12 Tips for Staying Safe and Healthy in a Crowd
Precautions to take while at a game, concert, or other large gathering
13 Things Your Kid's Camp Counselor Won't Tell You
Sending the kids off to camp this summer? We granted anonymity to insiders from camps in Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, and Wisconsin so they'd share some of the secrets of their profession.
Interviews by Adam Bluestein in Reader's Digest - July 2008
7 First-Aid Standbys You Should Never Use
Update your first-aid kit and learn which common treatments can be dangerous to use in an emergency.
By Patricia Curtis in Reader's Digest - October 2004
A Chat With YouTube's Star Mom
Anita Renfroe, the mind behind "MomSense," still gets her kicks from her kids.
Andy Simmons in Reader's Digest - September 2009
Heroin is back -- through the experiences of real teens who tested the drug with tragic consequences.
By Henry Pierson Curtis in Reader's Digest - July 1998
With his life drawing to a close, Randy Pausch reveals in an interview and a book excerpt what matters most.
By Jesse Kornbluth in Reader's Digest - May 2008
A Get-Along Guide for Parents of Teens
It's not easy being a teen -- or the parent of one. If yours has you baffled, try these tips for keeping the lines of communication open.
A Look at Single Sex Classrooms
Single-sex classrooms are appearing in public schools all over the country. We get to the bottom of why single-gender education is becoming more and more popular.
By Carol Kaufmann in Reader's Digest
Three schools. Three fresh ideas for getting kids hooked on learning.
By Max Alexander in Reader's Digest - May 2006
Anatomy of a Teen Car Accident
Nearly half of teen car-crash deaths happen at night. Here's how it usually goes down.