Heading back to school can be an exciting time for everyone but there are some things you should be aware of if you want your children to stay safe. Know what the dangers are and how to avoid them with these Top Five Back To School Safety Tips.
School Bus Safety
August 12, 2014 By
Riding the bus is a very safe way for children to get to and from school, but kids often get hurt when boarding and exiting the bus. There are many factors that can contribute to school bus accidents including driver negligence and malfunctioning stop sign or lights on the bus. Teaching your child basic school […]
School Safety: Walking and Biking
August 11, 2014 By
In an age where kids spend most of their time staring at a screen instead of playing outside, walking and biking to school can provide much needed physical activity. It may even improve your child’s academic performance. A 2012 Danish study found that kids who walked or rode their bicycles to school performed better on […]
Dangers of Spray-On Sunscreen
August 4, 2014 By
Consumer Reports Warns about Dangers of Spray-On Sunscreen Spray-on sunscreen may seem like a great solution to the age-old problem of getting kids to wear sunscreen and reapplying it as often as needed. It’s quick and easy to use, simplifying life for parents with impatient and uncooperative children. Unfortunately, it may also pose an unacceptable […]
Childhood Lead Poisoning
August 1, 2014 By
Many parents may not be aware that lead poisoning is still a very serious risk for children. It is, in fact, the number one preventable environmental health threat to children in the U.S. today. Lead poisoning is a risk for people of all ages, but it is especially dangerous for children. Hispanic children are at […]
Medication and Supplement Poisoning
July 25, 2014 By
Sweet Poison: Protecting your Child from Medication and Supplement Poisoning So many medicines look, taste, and even smell like candy, making them very enticing for young children. It does not matter if it is meant for children or adults, prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), if a child gets hold of medication or supplements, she can quickly ingest […]
Kids & Hot Cars – A Deadly Combination
July 11, 2014 By
An average of 38 children die of heatstroke while trapped in cars each year. More than half are unintentionally left in the vehicle and over 30% got into the vehicle on their own. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched its “Where’s the baby? Look before you lock,” campaign back in 2012, and the […]
Pool Dangers – Infographic
July 8, 2014 By
It’s summer. That means it’s pool time. And pool time means fun, sun, and staying cool. But it also means pool accidents, slip and fall injuries, drowning injuries and worse. AccidentAttorneys.org put together this Pool Dangers Infographic to prevent you from having a bad day at the pool.
Prevent Accidental Drowning
June 13, 2014 By
Children under five years old are at greatest risk for accidental drowning and near-drowning. Nothing can replace adult supervision in protecting young children from swimming pool accidents, but a proper pool fence add a layer of protection for children in your household and neighborhood kids who may wander into your yard. Pool Fence Basics Your […]
