Family closeness without smart phones and other technology interference is celebrated on American Family Day. Held the first Sunday each August it gives time for families to spend time together playing games, talking, walking and biking to connect with one another. Some visit or involve extended family as well. Experts are of the opinion that technology has caused family members, especially … [Read more...] about Families Unplugged: Screen Time vs. Face Time – The Heartland Institute
New device helping some college students stay safe on campus – KCWY 13 Where News Comes First
Safety on the campus of the University of Kentucky has been the topic on the student's minds coming in for a new semester. University of Kentucky Police Chief talks about technology found on campus that helps prevent any criminal activity from entering the campus. Over three thousand surveillance cameras can be found on site to help identify suspects involved in any criminal activity. Students … [Read more...] about New device helping some college students stay safe on campus – KCWY 13 Where News Comes First
After serious incidents, college study-abroad programs face pressure to focus on safety
Minnesota universities are having to reevaluate their study-abroad programs in terms of safety, hastily finding ways to put effective precautionary measures into place. During a recent trip abroad to India, a student reported that a local doctor had molested her, and an illness had begun to spread rapidly shortly after. Another trip to Cuba proved to be devastating when a student was sexually … [Read more...] about After serious incidents, college study-abroad programs face pressure to focus on safety
How well does Qustodio work for child safety online? | AndroidPIT
Parental control programs are a must when monitoring your child's use of the world wide web, and Qustodio gives you all of the tools to do this in a user-friendly manner. Qustodio is a free Android app that breaks down the exact percentages of where your child is spending their time online. It even analyzes and provides data surrounding their Facebook usage. Parents are able to pick and choose … [Read more...] about How well does Qustodio work for child safety online? | AndroidPIT
Lifting baby car seats could hinder new mums’ postnatal recovery – Yahoo News
After the birth of a child is when some mothers think they may be able to recover from the difficulties of childbirth and the previous nine months, but this is when the hard work is just beginning. Recent findings have shown that when new mothers have to move around and lift baby car seats for their young children, it can have a detrimental impact on their ability to recover from postnatal … [Read more...] about Lifting baby car seats could hinder new mums’ postnatal recovery – Yahoo News
Keeping your child safe: Do’s and Don’ts for parents of gamers
More than 80% of children play video games, and half of those play online. To help keep your children safe, set rules about video games before allowing them to start playing. Know how to operate the console so that you can monitor the activity that occurs on it. Make sure your child understands the concept of stranger danger and conducts themselves accordingly. Be sure to be aware of who they are … [Read more...] about Keeping your child safe: Do’s and Don’ts for parents of gamers
Trump administration faces uphill battle undoing campus rape epidemic ushered in under Obama – Washington Times
The Trump administration is working on ways to undo the previous administrations enforcement standards of Title IX when it comes to rape and sexual assault. Colleges are now trying to figure out how to go around these rules, which they see as inflicted upon them by feminist groups who want to punish those accused of these crimes, with or without evidence. While punishment may be correct in some … [Read more...] about Trump administration faces uphill battle undoing campus rape epidemic ushered in under Obama – Washington Times
Wildfire Smoke Safety – 10 Tips to Protect Your Lung Health
Smoke from wildfires can be far reaching and long lasting. This article from the BBC even suggests that smoke from California wildfires could reach as far as the East Coast. Air quality levels even several hundred miles away can be considered "very unhealthy," especially for sensitive groups like young children, older adults, and health compromised individuals. The fine particles in smoke contain … [Read more...] about Wildfire Smoke Safety – 10 Tips to Protect Your Lung Health
3 essential tips for parents with college-bound kids – Yahoo Finance
Sending your child to college can be a stressful thing, and now that they are legally adults it can cause other difficulties that you may not have thought about previously. These tips and tricks will allow you to help your young adult grow and mature as they enter the real world. You will also learn steps that can help you assist them both medically and financially should something come up while … [Read more...] about 3 essential tips for parents with college-bound kids – Yahoo Finance
Summer Hurricane Preparedness
It is important to be prepared for Hurricane most of the year. There are some good tips to being prepared in the Summer. Hurricane season officially began on June 1st and it does not end until November. Hurricanes can do a lot of damage to your home and also your community. Some years are a lot better than others. Sometimes the devastation a hurricane causes can leave effects that take a long time … [Read more...] about Summer Hurricane Preparedness