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3 Tips for Creating a Summer of Unplugged Fun

(Family Features) Between school, work and entertainment, there are times when screens can seem like a pervasive part of modern life. Consider these tips for creating unplugged fun as a family.

Add to your summer checklist: Getting vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia

(BPT) - Summer is here and, for many people, it’s a time to kick back, relax and enjoy some much-needed vacation time — and pneumococcal pneumonia shouldn’t stand in your way of …

5 tips for supporting brain health during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

(BPT) - By Dr. Philip Painter, CMO, United Healthcare Medicare & RetirementJune is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness of the devastating impact …

How to Make 'Trying' Less Trying

(NewsUSA) - For many people seeking to become pregnant, the process is often challenging and frustrating. Myths and misinformation about fertility and how to get pregnant persist (would you …

How are Americans feeling about intimate connections in 2023?

(BPT) - When it comes to the bedroom, both men and women should be prepared with protection. Dr. Kate Balestrieri, licensed psychologist and founder of Modern Intimacy, shares results from a recent …

Top Water Safety Tips for Kids and Families this Summer

(NewsUSA) - Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years, and the second leading cause of injury-related death among children up to 14 years of age, according to the Centers …

Have a child with Autism or ADHD? Yes, long-term bedwetting happens and you’re not alone

(BPT) - Bedwetting, also known as nighttime wetting/incontinence or nocturnal enuresis, can affect any child. For some children, bedwetting may be an unavoidable part of growing up. In general, …

5 ways for military families to stay safe online this PCS season

(BPT) - Are you an active-duty service member or military spouse planning a permanent change of station? Now is the time to protect your family's information online.A third of the military — …

Postal Service Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

(NAPSI)—The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the release of a new set of stamps on May 19. The stamps showcase photographs of 20 …

3 Essential Packing Tips for Summer Camp

(BPT) - Summer camp season is nearly upon us. Whether that means your kids are canoeing at the lake, scoring s’mores at sleepaway camp or sharpening their soccer skills, they’re going to …

Preparing Your Children for Kindergarten

(Family Features) Consider these tips to help build a foundation for deeper conceptual thinking, curiosity, creativity and social and emotional skills that can help children during their early school days and in life.

Marine Toys for Tots Brings Joy to Children in Foster Care

(NewsUSA) - May is National Foster Care Month, and the Marine Toys for Tots Program continues to expand its support beyond the holiday season to deliver emotional comfort and gifts to children …

Co-Occurring Conditions: Exploring the Link Between Mental Illness and Substance Use

(BPT) - Mental Health Awareness Month provides a meaningful opportunity to improve understanding and provide compassionate support for the millions of Americans impacted by overlapping mental illness …

Learning money matters: 3 things for new grads to learn this summer

(BPT) - Graduation is an important milestone, whether your child is graduating from elementary school, high school or college. With each milestone comes new advantages, new responsibilities — …

4 ways to keep your family fueled and healthy during busy sports season

(BPT) - Being involved in sports is a great way to enjoy the warm weather, bond with your kids and create long-lasting memories. It's also a great way to help keep your family healthy both physically …

Move All Summer Long: 5 activities to keep children active

(Family Features) Everybody, no matter their age, can benefit from daily physical activity. Consider these five activities to encourage children to get moving.

Escape the everyday routine and make family memories this summer

(BPT) - There's a reason summer is a popular time to vacation. With the kids out of school, and the weather warming up, take advantage of the sunshine and your family's more flexible schedule to …

Why allergy season is getting worse — and what you can do about it

(BPT) - Does it feel like your allergy symptoms keep getting worse every year, and seem to last a lot longer, too? If so, you're not alone. According to a recent report from the Allergy and Asthma …

Nine in ten parents say their child is at grade level. About one in four are.

(BPT) - Shareeda Jones thought her nine-year-old daughter was doing well in school, even during the pandemic when remote and hybrid learning took a significant toll on student achievement. Shareeda …