Archive for 'Safety'
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 [...]
Safe Halloween Costumes
Keeping our adorable little ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween Halloween Safety The big night is around the corner - when children don their costumes and head out for a evening of trick or treating. But [...]
Keeping Halloween Fun and Safe
How to keep our little ghosts and goblins out of harms way. If there is one holiday all children seem to love, it’s Halloween, and no wonder. Halloween has just the right mix of spooky fun, [...]
Walking to School Safely
How a few rules can make walking to school a safe and healthy activity. Walking to School Today most parents insist on driving their children to school even though walking is healthier; kids get exercise 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 [...]
Tobogganing
Why teaching your kids a little caution on the slopes is imperative. Tobogganing What kid doesn’t love to fly down a slippery slope n a sled or toboggan? Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding or sledding, hitting the [...]
Children and Bicycle Safety
When it comes to preventing childhood injuries, safety and biking must go hand in hand. When it comes to the safety of our children, bicycles come to the forefront of many parents’ minds. One of the [...]
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 [...]
Skating Safety
How to keep kids safe and sound when skating on a pond. Skating Safety There’s nothing quite as magical as skating on a lake or pond. It’s also a fun family activity, and a great way [...]
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 [...]
