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Divorced Parents Disaster Prep
When the power goes out and the cell towers go down, do you have a plan? Do your kids and your ex know what that plan is? Since disaster doesn’t just strike on alternate weekends, it’s important that you take into account both households when you’re a divorced parent....
How to Save on a Rental Car
Thinking about renting a car for your next getaway? Much like insurance, rental car contracts can seem complicated, if you don’t know what to look for. Understanding what you need and what you don’t will help you save on your rental—and use that extra savings for...
Teacher Burnout – Part 2: Beginning of the Year
Maybe you’ve enthusiastically jumped into the school year—or maybe the year already feels overwhelming. Take a breath; you’ve got this! Here’s what you need to know so you can stay focused, practice self-care, and avoid teacher burnout. (For part 1 of this series on...
Fall Maintenance for Your Home Systems
We don’t think much about our heat, electrical, or plumbing until they stop working... Like a regular health checkup, a home system checkup includes routine maintenance that can help prevent costly repairs and future emergencies. Homeowners, follow our checklist to...
A Nurses Role After a Natural Disaster
If a natural disaster strikes your community, what will you do? As a nurse, your first instinct is to help. Whether you work at a school, a hospital, or clinic setting, your skillset is uniquely valued during a disaster. Here’s how you can help your patients cope...
Honoring the Fallen Heroes of 9/11
About an hour after the first plane struck the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, Michael Wright found himself on the 81st floor of the North Tower, trapped in complete darkness and smoke. That’s when he heard the rumble: The South Tower was...
Back to School Teacher Memes
Class is back in session! Or at least it's about it be for the majority of schools across the nation. Here's how teachers are feeling about that... When your summer break ends: And when you...
Back-to-School Lunch Packing Hacks
It’s time to get organized for school lunches. Packing lunches for your kids doesn’t have to be a chore, and it doesn’t have to be time-consuming either. Try these creative back-to-school lunch packing hacks to free up an already busy school morning! #1. Give...
Back-to-School Carpooling Safety & Tips
Back-to-school means back to hectic schedules. Between sports, clubs, and other after-school events it feels like you are being pulled in all directions. Considering that other parents are making the same hectic trek, there’s an opportunity to lighten the load....
15 Fail-Safe Ice Breakers for Middle & High Schoolers
When it comes to middle school and high school students, you know just any icebreaker won’t do. It has to be something inclusive, engaging, and team-building—and one that doesn’t require teens & tweens to immediately open up to their peers. If you’re looking for a...