How Can You Prevent a Food Allergy Reaction?
As someone who is allergic to peanuts, I find it important to inform others on how severe and dangerous food allergies can be. Did you know that more than 50 million Americans have an allergy of some kind? Food allergies are estimated to affect 4 to 6 percent of children and 4 percent of adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How much do you know about the potential dangers of food allergies? A food...
The Benefits of Learning Music
My sister and I both grew up learning music. First, we learned to play the piano with a private teacher. In school, we each took on different instruments. I learned the flute, and my sister learned the violin and saxophone. I played the flute from 4th to 12th grade and sang in choir. My sister still plays the violin now as she’s starting her senior year of high school, and also sings in choir. Not only did we make great memories and...
Making the Most of a Road Trip
While I was growing up, my family took countless road trips, and no place was too far. Our car trips took us to places as close as Chicago and as far as San Francisco. We drove everywhere. In fact, though I took multiple international flights as a child, I did not take a domestic flight, other than a connection to our international flight, until I was in high school. Over the course of our many arduous but fun trips, I learned...
Staying Safe This Summer
Summertime can be filled with freedom and fun. But it’s important to maintain awareness and be cautious, so that summer can be as enjoyable as possible. Here are a few things to remember while you and your family are enjoying your summer days and nights. Wear Sunscreen Nothing ruins a summer day faster than a painful sunburn. Sunburns are always a possibility, even on cloudy days, so applying sunscreen before any outdoor activity is a...
Family Focus Friday Looks At Decrease In CADS Funding
Recent cuts in program funding by United Way have some area agencies wondering how to survive. In this week’s Family Focus Friday, Mike Mickle takes us inside the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc. where some cuts in services are already being planned.