Happy Herald - Family Featured 2 https://www.happyherald.com/articles.sec-8544-1-family-featured-2.html <![CDATA[This Mother’s Day, Give the Gift of Giving Back]]> Celebrate Mom and other special women in your life with a Mother’s Day gift that makes a lasting impact for children.]]> <![CDATA[ Entertaining on Easter Five tips to make holiday hosting simple ]]> When planning your gathering, first think about how many people your space can accommodate. Ensure there’s a place for everyone to sit and eat, even if that means bringing in extra tables and chairs or designating a “kids table” so all the adults can sit together.]]> <![CDATA[Know These Four Core Factors to Avoid a Heart Health Syndrome]]> In the U.S., one in three adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and excess body weight.]]> <![CDATA[Expert Tips for Keeping Loved Ones Healthy This Winter]]> Winter can bring plenty of opportunities for cozy gatherings with loved ones, and these moments can be bright spots during cold months. However, spending more time indoors means more chances for respiratory viruses to spread.]]> <![CDATA[Take the Stress Out of Winter Travel]]> While there’s plenty to appreciate about winter travel, including picturesque scenery and festive moments with loved ones, the season brings a unique set of challenges, too.]]> <![CDATA[Handy Hacks to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting]]> Planning a party is even more complicated when you don’t know how many guests you’ll be entertaining. If you create a guest list and ask invitees to let you know their plans, you’ll have a better idea whether you should double your favorite dishes.]]> <![CDATA[ How Women Can Break the Cycle of Spiraling Before Bedtime ]]> Sleep is a priority for holistic health, but many women aren’t getting enough of it.]]> <![CDATA[Five Tips for a Budget–Friendly Fall Vacation]]> When planning a fall vacation, research the cost of living for potential destinations. Some places may have lower costs for accommodations, dining and attractions, allowing you to stretch your budget further.]]> <![CDATA[Make School Mornings More Manageable]]> Make mornings run more smoothly this school year with these tips from the experts at American Standard, who know all about the best tools to operate a successful household.]]> <![CDATA[ Combat the Epidemic of Loneliness by Eating Together ]]> Learn five of the specific advantages of family meals identified by the Family Meals Movement and take advantage of these benefits]]> <![CDATA[Four Tips for Summer Water Safety]]> Extreme heat may increase incidents of cardiac arrest and an average of 33 drownings occur in the U.S. each day, one-third of which are fatal.]]> <![CDATA[Ten Tips to Make Your Air Conditioner More Energy Efficient and Sustainable]]> Updating your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to cool your home in a smart and sustainable way involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce environmental impact. ]]> <![CDATA[ Walk Your Way to Better Health ]]> A walk is not just good for your body, it’s also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and boost your mood.]]> <![CDATA[ Learn CPR as a Lifesaving Skill ]]> While many Americans agree Conventional CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) significantly improve a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest, less than half are confident they can perform either Conventional CPR or HOCPR in an emergency. ]]> <![CDATA[ Three Tips to Take Control of Car Maintenance ]]> Rising costs for new cars and an aging fleet of vehicles on the road go hand-in-hand and, for most drivers, this means staying on top of vehicle maintenance is crucial.]]> <![CDATA[ Expert Tips for Little Travelers During Winter]]> Winter is one of the busiest times of year to travel. Whether you travel by train, plane or take a long road trip, it can be overwhelming – especially when you have young children.]]> <![CDATA[ Four Tips to Mind Your Mental Health in 2024]]> There’s never a bad time to commit to managing your mental health, but the new year tends to make wellness a bigger priority. Wellness resolutions often focus on diet and exercise, but taking steps to improve your mental well-being is equally important.]]> <![CDATA[ Self-Care for Sick Days Navigate cough, cold and flu season like a pro]]> “As much as we try, avoiding viruses, bacteria and germs to prevent getting sick can be a challenge,” Dr. Tim Tiutan, MD says.]]> <![CDATA[Birdfeeder Battleground]]> Squirrels have to eat, too, and no one wants to harm the persistent critters. However, that doesn’t mean you have to put up with squirrels scarfing down seed set out for birds, damaging feeders and bumping up your blood pressure.]]> <![CDATA[ Five Ways to Trim Home Energy Bills ]]> After the mortgage, utility costs, including electricity, likely make up one of the most significant portions of monthly budgets for the typical American household.]]>