Ten people per day drown in the U.S., and 20 percent are children under the age of 14. More children accidentally drown in lakes, rivers, and oceans than in pools, with younger teen boys being most at risk. Don't underestimate drowning risk by leaving children in the water unsupervised, even if they can swim. If older children babysit, be sure they are not distracted by playful peers or other activities. No money for swim lessons? Start with free videos easily found online that show how to…

It is typically family members who motivate loved ones to enter treatment for health conditions. Unlike physical health conditions, motivating someone to accept help for a behavioral health condition like an eating disorder, addiction, and gambling among to others, can be a tough sell. Denial interferes with rational arguments to get help. Threatening and badgering are rarely successful and can make problems worse. Avoiding these behaviors is so important that it is worth getting counseling to…

Chances are good that you had an amazing idea in the past but didn't act on it. Where would you be now if you had? Awareness of the common reasons people don't act on great ideas may empower you the next time your inner genius strikes. New ideas often challenge the status quo and, when examined, feel as if they are outside your comfort zone. To act with determination, decide to overcome 1) fear of failure - what you imagine will happen if the idea flops; 2) fear of success - apprehension about…