family safety
Winter Driving Tips
No matter where we live we all need to be aware of the extra precautions necessary to safe winter driving. Those of us living in climates where winter is non-existent or an infrequent visitor may need to take special heed. We don’t get much practice driving on ice or in snow but business trips or…
Read MorePower Strip Safety
Without our handy power strips, we would not be able to plug in all the gear we can’t live without. Those convenient blocks of electrical sockets allow us to convert one outlet into several, so we can plug in everything we need. A typical place for a power strip is in the home office, where…
Read MoreThe Effects of Stress
Everyone experiences stress, and not all of it is bad, but when stress levels consistently stay high or become chronic, they can cause a large variety of health issues – or make existing health problems worse. Damage to the brain, heart, and other organs can be caused by the overproduction of stress hormones and can…
Read More5 Cyber Safety Tips for Kids
What does it mean to be “safe” online? And what do parents need to know? Here are five things your kids can do to become responsible digital citizens: Teach them about privacy settings: It’s best to use parental controls yourself to monitor and limit your children’s online activity if you have young children. You can…
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