Other articles by HVP News Reporters

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  Take a walk on the wild side with your kids

  Easy nature walk ideas

  Letting kids lead a nature walk builds confidence and decision-making skills while satisfying their innate curiosity read more »
  
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  De-stress your kids: The benefits of nature play

  Outdoor play helps kids build skills and stay healthy

  Today’s children lack adequate outdoor play experiences. Early learning specialists are sounding the cry. read more »
  
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  Resume tips for job seekers with disabilities

  Some of the most important things to keep in mind

  For the most part, writing a resume as a disabled worker involves the same best practices as writing any type of resume. Some of the most important things to keep in mind include: read more »
  
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  Protect birds from window collisions

  Advice from NYS DEC

  Bird migration is ramping up. Each year, millions of birds are killed in window collisions in the US. read more »
  
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  Think your child might have asthma?

  Take these steps

  Does your child sometimes wheeze? Are they short of breath? If so, they may need to see a health care provider to determine if they have asthma. read more »
  
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  6 simple ways to soothe a teething baby

  Begin a smoother teething journey for your family with these ideas

  There’s nothing cuter than those first toothy grins, but cutting teeth is a tough business. When a baby is teething, parents often spend long days and nights trying to soothe their little one’s discomfort. read more »
  
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  3 ways to save the planet in your own backyard

  Real actions you can take at home and in your community

  “Think globally, act locally” is a motto that everyone should take to heart. It emphasizes the importance of real actions you can take at home and in your community, while stressing the fact that every creature on planet Earth is connected. read more »
  
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  Water contaminants can impact child health

  Here’s how to remove them

  Clean, safe drinking water is essential for human health, especially for children, who are particularly vulnerable to certain contaminants. Local, state and federal policy has had some success in helping clean up drinking water supplies, but there are new reports of emerging contaminants linked to child development. read more »
  
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  Bring on dessert with better-for-you sweets

  3 recipes that add lots of healthy stuff with prunes

  If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest favorites. However, committing to a nutritionally friendly way of life doesn’t have to leave desserts by the wayside. read more »
  
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  Plant it for the planet

  Choose flowering plants for pollinators

  June is National Pollinators Month and June 16-22 is designated as “National Pollinator Week.” Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S Department of the Interior, read more »