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I recently had to get a tetanus shot... even as a healthy adult! Here's why you would need to get a tetanus vaccine, what it's like, and symptoms of lockjaw

Have you seen a Prop 65 warning label on products? I don't live anywhere NEAR California and I've seen a slew of them! Here's what the Proposition 65 warning means.

I stuttered until I was 22 -- when I finally learned how to stop stuttering forever. Here are the simple techniques to stop stuttering that worked for me.

A lifeguard and kids swimming instructor shows you how to prevent dry drowning & secondary drowning. Look for these secondary drowning symptoms in your kids.

Even though it might seem like an impossible feat, getting the entire family involved in fun exercises is a great way to encourage kids fitness. Be creative and be sure to join in on the fun -- the kids will thank you for it!

It's the time of year when head lice removal tips for school kids are often needed. See why we think this vinegar lice home remedy is the best treatment for head lice.

Do you know the symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting, wasp sting, or insect bite? You should always keep Benadryl on hand - it could be a lifesaver for your child or your pet!

What is a Zumba workout? Zumba fitness combines Latin inspired dance routines, interval, and resistance training. Find Zumba classes near you. Online Zumba videos for your first workout!

Outdoor Activities

A healthy dose of fun! 4 outdoor activities & games that can be enjoyed by all ages. Burn calories in your own backyard. Staying fit has never been so fun.

I absolutely love my microwave heating pad. It works for all of my aches and pains. My favorite is the large sectioned microwave heating pack from Thermal-Aid. Here's why...

Here are some tips for staying germ-free at home, at work, and when you travel. Many of them I either use myself, or I plan to start using real soon...

Hate mosquitoes? Here are some of the best ideas for making your own all-natural mosquito repellents, plus a few organic mosquito repellents you can buy.

As much as I wish I could speak for my Autistic niece Shelby... I can't. And as much I wish I could scream and shout for all of the injustices that she and her parents have had to deal with on a daily basis... that wouldn't do any good either. So, from my faraway corner of the world, I find peace and satisfaction when I can share some of the specific things that have helped to clarify things for me a bit. Or have helped me find an even greater sense of hope for Shelby's future.

Local honey (made by bees in your local area) is the key to building up antibodies in your body - to lessen the effects of allergies & hay fever. It works!

We have a 5-year-old niece who is Autistic. With years of help from the Cleveland Clinic, she has made dramatic improvements -- and she continues to do so, on a daily basis. But I changed my way of thinking about Autism last Christmas when Jim's parents shared with everyone a photocopied list of '10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew'.

Antibacterial soaps are useful in hospital and school environments, however, they may do more harm than good when used in normal, healthy households.

Here's a lengthy summary about my passionate search to educate myself about Autism.