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Survive This!: When Lightning Strikes

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Follow these simple steps to keep your guys safe during a thunderstorm.

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Keep Your Child Safe This Summer

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Parents can avoid most summertime trips to the doctor’s office — or worse, the hospital — by following these simple safety precautions with their children.

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Wilderness First Aid: Ready for the Worst

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Keeping healthy and following basic safety measures help avoid tragedies on the trail, but when accidents do occur, specialized first-aid skills can make all the difference.

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Parenting Solutions: Five Healthy Habits to Instill in Children

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Teaching these behaviors with diligence and discipline will reduce illness, promote safety, and encourage healthy living through diet and exercise.

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Outdoor Smarts The Signal Mirror: A Low-Tech Lifesaver

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Any flat, shiny surface can be used to get the attention of potential rescuers, but a specially designed reflective signaling device works best.

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