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Are Dietary Supplements Safe? What Families Should Know

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Vitamins, minerals, herbs, probiotics, and other dietary supplements are easy to find in grocery stores, pharmacies, and online. Their availability can make them seem automatically safe, but supplements contain active ingredients...

When Injuries Linger: The Long-Term Health Effects Of Major Accidents

by jessicalebrun | Health & Fitness

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) The immediate injuries after a serious car crash, fall, or other major accident often receive the most attention. Yet recovery does not always end once broken bones heal or someone returns home. Pain, reduced mobility, cognitive...

A Parent’s Guide To School Germ Hotspots

by jessicalebrun | Motherhood

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Schools bring dozens or even hundreds of children into shared spaces every day. That creates plenty of opportunities for respiratory viruses, stomach bugs, and other germs to move from person to person. Bathrooms may seem like...

Before The Breakdown: How To Spot The Signs Of Car Trouble

by jessicalebrun | Around The House

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) A car rarely needs to stop running completely before it gives a driver clues that something is wrong. New noises, dashboard lights, unusual smells, and changes in handling can all signal a developing problem. For parents who...

Perfect, Easy CrockPot Hard-Boiled Eggs

by jessicalebrun | Recipes

If you’ve ever stood at the stove babysitting a pot of boiling eggs, praying they don’t crack or turn into rubber, I have good news: your crockpot can take over that job entirely. This method is about as hands-off as cooking gets: dump in the eggs, add...

Helping Seniors Stay On Track With Medications

by jessicalebrun | Health & Fitness, Lifestyle

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Managing medications becomes more challenging as people age, especially when multiple prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter products are involved. Many mothers find themselves helping aging parents organize daily...

Protecting Your Family From Identity Theft

by jessicalebrun | Around The House, Lifestyle

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Identity theft can affect anyone, and families are increasingly becoming targets as more financial and personal information is stored online. For parents, protecting sensitive data is an important part of keeping a household...

Adventure Travel That Brings Every Generation Together

by jessicalebrun | Travel

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Adventure travel offers families an opportunity to create lasting memories while strengthening relationships across generations. Grandparents, parents, teenagers, and young children often have different interests and activity...

Healthy Feet, Happier Days: A Practical Care Guide

by jessicalebrun | Health & Fitness, Motherhood

(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Healthy feet support every part of daily life, from walking children to school to standing through busy workdays and enjoying family activities. Despite their importance, foot care is often overlooked until discomfort develops....

Crockpot Baked Beans: Easy, Flavorful Side Dish

by jessicalebrun | Recipes

If you’re searching for a great recipe that turns a bag of dried beans into rich, smoky, sweet-and-savory comfort food, this crockpot baked beans recipe is about to become your go-to. There’s something about a homemade slow cooker version of baked beans...