Kids & Safety

Most parents are familiar with infant carriers and convertible or toddler car seats. However, there is a type of child safety device that you should use between the toddler car seat and adult seat...

Part of the fun of being a kid is going outdoors to play in the winter. Before sending them out, parents should talk to their children about the dangers of ice and how to stay safe.

As children get older and begin to walk to school and other places, you need to teach them the proper lessons for crosswalk safety. Spend some time with your kids to help them develop good...

Household safety is an important topic for every child. As their parent, it's your job to make sure your child has the information he needs to be safe. Deciding what to discuss with your child...

Fires are very unpredictable and can get out of control fast. Fire departments stress the importance of teaching your kids about fire safety in order to keep them safe in the event of a fire.

Teaching children about appliance safety--and to respect electricity--should begin at a young age and evolve as children mature. Until a child has the maturity to understand and follow safety...

Leaving children home alone is one of the most difficult situation parents must face. Make sure children know what to do when unsupervised.

Safe Kids USA reports that 122 children were injured by trains in 2008 and 22 children under the age of 14 were killed in "incidents involving trains." The goal of education and railroad company...

The Nielson Company reports that three-quarters of all 12-year-olds and nearly half of all 10-year-olds own their own cell phones. The cultural effects of this modern-day phenomenon on kids are...

Taking kids on a boating trip can be an exciting adventure. If parents and children sit down together to learn about the safety of boating, they can enjoy a fun and safe boat trip together.

If you've ever experienced the panic of losing your child, even if it was only for a few moments, you know that it's not an experience that you'll ever want to repeat. Temporary tattoos are a way...

According to the National Agricultural Tractor Safety Initiative, farm accidents kill more than 100 children and seriously injure 26,000 children in America each year. Tractors cause 41 percent of...

The prospect of having a convicted sex offender living in your neighborhood can be worrisome. There are a number of registries available online that allow the public to search specific people or...

Backpacks allow children and teenagers to conveniently carry schoolbooks and supplies from class to class and from school to home. Despite their convenience, backpacks can damage muscles and...

According the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, about 70,000 pedestrians are injured annually in car crashes and pedestrian deaths make up 11 percent of traffic fatalities. And according to...

With Window Vista, Microsoft introduced operating system-level parental controls for Windows users. Parental controls include time limits on user-specific computer use, application controls to...

Parents are responsible for protecting and nurturing their children, and every parent strives for the best possible living conditions for their child. Yet even the safest, most child-friendly...

It seems that babies possess magical powers enabling them to be in multiple locations at the same time. Cabinets, corners and shelving turn from everyday items to potential sources of disaster....

Not only do licensed child care centers have the responsibility of caring for youngsters, they must do all they can to keep daycare facilities free from obvious hazards. Especially important is...

Perhaps most commonly known as the food of choice for koala bears, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globules) is an evergreen tree that is native to Australia but grows around the world, according to...

Every year in the United States, nearly 60,000 children are abducted by non-relatives. Most cases of child abduction involve either sexual assault or physical abuse. While the majority of these...

The Meagan's law website provides access to information on more than 63,000 persons required to register in California as sex offenders. You can gain access to home addresses of thousands of sex...

Almost 2/3 of all sexual assaults reported involved minors. Approximately 1/3 of those assaults involved children under the age of 12. Because children are so vulnerable it’s important to...

There are some talents that are a blessing to have, and others that we have and wish we didn't need. Knowing how to get the kids ready for school when it's -20 outside and keep them happy is one...

Sex offenders are all around us, but we rarely recognize their faces or homes. Taking a few extra precautions could save you, your family, or your friends from assault. You should definitely look...

With an increasing number of pre-teens and teens having their own cell phone, it becomes every parent’s responsibility to keep tabs on their child’s cell phone usage. In 2008 a survey showed that...

Your children are the most precious thing in the entire world. When something happens to them, it can be unbearable. Although my children have been safe, and nothing has ever happened to either of...

Even the safest homes can pose many dangers to children. Kids have a way or getting into anything and everything. Taking a few extra precautions can often prevent serious injury or even death....

Here is an article on how to childproof your house. Weather you have small children or not, it mught be good to know some good childproofing tips incase you have some small visitors.

At some point, your child will need his own key. Maybe your child is in school and gets home from school a little earlier than you do, also known as a latch key kid. More and more children are...

In this day and age with vulgarity and violence all around us--it is increasingly difficult to protect our children from the world. Kids at an early age learn about sex and drugs. Protecting them...

Infant bike seats provide an opportunity for parents to get some exercise while children enjoy some fresh air and a fun ride. However, these seats can be extremely dangerous if used incorrectly.

Car seat safety is of utmost importance when transporting babies and children. Although mom and dad usually do the vast majority of driving little ones around, grandparents often share the...

Since 79 percent of all injuries on playgrounds involve falls, the substrate is extremely important. Proper cushioning can help prevent scratches, scrapes, even broken bones. Wood chips are an...

Entrusting your children to a nanny can be difficult for many parents. Some parents give themselves an added measure of comfort by setting up "nanny cams" to keep tabs on what's happening back...

A window blind in the hands of a child can result in severe injury or fatality unless safety guidelines are followed. The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) mission includes educating the...

When you are a caregiver or a parent, your children's safety always comes first. Creating a safe place for children will ensure they grow up and live healthy, happy, productive adult lives....

Protecting yourself and your child from sexual attacks is one of the most important things that you can do. You need to be vigilant, and one of the ways to do this is to know where the sex...

Around the world, infants and small children sleep with their parents. However, in the United States most babies are put to sleep in cribs, often in a different room entirely. Recently, American...

Environmentally friendly cleaners are marketed for their positive effects on pollution and sustainability, but many people focus on the downsides of the products and overlook the positive effect...

Each year, more than 250 children die in bicycle-related deaths. According to The Prevention News, this stems from a lack of parental supervision and the fact that children exercise poor judgment...

Though bunk beds can be a fun and affordable sleeping solution, there are important safety concerns that should be taken into account, especially regarding ladder safety.

The Internet has made it incredibly easy for sexual predators to find, stalk and lure children into a physical meeting. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to filter these dangerous people out,...

According to the National Conference of State Legislators, the four-day week for students has been considered by a handful of school districts, mostly in order to cut costs. Opponents often claim...

A Bumbo seat helps small children to sit upright safely. While the Bumbo is a fairly recent invention, it has won numerous awards and high marks from both parents and product reviewers.

When earwax builds up in children's ears it can cause them to feel discomfort and have difficulty hearing. According to medicalnewstoday.com, over 12 million people a year seek medical care for...

If you are lucky enough to have a newer model vehicle, you probably aren't wrestling with the locking clip everytime you move the car seat, thanks to Latch Restraint Systems. However, if you're...

We live in a technologically driven society. Consider the following statistics… • 90% of teens today have access to and use the internet. • 2 in 3 teens said they do things online they would not...

Lets assume the worst has happen and now your in the fight of your life. You've just been kidnapped and your nightmares seem to be coming true. You will need to be calm and strong willed. But most...