Archive for 'Safety'
Sleep Deprivation & Driving
What you need to know about teens, driving and sleep deprivation. Sleep Deprivation Studies show that getting less than 6 hours of sleep a night can have the same hazardous effects as drinking while driving. And [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Keeping Adolescents Safe During the Teen Years
When we think of safety and children, young children come to mind. But teens also face dangers as they become increasingly independent. Keeping our kids safe during the teen years is an important issue. This is [...]
Furnace and Co2 Safety
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisonings during autumn and winter. Furnace and Co2 Safety Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless and toxic. A product of incomplete combustion, it can cause headache, nausea, dizziness and even be [...]
Keeping Adolescents Safe
What parents need to consider to keep their adolescents safe. Keeping Adolescents Safe Have you had the “big talk” with your preteen or even teen? Most parents dread the idea of sitting down and discussing the [...]
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying has become more prevalent through the use of e-mail, instant messages, chat rooms, and other digital messaging systems. It brings with it unique challenges. Cyber Bullying provides the most current and essential information on [...]
Cough and Cold Medicine
Why you should never use over-the-counter cough and cold remedies on young kids. Dangers of Cold Medication with Young Children The latest studies suggest that a little honey can go a long way in alleviating a [...]
How Bullying Affects Children
Experts agree that bullying can affect a child well after the bullying is over. In fact, the effects can scar a child for life. The Effects of Bullying Bullying is a huge stress on children, and [...]
Helping Your Teen Drive to School Safely
Keeping teens safe when they drive to school. Teens Driving to School Did your teen work and save for a car this summer? Or maybe she uses the family car to get to school some days. [...]
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