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Preventing Dog Bites
Most kids don't think a cuddly dog would ever hurt them, but the fact is about 4.7 million dog bites occur every year ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Preventing Children's Sports Injuries
Causes of Sports InjuriesParticipation in any sport, whether it's recreational bike riding or Pee-Wee football, can ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Toxic Threats: What You Can Do
Toxins in the environment are more harmful to children because they are developing rapidly. Parents around California ...
Source: Action Alliance for Children
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In Case of Emergency: School Crisis Plans
Virginia Tech, Columbine, the fires in San Diego county... As a parent, there’s nothing more frightening than ...
Source: Education.com
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Prevent Playground Injuries
Children spend countless hours playing on equipment in backyards and at parks. Parents should be alert to potential ...
Source: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Rural Safety
Key FactsChildren living in rural areas are at greater risk of unintentional injury-related death than children living ...
Source: Safe Kids Kansas
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Teach Your Child Pedestrian Safety
Each year in the United States, more than 47,000 children age 14 and younger are injured as pedestrians. Of these ...
Source: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Can Adam's Law Keep Predators Away?
Thanks to Adam’s Law, which replaced Megan’s Law in 2006, the public has access to names, addresses, and photos of ...
Source: Education.com
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Tips for Public Playground Safety
Each year, about 200,000 children are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for playground equipment-related ...
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Firesetting
For parents, the dangers of fire are so apparent that the sight of a child anywhere near a flame is enough to send them ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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A Safe and Spooktacular Halloween
From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and parents alike. But it can pose dangers to ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Parents Should Consider Safety for Back to School
Before the kids head back to school after their summer breaks, parents should do some homework of their own to make ...
Source: Missouri Families
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Are School Buses Dangerous?
Only a handful of states mandate the presence of seat belts on the buses that take children to and from school every ...
Source: Education.com
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Back to School: To Walk or Not?
Got a school within walking or biking distance of your child? Here's what you need to know about getting a safe and ...
Source: Education.com
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Teach Your Kids Street Smarts Without Scaring Them Silly
Teaching your children to protect themselves may be the most important thing you'll ever do, but it's also one of the ...
Source: Education.com
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Kids’ Safety Tips
You don't have to scare young children when you talk about child safety. Before you start your talk, make sure they ...
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Drowning and Water-Related Safety
Key FactsEach year, more than 830 children ages 14 and under die as a result of unintentional drowning. On average, ...
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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’ ...
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Staying Safe on Halloween
When it comes to their child’s safety, parents lay the ground rules early: no wandering the neighborhood unsupervised,...
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Summer Safety
Long summer days unfortunately bring with them an increased risk of injuries as children spend more time outdoors in...
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Halloween Candy Hints
For health-conscious parents, Halloween can be tricky. Do you set limits? Do you let kids decide how much to...
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Teach Your Child to Stay Away From Wild Animals
During spring and summer months when children spend more time outdoors, there is an increase in the number of children...
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Know How To Stay Safe
Want to keep your child safe, but afraid to scare her? Here are some tips on talking about safety with young children...
