During the changing seasons, you will notice a big difference in your produce options at the grocery store. Have you ever wondered why the strawberries look so big and robust one month and small and wilted at the same store just a few weeks later? Growing crops is more complex than one would imagine. The […]
Read More...Author Archives: FPA Administration
7 Ways to Save Money this Fall
Summer has come to a close and like many families, the summer season may have left your savings account a little less than ideal. After vacations and entertaining children, fall is that time of year where getting back on budget is crucial. Before we know it, the holidays will be here and if we start […]
Read More...Cybersecurity 101: How to Keep Your Children Safe Online
With summer vacation officially over and the new school year in full swing, parents need to remember the importance of cybersecurity when it comes to keeping our children safe. When we think about cybersecurity, our minds usually conjure up images of massive conglomerates with server rooms and a team of dedicated cybersecurity engineers. And while […]
Read More...4 Fun Board Games That Exercise Intelligence
Board games are a classic and wonderful way for families to spend time together. Playing board games is not only a fun activity, but it can encourage sportsmanship, patience, and memorable moments. Plus, when families play games that don’t involve screen time, it enhances interpersonal communication and relationships. The best part is: there are dozens […]
Read More...Healthy and Delicious Treats for Your Pets
When it comes to our beloved pets, it can be hard to not spoil them like crazy with tasty treats. One sweet puppy dog look and it’s hard to resist “this one time.” We get it. Here and there it can be harmless to give your dog a fun snack but as a general rule […]
Read More...Choosing the Right Vitamins for your Child
In a perfect world, our children would have no need for vitamins. Their food would provide them with all of their nutritional needs and no supplementation would be needed at all. However, we live in a far from perfect world. There are so many factors as to why children (and adults) need extra vitamins in […]
Read More...How to Start a Family Garden
Gardening is a rewarding and life-enriching activity. Most people think of it as a solitary hobby, but gardening is actually a great way to spend time as a family, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature and growth. Even the youngest of family members can participate in digging, planting, watering, and watching the garden thrive. […]
Read More...What to Do During a Tornado
Imagine this…you’re sitting watching your favorite television show, your cell phone starts to beep loudly and then your favorite show is now the weather guy telling you to take shelter. What should you do? We want you to have the best chance of survival in any situation. A tornado is a scary thing no one […]
Read More...10 Identity Theft Protection Tips You Need to Know
Identity theft is a crime in which someone fraudulently and illegally uses someone else’s personal and identifiable information, such as a driver’s license or Social Security number, for the purposes of impersonating that individual and/or as a means of obtaining money or credit. People from nearly all generations, regions, and backgrounds have been victims of […]
Read More...Preparing Your Child for an Active Shooter Scenario
We look forward to preparing our children for exciting milestones, such as going to school, birthdays or riding a bike. Other events are more difficult – like the death of a pet or moving to a new neighborhood. One scenario we need to address is an active shooter situation. An active shooter is a person […]
Read More...