Top Five Tips for Personal Protection

In the world we live in, it pays to be prepared for dangerous situations. These tips will help you protect yourself in the event of personal attack. 1. Never be afraid to make a scene if someone is bothering you. It is imperative that you draw attention to the situation. The last thing a criminal wants is attention. Yell and make a big commotion. Tell the person to leave you alone. Make sure others notice what’s going on continue moving away from the would be attacker. Stay in a public place where there are other people and find a phone … Continue reading →

Walking Moms: Are You at Risk?

Sure, I write about safety with your children all of the time. But, hey, it’s not all about our kids! We need to be safe, too. It’s a widely known fact: walking is incredible exercise. It’s easy on your joints, works your muscles, and is even good for your brain! It decreases your risk for possible future health problems when done on a regular basis. It can help to clear your mind, especially when you don’t have your kids with you. It’s a great stress reliever, great alone time for you, and a wonderfully healthy habit. However, (yes, there is … Continue reading →

Advantages of Learning CPR and First Aid

There is always that awkward moment of shock after tragedy strikes. Everyone’s thoughts are racing, wondering, What is going on? What happened? What is wrong? Then the bystander effect kicks in, and it’s in these crucial moments that action must be taken. After only seconds of a person being unable to breathe, irreversible brain damage begins, gradually progressing, and unless someone acts a life could end. It doesn’t take a Doctor to step up to the plate; anyone can help if they know what to do. There are many benefits to knowing CPR and First Aid. As far as careers … Continue reading →

Family Gun Safety

Guns used for protection can be very useful in defending you and your family from intruders. Many families own one or more guns for protection or hunting. Unfortunately, kids are very curious creatures. In this aspect, guns can have the potential to harm them more than protect them. They might not be aware of the real dangers a gun can pose. Also, death or a horrible injury can seem impossible to a child. They often feel as though they are resilient and sometimes even invincible. The first step to family gun safety is getting the curiosity about the weapon out … Continue reading →

Raise Your Awareness for Safer Outings

It is a fact: everywhere you go there is a small possibility of some sort of danger. A dangerous situation could arise at anytime, anywhere. You simply cannot predict when or where it could happen. As parents, we not only need to keep ourselves safe, we have the responsibility of protecting our children as well. Their lives are in our hands, and that can be one of the scariest things about being a parent! I know it is for me. However, we can calm that fear simply by learning how to protect ourselves, and by teaching our children to do … Continue reading →