“I do it!!!” your toddler says loudly, for the fifth time this morning, as she tries unsuccessfully to put on her own socks. Earlier she wanted to put her own shirt on, brush her own teeth, and even pour her own cereal. Kids have a natural sense of independence early on, starting as early as a year old. That is the time to capitalize on your child’s emerging sense of independence and teach responsibility. Here are some more ways to teach responsibility to kids. Chores Toddler years As early as 12-18 months old,

We don’t want to think about emergency situations happening to our children and family, but the reality is that it’s important to not only think about them, but also to plan ahead for their eventuality. One such emergency situation is fires. With the recent fires throughout California, we know it is more important now than ever to be prepared for a fire. Prevent There are safety measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of fire in your home. Follow cooking safety tips. Cooking is the number one cause of fires in

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. Of these, only about 100 a year cause damage, but the fact remains that earthquakes are not uncommon, and it’s wise to prepare for one. Most of these occur along plate boundaries, one such boundary being the Ring of Fire. Along this Ring of Fire lie the U.S. west coast states. But these are certainly not the only states that experience earthquakes. Earthquakes are a possibility no matter where you live, and in certain parts of