Keep all drugs in medicine cabinets or other childproof cabinets that young children cannot reach.

Strap TVs and other large furniture to the wall with safety straps or L-brackets. This will prevent serious injury to young children. Many children are hurt every year because these unsecured heavy items topple over onto them.

Throughout the 4th of July weekend, please take a moment to thank a veteran and remember anyone that has served our country. Acknowledge the sacrifices these heroes have made to your children so they understand that there was a heavy price paid just so we could have the opportunity to celebrate another birthday of the United States of America.

Children only get one childhood. Allow them to play and be a kid. Too many kids are raised to be little adults.

True worth is in being, not seeming.

Never leave young children alone with dangerous household products or drugs within reach.

Students shouldn’t be fooled by first impressions. For most subjects once we learn the tricks, they become a lot easier than first thought.

Y3K Tutor In Your Home Golden Rule for Living: If you make a mess, clean it up. Some kids learn that it is OK to make a mess and someone else will clean up for them. This instills in them that they can do whatever they want and someone will always bail them out. Responsibility must be taught at a young age.

Kids need to learn that they don’t have to win every argument. People can agree to disagree.

Students with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) can be treated with cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy techniques.