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Making a Difference on Internet

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Posted by ks on Sep 27th, 2009

Ways to keep internet safe in the household:
Keep computers with internet access out of children’s bedrooms.
Keep a computer with internet access in a central area of the home such as kitchen or family room.
Place time limits on computer and internet usage.
Monitor the websites your children are visiting.
Remind children to never give out persona; information on-line.
Make use of internet blocking programs and filters.

Get CPR Certified!

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Posted by ks on Sep 20th, 2009

As a personal trainer, I have to do hours of CEU’s and get certified in CPR every 2 years. My husband Jim and I go together. It is something everybody that is a parent or not should know in case of an emergency that you can help save a life. The course does not take very long, and your knowledge can help you through your life. Please check with the American Heart Association, or your local hospitals for information of classes!. If you have taken the course some time ago, i encourage you to go again.

Train Your Brain to Stay Sharp

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Posted by ks on Sep 15th, 2009

Just like your body, your brain also needs exercise. A study found that older people who received brain training stayed mentally sharp for years afterwards. Dividing into 2 groups, one group received no training, the other group received between 10-18 hours of training for memory, reasoning, or speed thinking. After 5 years, the people who received the brain training had improved cognitive function and were more capable of performing daily activities compared to the control group. Do activities as you get older such as card games, word puzzles, reading or playing an instrument.

Computers and TV Rules

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Posted by ks on Sep 7th, 2009

As parents, it is our duty to set guidelines for computers and tv. We do not allow computers in the bedrooms. They are all in public areas of our home and are monitored by parental controls. The televisions also have locks on them so the kids can only watch age appropriate shows. TV viewing is limited to a certain time of day, depending on age. We try to watch the shows with the kids, so we can always see what’s on, and make watching tv a family experience.



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