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Adult 'playcations' emerge as top trend for summer 2026 | Lifestyle | uniondemocrat. com
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (669+ words) With tickets to popular Western European destinations as much as 20% higher this summer, domestic travel in the United States is surging. Travelers are increasingly opting to explore nearby destinations to save money. What's more, they're building domestic trips around favorite…...
Ask the Pediatrician: Water park safety
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (371+ words) There are 1, 300 water parks in the United States and 85 million people visit them each year. As a parent, it's important to know what to look for if you are planning a trip to an indoor or outdoor water park. (Olesia…...
The 5 most common hiking emergencies and how to prevent them
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1424+ words) On a hot day, it's important to stay hydrated, including on hikes that lack shade, like this one in Griffith Park. (Jaclyn Cosgrove/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Among my many memories of hiking around Southern California, I have a few…...
Ask the Pediatrician: How reading can help prevent the summer slide
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (579+ words) Not only can reading be a fun leisure activity, it can keep your child's skills sharp during summer break. (Dreamstime/TNS) Summer vacation gives your child a much-needed break from school routines, which is important. But, at the same time,…...
This Summer, Don't Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout
1+ year, 1+ week ago (354+ words) (News USA) - Exercising in the warmer weather is a welcome respite from winter, but summer workouts bring their own challenges, including dehydration. For most people, 64 ounces of water each day is recommended for good health, but this varies with activity…...
Dealing with extreme heat is a full-time job for parents of young kids " and their schools
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (892+ words) A student plays tin the garden at Educare Los Angeles at Long Beach, a very high-quality child care center in Long Beach, California, on March 20, 2024. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS) When Aida Maravilla was on the hunt…...
Let summer fruits sweeten your savory dishes
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1364+ words) Across cultures and cuisines, fruit plays a vibrant role in savory dishes, bringing brightness and complexity to everyday meals. (Citalliance/Dreamstime/TNS) Good cooking is all about balance, a delicate dance between salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami. While we…...