Labor Day means an extra day off work, which we can all get on board with after the stress of last month with kids starting school and you getting yourself back into a weekly routine! Enjoy some time off with the family and make some great memories while the weather is still decent!

With every weather change, there's a whole new sickness going around in schools and workplaces. Doesn't that make you a little more excited for the school year that just started for your children? Make sure you stay ahead of it and talk to your doctor about what you can do to keep yourself healthy and sickness free this season!

The typical peak of hurricane season has arrived. Historically speaking, about two-thirds of Atlantic hurricane activity occurs between Aug. 20 and Oct. 10. The Gulf of Mexico contains record hurricane fuel, and the Atlantic’s waters are alarmingly hot. And yet, the Atlantic is silent.

We all know Hornets and Wasps became highly aggressive in the fall. Do you know why? In the summer, food is bountiful. In the fall, as the days get shorter and the food becomes scarcer, they basically become hangry - - and I think we can all relate to that every now and then.

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Last month, we lost our beautiful 21-year-old son on his birthday in a motorcycle accident. These are some things that friends and family did to help us during our time of need....

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Sometimes you need to put yourself first in order to be the best version of yourself for others. September is the perfect month to practice prioritizing some “me” time, because it’s National Self-Care Awareness Month. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in checking in on others, it’s important for your mental health to practice self-care. Check out these ways to promote self-care in your life, so you can walk away feeling refreshed and ready to do more good in the world.

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the U.S. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness and funds for better, safer treatments for kids fighting cancer. Join the fight by following us on Facebook and Instagram where we will share opportunities for you to actively participate and raise awareness throughout the month of September.

Founded by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) in 1983, Baby Safety Month (BSM) occurs every September and offers a great chance for parents and retailers to brush up on baby-proof safety standards and tips. Every year, JPMA offers toolkits to manufacturers, retailers, doctors, and parents to help educate them on childhood safety. Babies aren’t the only ones going through a huge learning curve in life – the rest of us often need to brush up on our skills in order to ensure no accidents occur.