As your baby grows and develops, she will become increasingly curious. She won’t see the hidden dangers in your home, so it is your responsibility to prevent any injury that could occur, including p ...
This article suggests steps tourists (particularly Americans) can take to protect themselves and their personal effects while traveling abroad. I cover how tourists should dress, how they should prot ...
Working at home is a boon to many parents, but how safe is your home office? Whether you work from the kitchen table, or have a separate home office, you need to implement the same safety rules as you ...
Carbon monoxide kills hundreds of people in the United States every year. But what is this silent killer all about, and how can you protect your family and your home from this dangerous gas? ...
Pets are increasingly becoming part of our lives. Despite nearly half of all U.S. households having at least one pet (65 million cats, 62 million dogs), many people don't know how to properly care fo ...
I will present the arguments against mandating seat belts in American school buses, while addressing the concerns of parents and others, based on my research.
The points I address are: lap belts ( ...
Having a great time doesn't mean having to get completely drunk anymore at parties. Many more people today prefer the much more fun and intimate setting of small drinking-game parties. In these settin ...
When buying a home, most only look at the cosmetic issues. This articles shows you how to dig down and make sure your new home is not only pleasing to the eye, but also environmentally sound. ...
There is more than one way to build a fire, but finding the safest, most efficient way will serve you best no matter what the circumstances. Knowing which materials to find or bring with you (and how ...
CPR is a life saving procedure that combines rescue breathing, which provides oxygen to the lungs and chest compressions, which stimulates the heart to resume beating. In order to perform CPR successf ...
Selecting the proper safety seat for your child is extremely important. There are so many models; brands and styles to choose from it can be somewhat confusing. The best seat for your child is the on ...
Is it more dangerous to travel than to stay home? The answer to this is controversial, but for me, the risks of travel are far outweighed by all the great things that I experience. What’s more, I fo ...
With the heat of the summer on the horizon it is time to refresh our memories about the causes and behavior of wildfire and to protect our lives and property. ...
With the arrival of hot summer days, children will be cooling off in the family or neighbor's pool. This article offers tips for parents on pool safety to reduce the risk of an accidental drowning. ...
Fireworks can be fun but they also cause injury. Knowing what's legal and the safety rules for playing with them will ensure a safe holiday for everyone. ...
Co-sleeping enables new parents to get more sleep, and also holds many benefits for babies, including decreased SIDS risk, secure attachments, more attention, and more independence and confidence late ...
You do not need to be a certified swim instructor to teach your infant or toddler the fundamentals of swimming. Knowing just the basics will help you enhance your child’s experience in the water. ...