Posted by Farl Greene

For many of us, getting older is something we don’t like to think about.  We think it means achy joints, high cholesterol, and other declines in physical, mental, and social well-being.  It doesn’t have to be this way.  Even if you’re still relatively young, following these tips may help you feel better for longer. Physical …

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Posted by Ben Long

At RSH Legal, we are turning our attention to high school football Friday nights and fall hayrides, pumpkin carving and picking apples. However, freezing cold temperatures and snowfall are just around the corner.  Before that snow flies, here are a few tips to get your home ready to face the winter: Clean out your gutters. As the …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

The world of transporting a child has become more complicated.  Believe me—I know.  We have three kids in three different types of car seats!  Using the right car seat can make the difference between life and death—so we want to make your little one is traveling safely. The five types of car seats Graphic courtesy …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

In a few weeks, schools in Iowa will re-open and many teenagers will be driving to school for the first time.  In Iowa, fifteen to twenty-four year olds make up 17 percent of registered drivers but are involved in 40 percent of all fatal or serious accidents.  There are several risks for teen drivers that …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

Lithium batteries can be found in electronics all over your home, but they have been in the news lately for the growing safety hazard they represent to children. If swallowed or put up your kid’s nose, these batteries, also known as “button” batteries, can cause injury or even death. Because they are so small (about …

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Posted by Farl Greene

Now that summer is here, you are probably looking forward to spending more time outdoors.  Spending time at the swimming pool, camping, boating, and bicycling are all fun ways to be out in the great weather.  What you can forget is how easily you or your children can get sunburned.  Not only is sunburn painful, …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

School is nearly out, and for many families, that means a summer vacation.  If you’re on a vacation where you need to rent a vehicle, you will face a common dilemma at the rental counter.  You’ll have to choose between purchasing extra insurance from the rental car company, which sometimes can nearly double the price …

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