E-cigarettes may seem like the perfect antidote to smoking bans, but you might want to think twice before bringing a device into your home. The liquid in the cartridges can cause poisoning, posing the greatest risk to children and pets. The devices themselves can malfunction and overheat while charging, causing fires. The batteries can explode […]
Colorado, Pot, and Distracted Driving
January 28, 2014 By
Legal recreational marijuana sales are in full swing in Colorado, and that has some people concerned that there will be a spike in driving while high. Driving under the influence of marijuana and other drugs was already illegal, and legalization of pot sales was accompanied by a stricter and more specific marijuana DUI law. As […]
Cyberbullying and Your Child
January 26, 2014 By
Cyberbullying is a very real and dangerous problem. It can be hard for parents to understand the power of online bullying. If you grew up with physical, in-your-face bullying and violence, words on a screen may seem harmless and minor in comparison. But, cyberbullying can and does cause real harm, as we’ve seen with news […]
Teaching Kids to Recognize Advertising
January 24, 2014 By
If your kids are online one of the first things they need to learn is how to spot advertising. Online ads can be very deceptive and sometimes even experienced internet users are fooled or accidently click on an ad and find themselves regretting it. Then danger of internet ads goes beyond messages you may not […]
Internet Safety Tips for Kids
January 22, 2014 By
One little mistake online can haunt you for the rest of your life. A few good habits can help you stay out of trouble and keep you from doing something online that you will regret later. The internet is full of wonderful opportunities, but it can also open the door to some very dangerous places. […]
Helping Your Child Get Started Online Safely
January 21, 2014 By
It is inevitable. Unless you find a way to retreat from modern society entirely, your child is going to use the internet whether you like it or not, and probably before she learns to read and write. The good news is that your child can reap enormous benefits from appropriate internet usage, and by getting […]
Helping Your Teen Use Facebook Safely
January 19, 2014 By
You may not be ready for your child to use Facebook, but it’s going to happen, and the best way you can protect them is to be right there with them when it does. Today, social networking is a part of life, and getting started is just part of growing up. In fact, you may […]
Study Finds that Kids Need Cognitive Rest, Not Just Physical Rest, After Concussions
January 17, 2014 By
Parents and coaches are finally starting to understand the importance of keeping young athletes out of play after a concussion. A new study, published in the journal Pediatrics, has found that they may benefit from staying out of class, too. Most only need a few days off, but those with severe symptoms may need to […]
Concussions Battle Hits High School
January 16, 2014 By
The Legal Battle over Concussions Finally Hits High School Football The devastating effects of concussions in football players has received national attention since lawsuits against the NFL began. Unfortunately, very little attention has been paid to the dangers of high school sports, even though high school athletes are more likely to suffer concussions than older […]
