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Deck the halls and shop the malls with safety in mind throughout this festive season. Discover simple, surefire ways to protect your children, pets and home, heeding eHow's expert checklist for happy, safe and healthy holidays.
With the many recent recalls of toys, including those of well known toy manufacturers, it is especially important to choose toys that are age appropriate and safe. Read More
Lead poisoning occurs more often in children than adults. This substance can damage their organs of the body, including their still developing brains. Children exposed to Read More
If you've heard about the threat of diisononyl phthalate used as a softening agent in teethers, you may wonder about the safety of junior chewing on that favorite plastic Read More
Protecting the environment is becoming a crucial aspect of everyday life around the globe. The idea is that everyone needs to do what they can to protect the environment so Read More
With so many wonderful new toys being introduced and so many of our favorites being recalled for dangers, it is up to us as parents to determine the true suitability of Read More
Make sure that your child's toys were manufactured in accordance with safety standards, and learn how to determine if a toy is appropriate and safe for your child. Read More
Making sure that your toddler is playing with safe and age appropriate toys is a challenge for any parent. With so many recalls and scares of lead-based paint in toys, one Read More
Infants love to play with toys. Aside from toy play being fun, it is also educational. However, toys can be dangerous. It is important for anyone who is buying toys for an Read More
Lead paint, toxic chemicals and hard-to-pronounce ingredients have no place in a baby’s mouth. So why are these materials so common in baby toys? A wide range of Read More
Whether small or large, extravagant or simple, toys can bring a great deal of joy to a child's life. When the toys are not safe, simple play can become a hazard. This is Read More
There are guidelines for the amount of lead considered to be safe in children’s toys, but unfortunately, there are currently no regulations for pet toys. And considering Read More
Keep and store homemade toys safely in this free video. Read More
We all want to share a safe and happy holiday season with our pets. There are a few steps that you want to follow to make sure that you and your pet have a safe, happy and Read More
Christmas is celebrated all over the world, and not just by humans. Here is a very simple project you can do to let your pets know that they are part of the family, too. Read More
We all love decorating for the holidays. Pets, however, can love it so much they play with it or try to eat the stuff and end up getting hurt. One of your responsibilities Read More
Christmas trees pose all sorts of hidden dangers for dogs and cats. Learn how to minimize the risks. Read More
The holiday season is typically a time for joy, generosity and overindulgence. Pet owners feel like their furry friends are part of the family and extend the warm and fuzzy Read More
The holidays can be exciting with all the visitors, the food, the decorations and the new toys! But hidden behind the festivities are some dangers to your pets. Be on the Read More
Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, New Year's Eve and other winter holidays are a joyous, exciting time for humans, but they can be scary or dangerous for our pet cats. Gift Read More
Routine is an important component of a healthy, happy dog’s life. Any change in this routine can cause your dog anxiety, particularly at the holidays when you may be Read More
It is that time of year again! Up in the attic we go, digging out boxes and bags of holiday ornaments and lights, many of which you probably have had for decades. Yep, it Read More
The holidays are more than a time of spiritual celebration, family gatherings and personal reflections. Though I don't mean to sound like the Grinch, the holidays are also Read More
The holiday season is approaching and soon homes will be decorated with fresh Christmas trees, festooned with lights and glittering ornaments. Every year, natural Christmas Read More
A menorah is an important part of Hanukkah. To ensure your safety and avoid any fire hazards, take precautions when lighting your menorah. Read More
Your kitten may not seem quite so cute after she's managed to topple the tree. Stabilize a Christmas tree before you adorn it with your precious ornaments. People (and Read More
Safety tips to remember when putting lights on your Christmas tree in this free holiday video. Read More
You still have the old fashion fuse box. You are going to have trouble with the fuses if you overload the electrical system. You need to know how to solve the problem of Read More
Christmas is a wonderful holiday. For many, this is the best holiday of the year. A tragedy could not only spoil the fun, it could spoil Christmas for years to come. Take Read More
The hanging of Christmas lights signals the beginning of the holiday season and fills everyone with good cheer. When people get carried away with these decorations, they Read More
Learn important safety tips when starting a fire in a fireplace, plus expert tips on how to build a fire in a fireplace, in this free how-to video. Read More
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