3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (352+ words) Kelli and I ended up recently in central Michigan and noticed it was the last day of the Jackson County Fair in Jackson, Michigan. Naturally, we took a couple of hours to walk around the fair including a visit to…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (405+ words) This is a very hard piece to start writing because the information is endless when it should not be. A friend of mine shared with me that a company, based in Texas, now plans to capture carbon dioxide at an…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (566+ words) The National Retail Federation reported in mid-July that American families have gotten a head start on back-to-school shopping this year in hopes of saving a few dollars at the checkout stand. The Washington D.C.-based group said affordability is a concern…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (359+ words) As a young parent, I hear constant reminders to reduce screen time and encourage active play for my little boy. Raising a young child in 2026 is much different than growing up in the 1990s. My children have access to Netflix, YouTube,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (419+ words) High Plains Journal Be more assertive with family situation Problem: This sounds a little petty to me, but I would like an opinion. I have relatives that invited themselves to stay with my husband and I, but it does not…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (479+ words) According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, thousands of injuries each year are linked to fireworks, grills and swimming pools. While most summer gatherings end without incident, Mercury Insurance is encouraging homeowners to remember that smart preparation can help you…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (826+ words) As summer kicks off, an extension family life specialist offers advice for parents who may be worried about children spending extra time on screens. One option for parents is to collaborate with other families and make plans for children to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (418+ words) The series aims to help parents move from a place of confusion and control to one of connection and guidance by understanding the “living environments” that modern games have become, said Mackenzie Schelling, a health and human sciences educator with…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (522+ words) In the United States, an estimated 53% of people live with (including themselves) or know someone who has a food allergy, food intolerance or food sensitivity, said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. “Food allergies are life altering and can…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (501+ words) In the United States, screens are everywhere. Televisions, laptops, tablets, electronic bulletin boards and – of course – cell phones. “Yet, what we know about positive childhood development,” said K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles, “is that screens are…...