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Rules for Fire Safety
Follow a few rules to help your family be prepared in case a fire occurs. Here are some home fire safety tips from the ...
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Building Good Habits and Safe Surroundings
A child does not have to eat paint chips to get lead poisoning. It is more common for a child to swallow lead dust or ...
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Latch Key Children
It was during the second World War that latch key children came to the country's attention. Fathers had gone off to ...
Source: NYU Child Study Center
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Is Plastic Dangerous?
While the rubber ducky in your child's bath may seem like the most innocent of toys, mounting concern over the health ...
Source: Education.com
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Kindergarten: Keeping Your Child Safe
Kindergarten is a time when your child wants to be more independent and often may attempt new experiences. However, a ...
Source: Iowa State University Extension
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R.I.C.E. Treatment
It is important to treat any injury as soon as possible to help control swelling and increase recovery time. The ...
Source: National Association for Sport and Physical Education
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Nursemaid’s Elbow
Nursemaid’s elbow is a minor dislocation of the elbow. The technical term is “subluxation of the radial ...
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Homemade Ice Packs
Recipe Supplies: Plastic Freezer bags (� to 1 gallon size) Water Rubbing Alcohol Directions: Add water and ...
Source: National Association for Sport and Physical Education
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First Year Infant Safety: Birth to 3 Months
Raise your hand if you're a brand-new parentâfeeling clueless and overwhelmed! Even though your baby's immobile, ...
Source: Education.com
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First Year Baby Safety: 4 to 6 Months
Despite getting over the initial three-month hump, there are still hazards to tackle to keep your adventurous baby ...
Source: Education.com
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Baby Proofing Your Home: The Do's and Don'ts
Bringing home a new baby means plenty of prep work for parents. From painting the nursery and purchasing diapers to ...
Source: Education.com
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When Are Children Ready to Stay Home Alone?
The LawIdaho does not have a specific law stating what age a child can stay home alone. It is mainly a parents’ ...
Additional Content
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Emergency/Disaster Preparedness for the Childcare Setting
Please take a few minutes to think about how you would answer the following 3 questions: Does your child care...
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Do Not Use Ipecac
In 2001, 1.2 million children under age 6 swallowed a poisonous substance, according to the American Association of...
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Beware of Binky? Baby Items to Use with Caution
Is there anything more precious than watching your child toddle around, gnawing on her binky? However, this common...
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First Aid Kit Contents
Below is a list of first aid items you should have in a basic medical first aid kit. The first aid kit should be...
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Fire and Burn Injuries
Children are very vulnerable to fires and burns because of their curiosity and ignorance of the danger of fire. Hundreds...
