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1. Poisonings In Children - Which Household Products Are Hazardous?
[MOMS]
As parents, we do our best to keep our children healthy and safe. We buckle up their seatbelts, tell them to wash their hands before dinner, and to eat their fruits and vegetables. Yet, childhood poisonings occur every day across the globe. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, one hundred children ages fourteen and under died in 2002 because of accidental poisonings. Fifty-seven percent of these deaths occurred in children ages four and under.... Read More
As parents, we do our best to keep our children healthy and safe. We buckle up their seatbelts, tell them to wash their hands before dinner, and to eat their fruits and vegetables. Yet, childhood poisonings occur every day across the globe. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, one hundred children ages fourteen and under died in 2002 because of accidental poisonings. Fifty-seven percent of these deaths occurred in children ages four and under.... Read More
2. Internet Safety Tips for Kids
[MOMS]
Computers and the internet have become a way of life. Telling your kids that they can't go on the internet is like telling them they can't breathe. Not only has the internet become a social aspect for kids, it is also educational. Kids are expected to know their way around the internet and do research for school... Read More
Computers and the internet have become a way of life. Telling your kids that they can't go on the internet is like telling them they can't breathe. Not only has the internet become a social aspect for kids, it is also educational. Kids are expected to know their way around the internet and do research for school... Read More
3. Play It Safe: Sports Activity Musts
[MOMS]
You think your children are ready to play ball (or any other sport for that matter), but are they really properly prepared? When it comes to playing the field, it's a matter of safety first. Parents have an obligation to take all of the steps necessary to ensure that their children don't get injured while participating in sports.{relatedarticles}Prior to signing your child up for a sport, have your little one checked out by a... Read More
You think your children are ready to play ball (or any other sport for that matter), but are they really properly prepared? When it comes to playing the field, it's a matter of safety first. Parents have an obligation to take all of the steps necessary to ensure that their children don't get injured while participating in sports.{relatedarticles}Prior to signing your child up for a sport, have your little one checked out by a... Read More
4. Are Bubble Baths Bad for Your Kids?
[MOMS]
Tiny bubbles in the bath make you feel happy, make you feel fine. Or do they? There's long been a debate over whether or not bubble baths are really good for children, especially when it comes to girls. While some health experts believe that bubble baths can be linked to health issues such as urinary tract infections, others think that bubble baths are nothing more than good fun. {relatedarticles}According to a report released by the... Read More
Tiny bubbles in the bath make you feel happy, make you feel fine. Or do they? There's long been a debate over whether or not bubble baths are really good for children, especially when it comes to girls. While some health experts believe that bubble baths can be linked to health issues such as urinary tract infections, others think that bubble baths are nothing more than good fun. {relatedarticles}According to a report released by the... Read More
5. Have a Safe Labor Day Barbecue
[DIET&FITNESS]
If you plan to celebrate summer's last days with a cookout, then there are a few safety tips you should know before firing up the grill. Grilled food is usually a better choice than fried or creamy foods because there's no coating and no grease. The smoke, rubs and marinades add an unbeatable flavor that make grilling appealing, not to mention bringing the party outside into the great outdoors. But that same smoke and fire that... Read More
If you plan to celebrate summer's last days with a cookout, then there are a few safety tips you should know before firing up the grill. Grilled food is usually a better choice than fried or creamy foods because there's no coating and no grease. The smoke, rubs and marinades add an unbeatable flavor that make grilling appealing, not to mention bringing the party outside into the great outdoors. But that same smoke and fire that... Read More
6. Reunite With Your Lost Child
[MOMS]
It's that time of year when school is out, and kids are out and about with their parents. Whether it's the mall, the pool, museums, zoos or other public place, it's possible that you and your child could be separated. It's so easy for a child to get lost with all the fun distractions of public places - either she lingers at an exhibit while the rest of the family moves on, or she's there one second and blending into the crowd the... Read More
It's that time of year when school is out, and kids are out and about with their parents. Whether it's the mall, the pool, museums, zoos or other public place, it's possible that you and your child could be separated. It's so easy for a child to get lost with all the fun distractions of public places - either she lingers at an exhibit while the rest of the family moves on, or she's there one second and blending into the crowd the... Read More
7. Keep Kids Safe at the BBQ
[MOMS]
A cookout is a great way to get friends and family together for a delicious meal and lots of fun. But there are a few precautions to take when it comes to keeping kids safe around the grill and in the yard. Before you light the grill, be sure it's clean in order to prevent flare-ups. If you're using charcoal, then keep all of your supplies, including the charcoal, matches or lighters, and lighter fluid away from kids. If you use a... Read More
A cookout is a great way to get friends and family together for a delicious meal and lots of fun. But there are a few precautions to take when it comes to keeping kids safe around the grill and in the yard. Before you light the grill, be sure it's clean in order to prevent flare-ups. If you're using charcoal, then keep all of your supplies, including the charcoal, matches or lighters, and lighter fluid away from kids. If you use a... Read More
8. A GPS for Kids: Creepy or Clever?
[MOMS]
It may seem like the ultimate invasion of privacy. We're talking about putting a tracking device on your child. Although it may seem creepy and over the top for some parents, others feel a sense of security knowing they can keep tabs on their children at all times. A child goes missing every 40 seconds in the United States. For many people, that's enough of an incentive to invest in a product that might one day keep their child out of... Read More
It may seem like the ultimate invasion of privacy. We're talking about putting a tracking device on your child. Although it may seem creepy and over the top for some parents, others feel a sense of security knowing they can keep tabs on their children at all times. A child goes missing every 40 seconds in the United States. For many people, that's enough of an incentive to invest in a product that might one day keep their child out of... Read More
9. Spas and Kids: Not So Hot
[MOMS]
Hot tubs may seem like small pools that are perfectly safe for children, but that's not the case. Kids and spas, whirlpools and hot tubs don't make for a good mix. The dangers of hot tubs range from drowning to entrapment to overheating. So before you allow your kids to sink into that home spa, consider this. {relatedarticles}The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that there have been more than 700 deaths in the last three... Read More
Hot tubs may seem like small pools that are perfectly safe for children, but that's not the case. Kids and spas, whirlpools and hot tubs don't make for a good mix. The dangers of hot tubs range from drowning to entrapment to overheating. So before you allow your kids to sink into that home spa, consider this. {relatedarticles}The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that there have been more than 700 deaths in the last three... Read More
10. Play It Safe Outside
[MOMS]
With so many kids engaging in television, video games, and computer activity, it seems what most children are in dire need of is some time outdoors. Playing outside gives your child a chance to blow off some steam while getting their daily dose of physical activity. And yes, we all know that means they're actually exercising... and enjoying it. While outdoor play is plenty of fun, it's important to exercise caution and follow proper... Read More
With so many kids engaging in television, video games, and computer activity, it seems what most children are in dire need of is some time outdoors. Playing outside gives your child a chance to blow off some steam while getting their daily dose of physical activity. And yes, we all know that means they're actually exercising... and enjoying it. While outdoor play is plenty of fun, it's important to exercise caution and follow proper... Read More
