Anaphylaxis is a severe, often life-threatening allergic reaction that can be triggered by bug bites, bee stings and certain foods. Among the food triggers for anaphylaxis are some nuts and legumes, like peanuts. Due to the potential severity of peanut allergies, it is imperative to practice meticulous diligence with regard to safeguarding an allergic person [...]
The excitement of the holiday season begins the moment the Thanksgiving parade sails on by. With the appearance of old Saint Nick on the tail end of that caravan, kids and adults alike start preparing for the arrival of Christmas.
To help mark the days and commence the countdown, Christmas calendars are popular this time of [...]
Starting a household budget and sticking to it is analogous to living a health-conscious lifestyle. Just as exercise and a good diet are needed to stay physically healthy, wise spending and living within your means are needed to stay financially healthy. With a bit of discipline and an eye to keeping records, you’ll find it [...]
The holidays are full of fun, but calendars packed with events and activities, and indulgence in extra snacks or not-so-healthy foods can turn any family’s routine on its head. It’s no wonder that the holidays are often prime times for illnesses, with kids especially susceptible. However, preparing for what could happen and practicing healthy habits [...]
For many families, the holidays are all about tradition. Traditions can include annual trips to Grandma’s house, when and where a family shares its holiday gifts, or something as simple as the holiday meal.
With the nation’s economy in flux, however, some family traditions could be facing extinction. For example, thanks to higher transportation costs, fewer [...]
Decorating the house is a tradition shared by many families come the holiday season. Whether you keep it simple with a just a tree and a wreath on the front door, or follow Clark Griswold’s lead and string up enough lights to see your home from outer space, chances are you’ll be doing some decorating [...]
Congratulations to our September winners, Alexander, Victoria and Eric. The family will receive passes to the Big Red Barn & Pumpkin Farm.
Each month, a photo of a child or group of children will be chosen for the cover or one of the inside pages of Kid Prints.
Cover Kid Contest Entries should be mailed/e-mailed to:
Kid Prints [...]
While textbooks and pop quizzes are largely associated with the school experience, for many students school is also equated to sports practice and band participation, among other after-school opportunities. Many studies indicate that extracurricular activities are good for the body and the mind of students. Students who participate in these activities are often more successful [...]
As millions of children head off to school this year, there is something most of them will be toting along: a backpack. While the empty backpacks that accompany students back to class may not be much of an inconvenience, once they are filled with textbooks and the other trappings of school, they can become a [...]
Your child’s bookshelves are brimming with boundless opportunities to read, learn and
imagine. So when it comes time to add new books to the collection, it’s important to keep your child’s home library relevant to his or her age and reading level. This helps to maintain interest and a love for reading, and will help ensure [...]