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Security Check: 5 Rules for Stranger Safety
... about strangers, secrets, and other safety issues. So it's smart to establish specific rules and explain... concept of a stranger can be hard for a young child to grasp," says Nancy McBride, safety director... these years prime time to talk about safety. But many parents don't know exactly what to say. Young kids can...
School Bus Safety
..., and that waving hand disappears down the street -- with a total stranger behind the wheel. It's hard not to feel... Transportation Safety Institute in Syracuse. Ask what happens to drivers who have complaints lodged against them... to harm on a school bus. "The safety record on school buses is exemplary," says Ellis, citing nine deaths...
Talking to Kids & Teens about Safety & Abduction
.... At the same time you are giving your older children more freedom, make sure they understand important safety... not need to be frightened to get the point across. Fear can actually work at cross-purposes to the safety... message, because fear can be paralyzing to a child. Speak openly about safety issues. Children...
Best Family Beach Vacations
These seaside getaways welcome water wings and diaper bags without skimping on the perks you remember from your pre-kid days.
Kid-Friendly Cruises
Taking to the high seas with your kids can be an unforgettable way to vacation. Check out five of the most fun, affordable, and family-focused ships setting sail this year. Bon voyage!
Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards
... at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Safety Check: A preschool-age child shouldn't be more than four feet.... Kids under 4 are especially vulnerable to high temperatures. Safety Check: Keep your child indoors..., vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, fever and bloody stool. Safety Check: Make sure food is cooked...
My Best Threats
The kids weren't responding to my discipline tactics. It was time for a makeover.
10 Surprising Safety Hazards
... Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Safe Strategy: Place babies on their backs on a firm mattress covered... have broken or missing parts, or may not meet current safety regulations. Jamie Schaefer-Wilson, author... chair without correct safety straps. "She started to slip down, and her head and neck became wedged...
Home Alone
Is your child ready to supervise himself for a couple hours?
10 New Neighborhood Safety Tips
... of the safety rules when they are home alone. These include keeping the doors and windows locked; never opening..., uncomfortable, or confused in any way.
10. Remember to practice these safety rules with your children to make...
The 10 Best Travel Snacks for Kids
Whether you're traveling by plane, train, or automobile, these healthy and simple snacks are all easy to store and carry, packed with healthy nutrients, and tempting even for picky eaters.
