A safe, comfortable backyard gives kids more freedom to play and parents fewer things to worry about. Find practical guidance on sun protection, insects, cold-weather safety, yard upkeep and other everyday issues that help keep backyard play safer and more enjoyable.
It’s safe and easy to use chlorine and other pool chemicals to keep a larger kiddie pool water clean, even in an inflatable pool. Here’s what you’ll need — and how to do it right.
Dog poo is rife with nasty microbes that can make your whippersnappers sick. Keeping the yard clear of dog poop is a constant, thankless job, but here are some ways to make picking up and disposing of dog poop easier and more eco-friendly.
Keeping the kiddie pool water clean takes a special kind of dedication. Here’s what you can do to keep the water sparkling clear all summer long.
Exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays in childhood increases the risk of skin cancer later on. Here’s what you need to know to protect your child from the sun.
Mosquito repellents are your best defense against mosquito-transmitted illnesses. But not all repellents are created equal. Herein, I break it all down so that you can make the right choices for your family.
Protecting your kids from mosquito bites is important when sending them into the back yard to play. Here's why, along with what you can do to reduce the mosquito population in your back yard.
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If the kiddie pool gets neglected and turns into a fetid mosquito breeding ground this summer, don’t despair — you have options! Shocking the pool water is a simple task, and it’ll turn that green water clear in a matter of hours.