If your child is being bullied, she's not alone. About 160,000 children in the United States miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association.
Helping dispel some of the most talked about driving myths
You may have heard that during a rainstorm you should put on a pair of sunglasses to increase your visibility, that when it's snowing or raining you should not use your cruise control and that there is typically little a teenager or his parents can do to keep car insurance rates down.
How to choose a safe, effective fish oil supplement
Americans now swallow fish oil more often than multivitamins, according to ConsumerLab's recent annual survey of vitamin and supplement users. And it's no wonder why - fish oil is one of the best supplements anyone can take.
Americans wising up about credit cards, studies show
Americans seem to be learning their lesson when it comes to using credit cards wisely, two new studies indicate. The average American has fewer credit cards, is relying on them less, and is trying to pay down their debt - which, in many metropolitan areas, still exceeds the national average.
Expert advice for starting a small business - even in this economy
Is it easier to climb Mount Everest than to start a small business in America today? More than 65 percent of Americans think so, according to a recent survey. Yet 70 percent also believe small businesses are more likely to turn around the economy than the federal government, reveals the survey by Wakefield Research conducted on behalf of e-commerce platform Alibaba.com.
Don't be 'that' parent when dropping your kids off at school
Right up there with rush hour traffic, dropping your child off at school can rank as one of the more stressful driving experiences. And you've probably seen parents who don't handle the stress of it very well. You can take steps to ensure you aren't the parent that everyone else complains about.
Bored with water? Try a new and refreshing drink to cool off
The hot days of summer and even early fall can leave you parched for a refreshing drink. By cold brewing tea leaves, the resulting drink not only can quench thirst and eliminate grease from your system, but also retains the caffeine and tannic acid found in the tea leaves.
Protect your family's home, even after you are gone
Caring for your family is something you do every day of your life. But there might come a time when you won't be available. Mortgage life insurance is a life insurance product designed to help your survivors pay your mortgage after you pass away.
Does it ever seem like the more things new technology can do, the more complicated using it becomes? And sometimes it's so complicated you don't feel like using it at all? If so, you're not alone. If you have a place in your life for uncomplicated technology, here are five tech tools that are both easy to use and elegantly useful.
Easy ways to take advantage of solar energy at home
While installing a complete residential solar energy system can be cost-prohibitive for many homeowners, recent technology that integrates solar power with individual household appliances is making it easier for homeowners to harness the power of the sun without breaking the bank.
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