Healthy Moms, Healthy Families

Dear Parents,

It's that time of year again – cold and flu season. Find out whether the flu shot is advised for you and your kids, learn how the right foods can keep your kids healthy, and take our quiz.

The pressures on adolescent girls can be intense, and a lot is going on inside their heads. Read our tips for mothers and fathers who are tired of the battles.

A chill is in the air, but before you build a fire, make sure the chimney is safe. Learn how to stop fires before they start anywhere in your home, and teach your kids with our fire safety printables.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Flu Season
Find answers to your questions about influenza, immunization, and staying healthy this flu season.

Do We Need a Yearly Flu Shot? Flu Shots for Kids? Flu Shots and Allergies The Flu: Fact or Fiction? Poll: Flu Shot for Preschoolers?

Cold and Flu Prevention Checklist How to Feed Kids During Cold and Flu Season Respiratory Diseases in Winter Poll: School Flu

Raising Daughters
There are specific steps you can and should take to help your daughters get through adolescence.

30 Critical Tips for Moms Daughters and Adolescence Inside Your Daughter's Adolescent Head Being a Role Model for Your Daughter Building Your Daughter's Confidence Your Rebel Daughter Has a Cause

What Dads Can Do for Daughters Five Tips for Dads Pressures on Adolescent Girls Helping Your Daughter Through Adolescence Battles and Your Teenage Daughter Surviving Your Daughter's Teen Years

Fire Safety and Prevention
October is Fire Prevention Month. Make sure your family understands fire-safety practices.

Household Fire Hazards Stopping Fires Before They Start How to Build a Fire Preventing Chimney Fires Preventing Kitchen Fires Electrical Fires Clearing the Smoke After a Fire

Installing & Maintaining Smoke Alarms Poll: Smoke Detectors Family Fire Drill First Aid for Burns All About Smoke Inhalation Fire Safety Printables More on Fire Safety and Prevention

		Join in this discussion about getting kids to eat whole grains on our Message Boards: "Whole grains provide essential nutrients that kids need every day. How do you work whole grains into your family's diet? " —cjmom2be

Printable: Halloween Safety Tips
This printable will help you teach your kids Halloween safety tips for jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treating, costumes, and treats.

Create Your Own Jack-O'-Lantern We can help! Use our fun Jack-O'-Lantern Creator tool to make your very own spooky or silly jack-o'-lantern design. Print it out and use it as a guide to carve the perfect Halloween pumpkin, or just let the little ones color it in.

Can You Afford to Stay at Home?
Is it possible to raise a family on one income? Try our calculator to see whether your family can afford a stay-at-home parent.

Handy Seafood Safety Guide
Are you concerned about mercury levels in the fish your family eats? Our guide to seafood safety provides helpful consumption guidelines. Print out this wallet-sized guide for visits to the grocery store and restaurants!