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Healthy substitutions for baking, cooking

Pureed fruits like apples made into applesauce can replace oils or even sugar in certain recipes. An ability to adapt is one of the most important skills to have in the kitchen.

Safety first when traveling with pets

Keeping passengers, including both people and pets, safe in vehicles is the responsibility of drivers. Dogs should be properly restrained in vehicles and not allowed to ride with their heads out of the window. The high velocity of wind can damage their respiratory systems over time.

Safest place for kids in a car

Keep your children safe inside your vehicle. Learn all the safety rules and laws of child safety seats. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you details and studies of the safest seating spot for a child and later as a pre-teen inside a vehicle.

Want healthier kids? Get a pet

Pets can contribute to cognitive, physical and emotional wellness in children. If youngsters have been eyeing fuzzy kittens or boisterous puppies at nearby shelters or pet stores, parents may want to give in to those cries for a family pet.

Interesting facts about fall

Weather is often the first indicator that the seasons are changing. For many people across the globe, the hot days of summer will soon be giving way to the more crisp days of fall.

Family-friendly outdoor activities

I enjoy outdoor activities and nature has a lot to offer the entire family. Families with children can find and enjoy interesting, creative and fun outdoor activities together. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives parents some suggestions on what to do together outdoors.

History of Labor Day

Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many people look forward to Labor Day weekend because it offers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather.

Who invented the banana split?

Ice cream aficionados enjoy it in many different forms, from cups to cones, but sundaes truly can be the ultimate treats. The impressive and often enormous “banana split” may be the king of all sundaes, with ice cream shops scooping them out in record numbers when the weather warms.

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. It also may be the first time they ride in a vehicle other than their parents’ cars.

How to take an active role in your kid’s education

The dawn of a new school year provides a host of opportunities for students and their families. Students begin a new school year with a clean slate, while their parents can look at the start of the school year as an opportunity to take active roles in their children’s education.