Life can be challenging: Build your own resilience plan
Nantucket, a beautiful, 14-mile-long island off the coast of Massachusetts, has a 40-point resiliency plan...
Swimming lessons save lives: What parents should know
Before going any further, here’s the main thing parents should know about swimming lessons: all...
5 great tips for sustainable summer living
Sustainable living treads lightly on natural resources and follows a rethink, reuse, repurpose mantra to...
Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children
If you spend time outdoors — which we all should do, for all sorts of...
The cicadas are here: How’s your appetite?
You’ve probably heard the news: Cicadas are coming. Or — wait — they’re already here....
Ultra-processed foods? Just say no
Americans love their ultra-processed foods, whether they come as cereal (like Cap’n Crunch, a favorite...
Orienteering: Great exercise and better thinking skills?
Picture this: you’re with friends in an unfamiliar forest using only a map and a...
Power your paddle sports with three great exercises
On the Gulf Coast of Florida where I live, the telltale sign of summer is...
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what...
Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike
Summer is an ideal time to take a hike, especially if you have the opportunity...