The chilled water in your family pool is a refreshing haven during the warm months of summer. However, the pool can also be deadly. In the year 2007, 3,443 people in the United States died due to unintentional drowning. Broken down, this amounts to an average of 10 drowning deaths per day. About 19 percent of unintentional drowning incidents occur in a family pool environment. Keep three safety tips in mind to protect your family from unnecessary pool-related tragedies.
Words: 491 Downloads: 0 Category: Family By: C. Miller AotoHorrible cases of domestic violence or abuse that ends tragically come to light in the news constantly, leaving people to wonder how they could have helped. This article seeks to educate readers about the many signs that someone they know is a victim of domestic violence or abuse. Information covers a variety of signs, and stresses that women, children and even men can be victims.
Words: 786 Downloads: 0 Category: Family By: Steven SymesPeople often say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Family photos in particular, are worth a lifetime of memories. Here are a few tricks that will help you take beautiful photos on family gatherings and special occasions.
Words: 436 Downloads: 0 Category: Family By: Marianna NicholsMother´s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States. Most people today, however, don´t know how it became a holiday in the first place. This article tells the story of Mother´s Day, tracing it back to its earliest origins in ancient Greece and Rome, running all the way down to the 20th century and also explaining why other countries´ Mother´s Days fall at different times of the year.
Words: 1022 Downloads: 0 Category: Family By: Russell WilliamsWith many marriages suffering through a period of separation due to work or family issues, couples need to find ways to support their relationships in this trying time. Here are tips to help them cope with the emotional problems that come with this. If followed closely, they might even improve the marriage.
Words: 677 Downloads: 0 Category: Family By: Liz CummingsDarlene is a 47-year-old single mother of four children, managing her family, her home, her debt, and her demanding job with a yearly income of less than $25,000. Her oldest daughter was recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. None of this has stopped her from providing for her family.
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