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INCLUDE YOUNG CHILDREN IN GUN SAFETY CONVERSATIONS | There's no exact age at which adults should start talking to children about guns, but it's likely younger than one might think. According to Nationwide Children's Hospital, children as young as 3 years old can be strong enough to pull the trigger of a handgun. A good rule of thumb is to start talking about guns when a child shows awareness of or interest in them.

Gun safety and children: How to keep kids safe around firearms

March 23, 2021 at 9:35 a.m.

Failure to adhere to gun safety recommendations may lead to avoidable accidents and even fatalities. Nearly 2 million children live in households with unlocked, loaded guns. It's the nightmare scenario,...

COMMUNICATE EXPECTATIONS | Before making travel plans with friends or family, it's important to follow new coronavirus-era etiquette and ask family members what they are comfortable with and expect in terms of safety precautions. If your hosts expect a limited number of people at gatherings, proper mask-wearing and other accommodations, you should be prepared to respect their restrictions and bring any necessary supplies to help follow them.

Coronavirus travel: How to go home for the holidays as safely as possible

December 23, 2021 at 3:11 p.m.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that Americans stay home and avoid nonessential travel to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, many Americans have begun...

IDENTIFY YOUR FINANCIAL STRESSORS | Another way to determine where your financial priorities should be is to think about the ways money causes you stress. If there's one particular aspect of your finances that causes you the most anxiety, that's what you should focus on first.

How to handle financial stress

October 16, 2020 at 2:11 p.m.

Even before the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans were stressed over money. In fact, according to one 2019 survey, money is the biggest source of stress among Americans,...

THERMOMETER | Not only is a thermometer good to have on hand during cold and flu season, but it should also be a fixture in your first-aid kit. The Red Cross recommends a non-mercury, non-glass oral thermometer.

Everything that should be in your home first-aid kit

May 13, 2022 at 11:09 a.m.

THERMOMETER | Not only is a thermometer good to have on hand during cold and flu season, but it should also be a fixture in your first-aid kit. The Red...

Most buyers will go over budget for their dream home

October 5, 2020 at 3:57 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to favorable conditions for homebuyers due to historically low mortgage rates. However, there has been a low supply of homes available for sale, driving up...

THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE HASN'T MET THE COST OF LIVING IN DECADES | The federal minimum wage was established in 1938, but since the 1960s, the increases to the minimum wage rate have been too small to counter the decline in value of the dollar, according to the Economic Policy Institute. In 1968, the minimum wage was the equivalent of $10.15 in 2018 dollars. But in 2018, the federal minimum wage of $7.25 was worth 14.8% less than when it was last raised in 2009. Today, a parent who is the sole breadwinner and earning minimum wage at a full-time job does not make enough to bring their family above the federal poverty line.

20 facts about the growing economic inequality in the U.S.

October 5, 2020 at 4:45 p.m.

During the coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans have faced financial hardship with more than 50 million filing for unemployment benefits. But even before the COVID-19 crisis, many Americans were dealing...

YOU SHOULD BE EARLY | One of the new etiquette rules in the age of coronavirus is that you should be early to your virtual appointment. Click on the link provided to you to begin your video visit 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time so that both you and your doctor's staff can troubleshoot any issues. If your healthcare provider is late to your appointment, wait for them to join. Contact their office if the wait becomes too long.

What to expect from a telehealth doctor’s visit

September 29, 2020 at 4:01 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life, including how we go grocery shopping, how kids attend school and how doctors' offices handle appointments. The COVID-19 outbreak spurred a...

‘Flexcations’ are a new trend amid the coronavirus pandemic and there are benefits to taking one

September 18, 2020 at 2:03 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how Americans are traveling, not just this summer but into the fall as well. One of the latest coronavirus travel trends is taking a "flexcation"...

THE FLU VACCINE CAN HELP REDUCE FLU SYMPTOMS IF YOU DO GET SICK | Though the flu vaccine can't entirely protect you from getting sick, it can reduce the severity of your illness if you are infected. A study from the CDC showed that hospitalized flu patients who received a flu vaccine had a lower risk of death, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and lengthy hospital admission. Rather than battling a life-threatening bout with the flu, you can ensure your case is mild if you do catch it by getting the vaccine.

September and October are the best months to get a flu shot. Here’s why

September 18, 2020 at 1:45 p.m.

While you might be washing your hands properly and loading up your diet with immune-boosting foods, the single best way to not get the flu this season is to get...

REMIND THEM OF THE POSITIVES | When children are anxious, they often dwell on their fears, possible "what ifs" and the negatives of a situation, but according to UNICEF, parents can help redirect their focus by reminding them of the positives. For example, children going back to school will be apart from their parents but they'll be able to see their friends and teachers, learn new things and more.

How to help kids cope with separation anxiety

September 14, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

It is normal for children to experience a certain level of anxiety as they grow up. In fact, separation anxiety is healthy and necessary for children between the ages of...

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