Q: I have a 3-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son and they are picky eaters. Any tips for slipping some extra nutrition into their meals and snacks?
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Kids, you can be a big help when it comes to creating a plan your family can follow in case of a fire in your home. Just follow these steps, and ask an adult or older sibling for help if you need it.
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Q: My daughter is two years old. When should I start flossing her teeth, and when can she begin to do it herself?
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Note to parents: These songs are great to sing with your toddler or preschooler to make brushing more fun and to encourage your child to learn to brush his or her own teeth. Sing along and have fun!
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Eye care is an important part of taking care of your overall health. There are things you can do to help ensure you are seeing your best.
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For kids, washing hands can be a fun activity. It is simple enough for even very young children to understand. Handwashing gives children and adults a chance to take an active role in their own health.
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You spend the day running on the playground, learning at school and eating meals — and at night your body and brain get to rest, right?
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Skin cancer can invade the normal tissue nearby. Also, it can spread throughout the body. Melanoma is more likely than other skin cancers to spread to other parts of the body.
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A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body when eaten, breathed, injected or absorbed through the skin. Any substance can be poisonous if enough is taken. It only takes a few minutes to help prevent poisonings.
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Handwashing is easy to do and it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness.
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Whether you buy a first aid kit or make your own, make sure it has all the necessary items. Include personal medications. Check expiration dates regularly, and replace any used or out-of-date contents.
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Can clutter really affect your mood and emotions? Researchers at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute have published the results of a recent study that says that yes, the state of your environment can affect the state of your mind.
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Q: When my family is at the local pool or just playing outside, how much sunscreen should we use and how often should we re-apply it?
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Did you know that you can help your child—from birth—develop a love of words and reading? And it’s fun! As a parent, there’s a lot you can do to help your child create good reading skills.
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Is your family ready for summer camp, trips to the lake or beach, family camping and more?
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chool’s out, and kids are ready for outdoor fun! Here’s how to help keep them safe this summer — while letting the good times roll.
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Looking for Halloween treats that won’t stuff kids full of sugar and fat? Still want to keep it fun? It’s time to get creative, and Clemson University Extension has some great suggestions to fit any budget.
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As parents, we can model thankful behavior for our children through words and actions.
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For those of us who are “in charge” of putting together the Thanksgiving feast, one of the biggest causes of stress is the fear that we’ll forget something.
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Q: I’m not sure which type of over-the- counter antacid to choose for heartburn (or whether to choose another remedy). What are the differences?
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