them into some sturdy canvas packs, but they weren’t happy. We came across the solution accidentally while wandering around the craft store looking for the bathroom. I’m not much of a sewer, so we rarely visit the fabric section. I’m so glad we did that day. Because hanging on … Continue reading →

Safety Issues That Parents Don’t Always Think About

It’s amazing how much time we can spend on securing our homes with alarms and baby proofing devices to keep them out of cupboards and from drawers, but there are other areas of safety that may not even occur to us until after something happens. Since we’d like to avoid the something happening possibility – here are some suggestions for maintaining safety both in and out of the home. Do Not Let Your Toddler Play Outside Alone This one seems like a no-brainer, but even if your toddler is asleep in their stroller, don’t dart into the house without them … Continue reading →

Finding The Perfect Backpack—Part 1

Back-to-school time. A time for new shoes, new books, new haircuts, and for many students’… new backpacks. If you are the type of parent who allows your children free rein in the backpack aisle you may want to pay close attention to this blog. Before you empty your wallet paying for that adorable Dora the Explorer backpack or that radical new CARS backpack, ask yourself: “Am I getting what’s best for my child?” I recently participated in a television news report about “Backpack Safety.” The story gave me the opportunity to speak with a local chiropractor who offered some valuable … Continue reading →

Seven Safety Tips For Travelers

Nothing can spoil a well-deserved and much anticipated vacation than falling prey to a thief. But, it’s not just thieves that want to ruin your family’s fun. Watch the news or open a newspaper on any given day and you see why you need to protect your kids from predators, shield your home from burglars and constantly be on guard against drunk drivers. At times it can seem overwhelming. This blog is not intended to scare you or taint your vacation plans. It simply offers guidelines to help keep you and your family members stay safe while you are away … Continue reading →

Concerns of Public Education: A = Attitude

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This is my first article in a series of A to Z concerns of public education. I am very passionate about my job and would choose no other career. However there will always be imperfections and things that we would like to change. My first concern that I would like to address is the attitude of the general public in my community toward education. A is for attitude. In my area the attitude toward public education is not as supportive as I would like it to be. Actually it is not necessarily the attitude toward public education that is not … Continue reading →

Perks of Public Education: A = Assemblies

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In my next series of articles, I will discuss what I feel are the perks and concerns of teaching in a public school system. I will address each of these areas from A to Z. I love my job and feel that the perks well override any concerns. However, like with all jobs, there are topics about which I can complain. All topics addressed will be on a personal level for me. A perk for me may be a concern for someone else. I welcome your thoughts and opinions! In this article, I wish to describe what I feel is … Continue reading →

A Car (Trip) To Remember

When we travel to Hawaii we typically don’t rent a car (mainly because we are visiting family and they allow us to use their vehicles). But, during our last trip I ended up renting a car for a few days so I could take my daughter on a few overnight trips to the other side of the island. I reserved an “economy” car and received a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Let me begin by saying that I am not in the market for a new car (not to say that I couldn’t use one, it’s just that it is not currently … Continue reading →