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hpj.com > 07/15/2026 > the-best-place-to-be-a-kid-is-outside

The best place to be a kid is outside

1+ day, 3+ hour 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,…...

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hpj.com > 07/04/2026 > problems-column-july-3

Be more assertive with family situation

1+ week, 5+ day 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…...

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hpj.com > 06/29/2026 > 5-summer-safety-risks-homeowners-often-overlook-when-hosting

5 summer safety risks homeowners often overlook when hosting

2+ week, 3+ day 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…...

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hpj.com > 06/10/2026 > summer-screen-time-tips-for-families

Summer screen time tips for families

1+ mon, 6+ day 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…...

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hpj.com > 06/04/2026 > navigate-gaming-with-smart-parenting

Navigate the complex world of modern gaming with smart parenting

1+ mon, 1+ 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…...

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hpj.com > 05/18/2026 > avoid-health-issues-due-to-food-allergies

K-State food scientist urges awareness to avoid health issues due to food allergies

1+ mon, 4+ week 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…...

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hpj.com > 05/04/2026 > down-time-from-screen-time

Down Time from Screen Time?

2+ mon, 1+ 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…...

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hpj.com > 04/28/2026 > weighing-genetic-risk-and-reward

Weighing genetic risk and reward

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (334+ words) When it comes to building a better herd, producers may be wondering if linebreeding strengthens genetics or creates more risk? The beef cattle experts from Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University recently dove into that question, breaking down the…...

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hpj.com > 04/21/2026 > what-may-be-causing-difficult-births

What may be causing difficult births

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (300+ words) Much like in human childbirth, not every delivery in cattle goes exactly as planned. While many calves are born without issue, some require extra help due to factors beyond a producer’s control. On a recent episode of the K-State Beef…...

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hpj.com > 04/10/2026 > yet-another-grandpa-always-said

Yet another ‘grandpa always said’

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (256+ words) I sure catch myself starting sentences with “grandpa always said” although I think that is great. I can certainly make an argument in today’s times that far too many kids grow up without the influence of their grandparents The legacy…...

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