Did you know that baseball has the highest fatality rate among sports
for children and adolescents age five to fourteen? For an interesting
read check out:
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Got an itch? With summer camps in full swing and kids sharing towels
and brushes, it's not uncommon to have lice out breaks. And if you
haven't experienced this dreaded itch, fear not here are some useful
tips. Or you can always hire a professional nit removal service. But
know the facts before freaking out.
1. Invest in a metal fine tooth comb.
2. Wet hair is easier to check.
3. Check hair in sections and start hunting and picking.
4. Spray a mix of conditioner, water, tea tree oil and vinegar to
each section of hair while checking.
5. Treat hair with KOODIE shampoo and effective and safe.
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6. Removal of all nits and eggs is necessary.
7. Vinegar dissolves lice eggs. Rinse hair with vinegar.

For more info http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/common/lice.html

You never thought going to the playground with your kids could turn into a full body work out. Well, heres how it can:
Swing Crisscross: targets Abs
Sit on a swing and hold the chains, then lean back about 45 degrees. Extend your legs straight in front of you with your feet together and toes pointed. Open your legs slightly to form a V, then cross your left calf over your right, contracting your core muscles to keep the swing as still as possible. Return to V position for one count, then cross your right calf over your left to complete the set. Do 12 to 15 sets.
Jungle-Gym Pull-Up: targets Back and biceps
Using an underhand grip, grasp a jungle-gym bar that's 3 to 4 feet high. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and extend your legs in front of you until your chest is under the bar; place your feet hip-width apart. Pull your chest close to the bar by drawing your elbows alongside your ribs. Straighten arms and repeat. Aim to do five pull-ups; work up to 12 to 15.
Slide Lunge: targets Butt and Thighs
Stand facing away from the slide and rest your left foot on the bottom of it; place your hands on your hips. Bend your right knee until your right thigh is almost parallel to the ground, but don't let your knee move farther forward than above your toes. Return to starting position by pressing through your right heel. Do 12 to 15 reps, then repeat with the other leg.
Jungle-Gym Standing Push-Up: targets Chest, Shoulders and triceps.
Stand arm-length away from the jungle gym, with feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on a bar that's no higher than your chest. Keeping your body straight and your weight on your toes, bend your elbows until your chest nearly touches the bar. Do 12 to 15 push-ups.
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I am always looking for ways to get my kids to eat more fish. They are now hooked on this recipe.
Sole with Orange Brown Butter
1 pound sole fillets
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Flour for dusting
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, minced
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Season the fillets with the salt and pepper and dredge them in the flour. Shake off any excess flour. Put half of the oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, sauté the fish on one side for 3 minutes. Then flip and cook on the other side until just done, 1 to 2 minutes; the fillets should be golden brown and just cooked through. Transfer them to a platter and keep them warm in a 200° F oven while you make the sauce.
Add the remaining oil and the butter to a sauté pan and cook over high heat until the butter starts to foam. Add the shallot. Cook until it is golden and the butter is a pale hazelnut brown, about 1 minute. Add the orange juice and cook for 1 minute more. Add the lemon juice. When the butter mixture starts to foam again, remove the pan from heat. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Put a piece of sole on each plate, drizzle with the brown butter, and serve immediately.

If using a computer strains your eyes, load up on dark leafy greens. A
new study in the Journal of Food Science says lutein and zeaxanthin,
nutrients found in veggies like spinach and kale, may reduce
discomfort caused by the glare of your monitor.

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Looking for an all natural 4 step skincare regimen - look no further.
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Having a child with allergies can be a little scary - these allergy bands
are cute and kid friendly. The Food Allergy Band is a comfortable,
fashionable, 100% latex-free wrist band with snap clasp. Made of 100%
polyester with canvas backing, it's practical for sports and every day wear
but stylish enough for dress-up days. The attention-grabbing colors and
embroidery ensure that everyone knows your child's allergy; with the clear
pictures, even young children will know what they mean.
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Saturday, January 23 is FREE Yoga Day USA. Each year hundreds of yoga
teachers and schools of free or nearly free yoga workshops. To find
http://www.yogadayusa.org/

The 10 most important items to have in your first aid kit, according to the
American Red Cross.
1. Adhesive bandages in variety of sizes
2. Sterile gauze pads in various sizes and cloth adhesive tape
3. Latex-free disposable gloves
4. Tweezers
5. Thermometer (digital variety is safest)
6. Triple antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin)
7. Antiseptic wipes
8. First-aid instruction
9. Topical antihistamines and aspirin
10.A face mask to protect from germs.

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