Tips for Keeping Infants and Children Safe in Hot Weather

Hot weather can be very dangerous, especially for infants and children. It is important to keep that in mind when the weather is hot. Parents also need these tips for keeping infants and children safe in hot weather when they travel to places that are hotter than they are used to. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some excellent advice about keeping infants and children safe in hot weather. There are some simple things that parents can do protect their kids from the heat. One of the most important tips from the CDC is this one: never … Continue reading →

Washing Machines Pose Dangers to Small Children

To parents, a washing machine is a necessary tool for keeping their family’s clothing nice and clean. For small children, the washing machine may look like a spaceship to play in or a good place to hide. Parents can take steps to ensure that their toddlers and preschoolers cannot get inside the washing machine. The Washington Post reported a terrifying story about a three-year-old girl who crawled inside the family’s washing machine. The door closed, and water started pouring in. Fortunately, the girl’s four-year-old brother ran to tell their parents what happened. The washing machine was brand new, and the … Continue reading →

What to do When Other People’s Kids are in Danger

Most parents are very careful and cautious with their children. They put in a great deal of effort to keep their children out of dangerous situations. Sometimes though, things happen and a child could wind up in a situation that is not at all good. What can you do when you see that a child, who is not yours, is unsafe? Here are some suggestions about what to do. What to do if You Think a Child is in Danger A Child Has Been Left in a Car There are a lot of parents who will tell you that they … Continue reading →

Sesame Street Can Help Your Family Plan for Emergencies

Gone are the days when kids were taught to get under their desks in emergency drills at school. Now kids have the help of beloved friends that will teach them how to stay safe in an emergency and how to help their families plan for disasters. The lovely furry old Grover and others will present your child with key things that they should know and help them to learn it. For example, it is important for children to know their own full names, and there is a fun video that talks about this. You can take the lesson one step … Continue reading →

Preparedness for Baby Sitters

Whether you only intend to be gone for an hour or you plan to be gone for most of the day or evening, your baby sitter needs tools and information in order to provide the best care for your children. It’s also important to give the baby sitter a tour of your home to point out important things such as fire extinguishers, hazards, open windows that need to closed and locked after dark, or anything else you consider important. Make sure the sitter also knows how various appliances work and what to do if a circuit breaker is tripped (and … Continue reading →

States Helping Parents Keep Kids Safe From Sex Offenders This Halloween

In just a couple of hours thousands of children will be hitting the streets hoping to bag some serious Halloween loot. In Wisconsin trick-or-treat hours vary from county to county. Since we live in a city that borders three counties we had trick-or-treaters visit yesterday, and more will come today and Tuesday. With so many trick-or-treat times and even more children wandering the streets the state is stepping in to help keep mini-ghosts and goblins safe from sex offenders. This is the first Halloween that Wisconsin is allowing parents accesses to specific addresses of sex offenders in their area, not … Continue reading →

Five Safe Alternatives for Halloween Activities

Halloween is coming soon. This means Halloween parties, trick or treating and lots of candy. You do need to exercise caution when going trick or treating. I remember the days when I would roam the neighborhood and return with a pillowcase full of candy. My parents and I did not worry about might be contained in the candy. It was a much simpler time. If you are concerned with Halloween, and trick or treating here are five safe and fun alternatives you can do instead of the traditional trick or treating. 1) Many malls and shopping centers offer candy for … Continue reading →

McGruff.org Teaches Children About Safety

If you are interested in a good resource to teach your children safety you should check out McGruff.org. This site is designed to teach children the basic rules of safety in a fun manner. It can be used in addition to other safety programs. The site has a special section just for kids. This part of the site includes games, videos and stories that teach the important rules of safety. It also includes interactive downloads such as wallpaper for your desktop, posters you can print out and trading cards. The site includes all safety concerns you may want to teach … Continue reading →

Top Ten Tips: School Bus Safety

School buses can be a source of danger. While our kids are generally safe and ride to and from school day in and day out without incident, there are dangers. One of the most concerning elements is the fact that school buses are not required to be equipped with seatbelts in most areas (despite seatbelt laws in regular vehicles). Children can move great distances if hard breaking occurs and they can become injured. Kids 1. Instruct your child to always remain seated while the bus is moving, facing forward and sitting in the seat correctly. 2. If your children are … Continue reading →

Preparing Your Child for a Safe School Year

As it nears the time to send your children back to school you may want to review the safety precautions that accompany the school day. These may vary for you and your family. You may have additional points that you need to cover. 1) You should review the rules of walking to and from school with your children. Many areas of the country bus nearly all of their children to school because of the many dangers, which are involved with walking to school. You will want to review street safety as well as stranger safety. You may want to set … Continue reading →