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 […]
Tips for Finding Safe Toys
December 27, 2013 By
With Christmas in the rear view mirror, it may be time to move on to new subjects, but in our opinion, it is never too late to think about your child’s safety – particularly when it comes for the toys you buy for him. You would think that in this day and age, with such […]
The Danger of Concussions in Sports
December 22, 2013 By
The real consequences of sports-related brain injuries and concussions in sports are coming to light, and the more we learn the worse it looks for athletes at all levels, even young players who never move beyond high school sports. Concussions are deceptive. They seem like minor injuries, and sometimes go unnoticed, but researchers who study […]
Playground Safety Tips
December 21, 2013 By
Playgrounds are part of childhood fun, and they are a great way to get you kid off the couch in a day and age when most children do not get enough physical activity. However, they can be riddled with hazards. Over 200,000 kids are treated in emergency rooms each year for playground injuries. You can […]
Christmas Tree Safety
December 18, 2013 By
Christmas tree accidents can turn the holiday season into a tragedy. Real trees pose greater safety risks than artificial trees, but contrary to popular belief, a fake tree can still pose a fire hazard, and both can pose other safety hazards. We recommend following the necessary safety precautions and choosing the type of tree that […]
Electric Blankets
December 4, 2013 By
When it’s cold outside, an electric blanket can be so inviting. But, faulty or worn-out electric blankets can be deathtraps or cause serious injuries. Many communities conduct free electric blanket testing events, and some will even replace your unsafe blanket for free. It is not uncommon for 30%, 40% or more of the blankets tested […]
