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Fun Science Experiments With Kids

Children love to learn new things, particularly when the learning takes place through hands-on exercises. Use ordinary household objects or elements of nature to teach your child about the many different facets of science. Make sure that he is properly supervised when performing science experiments that could cause injury, and he will be well on his way to a blue ribbon at his next school science fair.

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How to Manage Ringworm Outbreak

It’s the last thing you expect to see: Your child has an itchy red circle on her skin, and the school nurse says it is ringworm. You’ll be relieved to learn that ringworm is not caused by worms at all–it’s an infection caused by a fungus. Properly named tinea, it is called ringworm when it appears on the skin or scalp, jock itch in the pubic area and athlete’s foot on the feet. Ringworm is easily treated with over-the-counter topical products and is typically gone within two weeks of beginning treatment. The tricky part is preventing recurrence or spread of the outbreak to other family members. Standard procedures can be used to combat an outbreak of ringworm.

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Going Green Tips for the Home

Going green starts in the home. Here you can work together as a family to keep the planet as unspoiled and untouched as possible. As you incorporate environmentally healthy practices into your everyday routine, you will set an example for your children, spouse, neighbors and those around you. Before you even step outside, you can start to make your footprint light.

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Hand Washing to Prevent Disease

It’s easy to remember to wash your hands when your hands are full of sticky molasses or dirt. It’s a lot harder to remember when the filth is invisible. It’s easy to wipe down your hands and move on. Meanwhile, germs can settle in and make themselves at home in your mouth, eyes and eventually your body. IF you can remember how critical hand washing is to your immune system, you will get to it a lot more often–whether you can see the grime or not.