Protect Your Children From the Buzzing Biters
Summer is upon us and the weather is beautiful. It’s a time for pleasurable outdoor excursions and events, except for the buzzing biters – the mosquito. And this year where I live in Florida we have a...
View ArticleSchool Bus Safety: Simple Lessons for Preschoolers
Whether your youngster will be attending a VPK program or a public or private preschool, buses are used for transporting many children to and from school. For some preschoolers this new venture is fun...
View ArticleDangerous Products That Put Your Children At Risk
How well do you baby proof your home? When my kids were young I went through the entire house on my hands and knees looking for dangerous situations at the child’s level. I did the normal baby...
View ArticleHalloween Safety: Keep Preschoolers from Danger
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults, but it is not without safety issues. Throughout the generations children and teens have ventured out for a night of trick-or-treating and parties. We as...
View ArticleTeaching Preschoolers About Stranger Danger
There are going to be times when you have to take your child on excursions. My main concern when I took my children and now my grandchildren anywhere is safety. With all the stories about kidnapped...
View ArticleDealing With My Preschooler’s Independence
Safety is the first thing that comes to mind when looking at everything through the eyes of a parent. Ever since my kids have been on this Earth, my observation of the world around us has changed....
View Article4 Questions to Teach Our Preschoolers About Safety
Safety is first and foremost in my military career. Working on aircraft, there are thousands of ways to get hurt. I was able to carry this over into parenthood and see the potential hazard areas where...
View ArticleCar Seat Safety for Preschoolers
Just because your child is not a baby any longer doesn’t mean they don’t have to be strapped properly in a car seat when on the road. Advocates are pushing for new laws because young children are too...
View Article4 Tips Finding Your Preschooler if Separated
It is funny how safe we are as parents. The first thing that crosses our minds is the safety of our children before they embark on some new task or adventure. This has certainly been at the top of my...
View Article2 Summer Safety Concerns for Preschoolers
Summer is officially here, and there are many fun and exciting things to do before school starts up again. There are a couple of safety concerns that we need to consider prior to embarking on some...
View ArticleHow to Protect Your Preschooler From the Sun
In some ways it can be trickier to protect your preschooler from the sun than your little one, because they have a bit more independence. Here are a few tips to make sure your preschooler takes sun...
View Article4 Ways To Help Preschoolers Eat Food Safely
As kids reach their preschool years, they have the teeth and ability required to chew up their food into smaller pieces before swallowing. Kids also develop stronger tongue muscles for increased...
View ArticleMaking Safe Choices for our Children
When it comes to our children, the first thing we often think about is safety. Most of the articles we read and most of the toys we buy have our child’s safety in mind. We are a very safety oriented...
View Article7 Tips for Safe Crafting With Preschoolers
Preschoolers are just starting to develop the skills they need to complete complex craft projects. They are learning how to cut paper, apply glue, secure with tape and draw to the best of their...
View ArticleMaking Safe Decisions
Parents are constantly thinking about the safety of their children and about what is best for the family. Something I have always wondered is about whether the decisions my wife and I make are the...
View ArticleProtect Your Child From Zoonotic Diseases
Did you know that your pet might cause your child to get sick? Are you aware of zoonotic diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans? These maladies range from bacteria to viruses and...
View ArticleThe Hazard of Heat This Summer
The sun is shining, the temperature is soaring, and you are sweating. This sounds like you have to be indoors in the AC, but not really. With a little common sense and forethought you can be outdoors...
View ArticlePreschoolers Riding Bicycles: Tips for Parents
Has your preschooler transitioned from training wheels to traditional bicycle riding? While bike riding is a healthy activity, it does hold risks. Unfortunately, too many children end up in the...
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