If you travel by air, you know how inconvenient it can be to have your flight delayed. You might not have much control over most issues that cause delays, such as weather or maintenance, but is there anything you can do in advance to minimize your chances of delay?

Travelers sometimes make the mistake of not reviewing the details of their trip, which could lead to errors in their ticketing. Minor errors on your flight reservation used to be an easy fix at the counter when a customer checked in. Now, with tighter security and rising airfares, even the most insignificant discrepancy can cause you a big problem or result in extra fees. Continue reading Avoiding Delays When Traveling »

Deven M.: Dear Mr.Walsh, I am a 15 year old student in Oklahoma. 6 years ago I was molested by someone twice as old as me. I am an All-American Scholar now, but I don’t know if I should report this guy or not. Please help get this predator off the streets, because I know he is probably still harming other kids. Thank you.

JW: Thanks for having the courage to come forward with your story – I know how hard that is. Unless brave crime victims like you are willing to speak out, it’s difficult to get justice. Of course you should go to the police! I know that a lot of young victims of sexual predators fear that they’re to blame for what happened, but always remember this: sexual abuse is NEVER your fault. I know it can be very tough to talk to someone about what happened, and you might be afraid that adults won’t believe you, especially if the abuser is a family member or family friend. But you should always remember that you don’t have to keep this a secret.

More than 90% of the homes in the United States have a microwave, so your family probably recognizes how helpful it can be to have this convenience available. As much as it is convenient, there are also many dangers that you and your children need to be aware of whenever using a microwave to prepare food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a few safety tips to keep in mind to make sure you are using your microwave safely Continue reading Are You Using Your Microwave Safely? »

We’ve all heard about cases of college hazing activities that end with tragic consequences. Despite the fact that most states and individual schools have anti-hazing policies in place, these activities continue to go on, with only the worst cases coming to the attention of parents, administrators and authorities.

What many parents may not be aware of is that while it may be much more common at the college level, a growing number of hazing incidents are being reported at the high school level and even younger, where some kids and teens are being subjected to emotional and physical abuse. Recent cases like the Bingham High School Drill Team in Utah, or the Robertson High School Football team in New Mexico, which involved instances of humiliation, physical violence, and even sexual abuse, have been making headlines. Continue reading Are Your Kids Victims of Hazing? »