Five Ways to Keep Your Family Green
It seems everything is going "green" these days. The good news is that it's also easier than ever before for your family to reduce its eco-footprint to help the environment both inside and outside of your home. Let "earth friendly" be your family's new mantra by adopting a few simple, yet effective tips.

How to Get the Kids Excited About Your Upcoming Family Reunion
Summer will be here before you know it and since the kids are out of school, it's a popular time of year for family reunions. But, how do you get your child excited about visiting with relatives?

Summer Home Security Tips
Of the over two million home break-ins every year most happen in July and August, when vacationing families leave their houses empty and vulnerable. Summer travel season has arrived, so before you hit the road, make sure to take simple steps to keep criminals out of your home.

Reduce Germs to Stay Healthy Year Round
Germs are prevalent everywhere, from surfaces we touch, to the hands we shake, making us susceptible to sickness all year round. So how can we create a lifestyle that limits germs and helps keep us healthy? Here are some tips for the whole family.

High-Tech Pet Innovations and the People Who Love Them
Technology has literally gone to the dogs . . . and cats. While humans revel in their smart phones, hi-speed Internet access and high-definition everything, their pets can also reap the rewards of living in a techno-savvy society. Here are three pet-related Internet innovations that just 10 years ago you probably wouldn't have believed would exist.

New Light for Outdoor Living Spaces
Americans will be spending a lot of their discretionary money updating their homes in 2008, and outdoor living will be an area of focus.

Don't Let Summertime Stop Learning
Perhaps it's an idea carried from elementary school that leads us to believe that summer is a time when school and learning should be put on the back burner. The excitement of being outside, of course, can squash the desire to pursue educational activities, but do we have to choose physical exercise over exercising our brains?

Stigma Prevents Military Members from Seeking Mental Health Care
American service men and women put their lives on the line everyday to keep our nation safe. This testament to bravery requires the utmost physical and mental conditioning and sharpness at all times. There are mental health effects that war has on service men and women, and family members also feel the impact. There are a variety of things military members and spouses can do to understand the warning signs of and treatment options for mental health issues.

This is Not Your Grandfather's Funeral
The next time you attend a funeral, don't be surprised if it more closely resembles the last wedding you went to than the somber farewell you bid your grandfather 20 years ago.

Getting Outdoors With Your Toddler
As the weather warms and families come out to play, moms and dads often wonder how they can keep their toddler busy outdoors while spending quality time together. Just a few strategic playthings powered by children and their imaginations are all parents need to get outdoors with their toddler.

Planning for a Healthy Retirement
For many baby boomers it seems like just yesterday they were grooving to the new sound of the Beatles, but this year the first wave of boomers turns 62 - making retirement just around the corner. Retirement can mean more time to spend with family and pursue a favorite hobby, but it also means an increased focus on health care needs. Here's what you need to know to help ensure a healthy life after retirement.

More Moms Seeking Safer Plastic Baby Bottles
Moms across the country are raising concerns and tossing away baby bottles after a recent report issued by an arm of the National Institutes for Health linked bisphenol-A (BPA) to health problems. It is possible to go BPA free. Here's how.