Happy Herald - Family Featured 2 https://www.happyherald.com/articles.sec-8544-1-family-featured-2.html <![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.]]> <![CDATA[ Preparing Your Children for Kindergarten ]]> Being ready for kindergarten is about far more than writing names and reciting the ABCs. It is also about building a foundation for deeper conceptual thinking, curiosity, creativity and social and emotional skills that can help children during their early school days and also in life.]]> <![CDATA[Vet-Approved Tips to Help Keep Pets Safe this Summer]]> “Just because we can manage the heat and humidity, doesn’t mean our pets can,” said Dr. Aziza Glass, Freshpet’s expert veterinarian.]]> <![CDATA[Five Ways to Treat Your Furry Friends]]> Keeping pets healthy is the most important thing a pet parent can do. With innovative cat litter options available in the cat aisle, it’s easy to get the scoop on your cat’s wellbeing.]]> <![CDATA[Eight Ways to Make Your Pet Feel Like Part of the Family]]> The veterinarian’s office may not be your furry friend’s favorite hangout, but scheduling regular checkups is an important part of owning pets.]]> <![CDATA[ Four Ways to Support and Uplift The Women Around You ]]> For many women, life is busy and moves at such a fast pace, it might seem to pass them by. Amid the hustle and bustle, it can be easy to forget to slow down to show encouragement and love toward influential women in your life, such as a daughter, neighbor or friend.]]> <![CDATA[Six Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits]]> Starting on a path toward healthy habits is often easier than maintaining them long term. This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life.]]> <![CDATA[Take the Stress Out of Introducing Solid Foods to Baby]]> Watching your baby learn and grow can provide some of the most rewarding moments in life, full of emotions from parents and babies alike. While every child is different, and parents should always defer to their pediatrician to be sure their baby is developmentally ready for solid foods.]]> <![CDATA[Planning a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet for Kids]]> A well-balanced vegetarian/vegan diet can meet a baby or child’s needs, although it’s important to make sure children eating plant-based diets are getting enough protein-rich plant foods and other essential nutrients, according to Malina Malkani, MS, RDN, CDN.]]> <![CDATA[ Explore What’s Influencing Travel Trends in 2023]]> Immediately following the COVID-19 lockdown in the United States, outdoor and drivable destinations were in big demand for domestic travelers. As the country has reopened, Americans embraced the idea of getting back to normal and began traveling much as they did prior to the pandemic. ]]> <![CDATA[Seven Tips for Caring for a Loved One from Afar ]]> Caring for a family member or loved one with a serious health condition like Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a big undertaking and often takes a concerted effort from many family members and friends to provide the best care possible.]]>