Celebrate Family Health History Day!

In 2004, the U.S. Surgeon General declared Thanksgiving Family Health History Day.  Family history is important for everyone: it is one of the strongest factors influencing risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Understanding the risks can enable you to take specific steps to reduce your chances of developing these conditions. For families with rare…

Managing Temperatures at Disney and Meeting Magical Friends

by Melva Jeter With the summer, comes the NFED annual Family Conference, this year in Orlando, Florida. Now, being from Colorado, I thought it was incredibly cool in 2010 when the conference was in Colorado Springs, but Orlando?  And so close to Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World? This is a kid’s dream-come-true year!…

Orlando is a Great Family Destination

Orlando is a great family destination so plan your vacation to coincide with the NFED Family Conference. Many of you may be concerned about the heat and the humidty in Florida but all conference activities at the Buena Vista Palace and Spa are held indoors in climate controlled rooms. The only outdoor activity is an…