Salt Lake and Utah County Summer Activities
Salt Lake and Utah County Summer Activities

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy, active, and learning this summer? Luckily you live in Utah! We were surprised to see the long list of things to do and places to go this summer. While it is by no means an exhaustive list, we picked out some of our favorite kid-friendly hikes, events, … Continue reading “Salt Lake and Utah County Summer Activities”

Spring is a Hot Time for Sunburns
Spring is a Hot Time for Sunburns

Article at a Glance Even though the sun doesn’t “feel” hot you can still get a sunburn. One bad sunburn can double your risk of developing skin cancer. The most common mistake parents make is not applying enough sunscreen. In the spring—before the summer heat starts to kick in—it can be easy to forget the … Continue reading “Spring is a Hot Time for Sunburns”

New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect
New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect

Article at a Glance After May 14th teens will not be allowed to talk on the cell phone while driving. Lawmakers hope the new law will educate teens and their parents on the dangers of driving while distracted. Talking on the phone while driving is dangerous and impairs your driving as much as drunk driving. … Continue reading “New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect”

A Child’s Eye View: Childproofing Your Home
A Child’s Eye View: Childproofing Your Home

Article at a Glance Learn CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. Adapt your childproofing to suit the age of your children. Keep a list of important numbers by the phone in case of emergencies. Childproofing should start before you bring your baby home and continue until your children are well into their teens. Although good supervision … Continue reading “A Child’s Eye View: Childproofing Your Home”

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