You always have an eye on your children. And when they're not with you, your thoughts are with them. When your kids visit the mall, walk home from school or hang out with friends, you worry about strangers. You want to keep your children safe, yet not make them virtual prisoners in their own home. [...]
Keeping your family safe and sound can be as easy as following simple safety rules consistently. The following checklist from the National Safety Council can help you assess your family's adherence to essential safety precautions. If you say "false" after any of these statements, correct the safety issues they address. General safety No one in [...]
Computers and the Internet have become an important part of our lives and our children's lives. An estimated 77 million American children and teens are now online, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Youngsters spend time online messaging, chatting, searching, and surfing. Although most of these Internet experiences are likely positive, parents need to be [...]
by Edward Murphy, PsyD, Director, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Psychology Associates One of the realities we face in today's world is the uncertainty of job stability. Over one-sixth of the American workforce in the past five years has lost their employment due to downsizing, getting dismissed, restructuring, or company bankruptcy. Among a variety of life [...]
by Wanda Woodward, Department of Psychiatry, Bryn Mawr Hospital, a part of Main Line Health December seems to have three of the most significant religious and cultural celebrations for the entire year. We have Hanukah and Christmas, which carry religious meaning, and Kwanza, which is of cultural importance. Even if you don’t personally celebrate one [...]
Your office cubicle doesn't look like a dangerous place. But if your computer, chair and other parts of your workstation aren't positioned properly, you can end up with sore wrists or a backache or other physical problems that may keep you on the injured list. Ergonomics is the science of fitting work environment to worker. [...]
You may be careful about locking your doors and windows, and keeping your personal papers in a secure place. Depending on what you use your personal computer for, an identity thief may not need to set foot in your house to steal your personal information. You may store your Social Security number, financial records, tax [...]
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The FCRA promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in the files of the nation’s credit reporting companies. The Federal Trade [...]
Check out the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System website for tips and services when it comes to your mortgage and/or foreclosure.
(NAPS)—The recent mortgage crisis has left the door open for fraudulent foreclosure “rescue” professionals who use half-truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver. If you think you may be facing foreclosure or know someone who is, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, wants [...]