Even if your child seems to have a chronic case of the "gimmes," you still have the opportunity to open his eyes to those less fortunate around him. As child development specialist Robyn Silverman, PhD, advises, the value of selfless giving is...
Many people throughout the world desperately need an electric wheelchair to help them get around throughout the day. If you have a wheelchair you no longer need, you can donate it to a charitable organization to help an individual in need. In New...
Donating to charity not only can make you feel good, but might save you some money on your taxes as well. However, to receive these tax benefits, you need to follow the rules of the Internal Revenue Service to ensure your donation is eligible. If...
Life insurance products offer a variety of benefits beyond simply providing for your loved ones after your death, and it is worth some planning to ensure your insurance works for you and your heirs. Contact a qualified life insurance agent and tax...
The American Bankers Association partners with banks and schools to sponsor the Teach Children to Save program to instill the importance of saving money and to address the national deficiency of financial literacy. Parents can help educate their...
You are worth a lot, especially to those who depend on you to take care of them financially. Unfortunately, as unpleasant as it may be to think about, you will die one day. The good news is that your worth doesn't have to go away after you're...
Your baby's skin is thinner and more delicate than adult skin, so it needs special attention. Plus, you want to choose safe products that are free of potentially dangerous chemicals such as phthalates, dioxanes and parabens. Keep in mind, however,...
Eating a heart-healthy diet is not as complicated or boring as it may have been in times past. There are many tweaks to your current eating plan and choices available, so eating to promote the good health of your heart can be both flavorful and...
Foster parenting is a charitable commitment that involves giving your time, effort, finances and love to raise a child who does not have a permanent home. Foster parents provide many benefits to society as well as to the children they raise. Not...
Volunteers work without pay to help their communities or support the causes of various charities and other community groups. The opportunities for volunteering are endless. They include acts as simple as helping to pick up trash in a local park or...
Child behaviors such as swearing, experimenting with alcohol and cigarettes, bullying, eating disorders and other habits can be the result of societal influences, according to the Nemours Foundation. These influences include peers, public role...
Uninsured and under-insured diabetics often are not able to pay for their diabetic supplies. Carolyn Robertson from the Gonda Diabetes Center at UCLA expresses her concern that diabetics will "skip a test in order to cut down the costs of strips,"...
Doing activities together as a family is the best way to strengthen family relationships. Learn how to get started doing family activities from a licensed professional psychotherapist in this video.
