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Sunday, May 26, 2013
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51. Does Your Child Know How to Handle an Emergency?
[MOMS]
The safety of the entire family usually seems to fall on Mom, but it's important for even the smallest family members to know what to do if disaster strikes. Whether it's an injury, crime or natural disaster, you can teach your children how to take control and get help when you're unable to do so. Start by teaching children as young as three your home phone number and emergency numbers such as 911. A fun way to ensure that he remembers... Read More
The safety of the entire family usually seems to fall on Mom, but it's important for even the smallest family members to know what to do if disaster strikes. Whether it's an injury, crime or natural disaster, you can teach your children how to take control and get help when you're unable to do so. Start by teaching children as young as three your home phone number and emergency numbers such as 911. A fun way to ensure that he remembers... Read More
52. Kid Danger Zones at the Mall
[MOMS]
Heavy displays, escalators, elevators and more can be major hazards for small kids at the mall. Add in distracted parents, and a day of shopping can turn into a disaster. Getting lost may be a concern of parents whose kids tend to wander. Before you leave the house, be sure your child knows your cell phone number, or put it in her pocket so that if you're separated, she can call you. Give her an action plan if she can't find you that... Read More
Heavy displays, escalators, elevators and more can be major hazards for small kids at the mall. Add in distracted parents, and a day of shopping can turn into a disaster. Getting lost may be a concern of parents whose kids tend to wander. Before you leave the house, be sure your child knows your cell phone number, or put it in her pocket so that if you're separated, she can call you. Give her an action plan if she can't find you that... Read More
53. Slay the Candy Monster: How to Handle Halloween Sweets
[MOMS]
Probably the most frightening aspect of Halloween is the amount of candy your children bring home. No matter which type of sweet treats they get, it all boils down to the same thing - sugar, sugar and more sugar. While you don't want to rain on your child's Halloween parade, there's a lot to be said for coming up with an effective strategy that emphasizes moderation. {relatedarticles}What type of parent would you be if you didn't lend... Read More
Probably the most frightening aspect of Halloween is the amount of candy your children bring home. No matter which type of sweet treats they get, it all boils down to the same thing - sugar, sugar and more sugar. While you don't want to rain on your child's Halloween parade, there's a lot to be said for coming up with an effective strategy that emphasizes moderation. {relatedarticles}What type of parent would you be if you didn't lend... Read More
54. Playing the Judge: The Who, What and Why Behind the Best Known Toy Awards
[MOMS]
Parents today want toys that are both fun and educational for their children. Toy manufacturers want toys that are big hits with both kids and parents. Enter in the Toy Awards. There are several awards given each year for Best of Breed toys, but they all judge toys on different criteria. Some may judge from a kids point of view, while others may be from an educators point of view, while others judge toys based on an adults view of... Read More
Parents today want toys that are both fun and educational for their children. Toy manufacturers want toys that are big hits with both kids and parents. Enter in the Toy Awards. There are several awards given each year for Best of Breed toys, but they all judge toys on different criteria. Some may judge from a kids point of view, while others may be from an educators point of view, while others judge toys based on an adults view of... Read More
55. Don't Make Boo-Boos with Your First-Aid Kit
[MOMS]
All families should have a first-aid kit - or two - on hand for emergencies. Gathering supplies ahead of time and educating your whole family on how to use the items in your kit is essential to handling emergencies. Treating minor injuries that happen around the home or while traveling can help you stop bleeding, prevent infection and help in decontamination. You can buy a premade kit, or you can create one of your own and fill it with... Read More
All families should have a first-aid kit - or two - on hand for emergencies. Gathering supplies ahead of time and educating your whole family on how to use the items in your kit is essential to handling emergencies. Treating minor injuries that happen around the home or while traveling can help you stop bleeding, prevent infection and help in decontamination. You can buy a premade kit, or you can create one of your own and fill it with... Read More
56. Happy Halloween: Keep it Safe
[MOMS]
Get ready to put the happy in Halloween with these simple tips for staying safe. Although there's plenty of fun to be had, this harrowing holiday can be downright spooky if you aren't careful. This trick for treating your family to a good time is to proceed with caution. There are some basic guidelines to help you make it through the Halloween holiday without a hitch. If you're including pumpkin primping in your festivities, remember... Read More
Get ready to put the happy in Halloween with these simple tips for staying safe. Although there's plenty of fun to be had, this harrowing holiday can be downright spooky if you aren't careful. This trick for treating your family to a good time is to proceed with caution. There are some basic guidelines to help you make it through the Halloween holiday without a hitch. If you're including pumpkin primping in your festivities, remember... Read More
57. Dive into Pool Safety
[MOMS]
Who says there ain't no cure for the summertime blues? You'll be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn't enjoy spending time by the pool. For most families, it's the highlight of the summer -- both fun and affordable. While it's great that you and your children are looking forward to a summer spent poolside, it's always important to remember safety first. Always make sure you adhere to these safety guidelines during swimming time.... Read More
Who says there ain't no cure for the summertime blues? You'll be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn't enjoy spending time by the pool. For most families, it's the highlight of the summer -- both fun and affordable. While it's great that you and your children are looking forward to a summer spent poolside, it's always important to remember safety first. Always make sure you adhere to these safety guidelines during swimming time.... Read More
58. Have a Hunch about Backpack Safety
[MOMS]
When we were children, it felt like we had the weight of the world on our shoulders with those overstocked backpacks. But not anymore. Parents, school officials and medical professionals have wised up to the potential health hazards of packing those backs too much. Hence, the ever-growing popularity of backpacks on wheels.{relatedarticles}Believe it or not, there's even a Backpack Safety America organization that was created to help lift... Read More
When we were children, it felt like we had the weight of the world on our shoulders with those overstocked backpacks. But not anymore. Parents, school officials and medical professionals have wised up to the potential health hazards of packing those backs too much. Hence, the ever-growing popularity of backpacks on wheels.{relatedarticles}Believe it or not, there's even a Backpack Safety America organization that was created to help lift... Read More
59. Have a Blast with Fireworks
[MOMS]
Much of the excitement of Independence Day is the rockets' red glare, especially for kids. But those bombs bursting in air can and do injure people, especially kids. In 2008 alone, there were 7,000 fireworks injuries reported. Nearly half of those casualties were children. No wonder they're illegal in a lot of states. It's best to leave the pyrotechnics to professionals, but if you choose to light your own fireworks, there are a few... Read More
Much of the excitement of Independence Day is the rockets' red glare, especially for kids. But those bombs bursting in air can and do injure people, especially kids. In 2008 alone, there were 7,000 fireworks injuries reported. Nearly half of those casualties were children. No wonder they're illegal in a lot of states. It's best to leave the pyrotechnics to professionals, but if you choose to light your own fireworks, there are a few... Read More
60. Has Your Neighborhood Been Offended?
[MOMS]
It's a parent's worst nightmare - a child becoming the prey of a sexual offender. Unfortunately, the sick individuals who stalk young children aren't branded with a scarlet letter, and by the time some parents find out that a predator has infiltrated their surroundings, it's too late. In the United States, a child goes missing every 40 seconds. And although 90 percent of all molestations are done by someone the child knows, at least 10... Read More
It's a parent's worst nightmare - a child becoming the prey of a sexual offender. Unfortunately, the sick individuals who stalk young children aren't branded with a scarlet letter, and by the time some parents find out that a predator has infiltrated their surroundings, it's too late. In the United States, a child goes missing every 40 seconds. And although 90 percent of all molestations are done by someone the child knows, at least 10... Read More
