Archive for 'Safety'
The Dangers of Spring Flooding
During springtime, flooding, thin ice and rushing waters can lead to tragedy. But there are ways to keep kids safe from spring water runoff and rains. Every year we hear of someone who has drowned in [...]
Electro Pollution
How to reduce your family’s exposure to electro pollution. Electro Pollution Over the past several years there have been concerns raised about electro-magnetic radiation. While there hasn’t been anything conclusive, there is growing concern over what [...]
Helmet Safety & Head Injuries
Why it’s so important that children wear helmets. Helmet Safety and Head Injuries Children aged 0 to 4 years, and teens 15 to 19 are at the greatest risk of suffering from a traumatic brain injury, [...]
Outdoor Poisons
What every parent needs to keep in mind when it comes to outdoor poisons. Outdoor Poisons Now that spring is here, so is the gardening season and with it, potential hazards. While many municipalities now ban [...]
Clothing Labeling Danger
How to ensure that your child isn’t the target of a predator. Clothing Labeling Danger Adults who prey on innocent children, such as pedophiles, have all sorts of tricks up their sleeves to gain a child’s [...]
Bikes, Trikes and Safety
A few cycling safety tips for children who are too young to cycle! Bikes, Trikes and Safety Well now that spring is upon us, out come the bicycles. Of course, bike safety is important for all [...]
Signs Your Child is Being Bullied Online
Could your child be a victim of cyber-bullying? Signs of Cyber Bullying There is nothing more disheartening than to discover that peers are bullying your child. But sometimes the signs aren’t as clear as a bloody [...]
Stranger Danger – How to Street Proof Children
Telling your children to “never talk to strangers” is only one step in keeping our children safe from sexual predators and child abductors. As children, how many times were we told to “never talk to strangers”? [...]
Rural Safety for Children
Down on the farm, life may be sweet. But country living poses many hazards to the unsuspecting family. If you live in the country or simply enjoy the occasional visit to a farm or ranch, it’s [...]
Hypothermia
Why you’ll want to bundle up your kids when playing outside in the wintertime. Hypothermia Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature drops below 95ºF or 35ºC. Children are most at risk of it when they’ve [...]
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