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Teenage driving

Mandy @ April 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Big Kids and Teenagers, Safety

Did you know?
Fact 1
14% of all deaths due to driving accidents are a teen driver.
Fact 2
53% of automobile deaths involving teenagers occur on the weekends.
Fact 3
45% of the time, teen drivers killed in automobile accidents also had a fellow teen or youth in the vehicle.
Fact 4
Of all teens that were fatally injured in a driving […]

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Internet Safety for Teenagers

Mandy @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Big Kids and Teenagers, Safety

What can I do to keep my teenager safe? I have heard this question a lot thru my safety research. The reason this is such a big topic of discussion is because teenagers are harder to control then the little ones. Teenagers don’t tell us as much as they used to. In fact some teenagers […]

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Children’s Book Reviews

Leah @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Book Reviews, Education, Mind and Spirit, Safety

Recently we have been approached by Penton Overseas,Inc., who was kind enough to mail us a few good children’s books to share with you. My daughter and I enjoyed reading these books together, and were very impressed by each book. My daughter really kept interested in what these books had to say, I felt […]

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Birthday Party DOES and DON’TS

Rock'n'Nicco @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Big Kids and Teenagers, Education, Entertainment, Safety

So your child has been invited to a birthday party! How exciting to receive that card in the mail, and see the happiness on your child’s face! They feel so lucky to be invited, and you are thinking, ok now what?
First of all you need to look at the RSVP date and make sure to […]

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GUIDE FOR BABYSITTERS

Mandy @ February 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Big Kids and Teenagers, Safety

GUIDE FOR BABYSITTERS
When you babysit, you are entrusted with a child’s life. Your primary responsibility is to care for the children’s needs and most of all: keep them safe. You can prepare yourself for this important trust by following these guidelines.
• Have the following information written down and readily accessible in the […]

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Bullying - Make it STOP!

Devin @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Big Kids and Teenagers, Food for thought, Safety

Bullying is everywhere - at school, on the playground, online, and even at home. How do you protect your children when you aren’t always at their side?
As a child I was awkward. I was put in gifted classes, and was a little heavier than everyone else. That made me a quick target for bullies. If […]

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Traveling Safely With Your Child

Mandy @ January 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Safety

Car Travel
Birth to 9 Months

Ensure your newborns comfort by padding the sides of his car seat with rolled towels to prevent slouching.
Place a small rolled towel between the crotch strap and your baby to prevent his lower body from sliding too far […]

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Tis’ the Season to be safe

Mandy @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Safety, Tis the Season

Thousands of accidents occur each year at Christmas time. Most of these accidents can be avoided. Here are some tips to make sure you have a safe and Merry Christmas.
Outdoor Decorating

Ladders

If you will be decorating up high near a power line be sure to use a wooden or fiberglass ladder.
Always use a ladder of the […]

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Keeping Kids Healthy During Cold & Flu Season!

Rock'n'Nicco @ November 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Big Kids and Teenagers, Safety

Who doesn’t dread flu season? Viruses and bacteria are extremely rampant in our everyday environment especially during cold and flu season. We must try to protect our children from these persistent little invisible invaders. You can reduce the spread of germs, by enforcing a few new rules, therefore keeping your kids healthy and happy. Follow […]

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Keeping your children safe in the cold

Mandy @ November 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Safety

A lot of children look forward to winter time. There are so many fun outdoor activities, and they love to play in the ice and snow, […]

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