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A refresher course on school bus safety

The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time.

Prepare kids to go back to school

The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say goodbye to the relaxing days of summer.

Swimming pool safety tips

Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation.

How to keep gardens safe in summer

Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets.

Protect pets in hot weather

Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors.

Bite into a good hot dog

Hot dogs are the yin to the hamburger’s yang. Franks and burgers are a common pair at barbecues and ballparks, and rightfully so. Handheld, portable meals, they pack a convenient and flavorful punchy.

July 4th facts

Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain.

Feline facts to purr over

Shelters often are the first stop for people who want to become pet parents. The ASPCA says around 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters each year, and 3.2 million of them are cats.

Fun ways to celebrate Father’s Day

Father’s Day is Sunday — don’t forget your Dad.
Celebrating Father’s Day this year may require some ingenuity, but there is still fun to be had.