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Temperatures to Reach -50 Degrees in Some Parts of U.S.: Here's How to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold

Temperatures to Reach -50 Degrees in Some Parts of U.S.: Here's How to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold

This type of bone-chilling cold can be life-threatening.

3 Safety Lessons That Could Save Your Kid’s Life

3 Safety Lessons That Could Save Your Kid’s Life

Keep your child safe in these wary situations by teaching them what to do when you aren't around.

People! Stop Putting Essential Oils in Food Near My Kid!

People! Stop Putting Essential Oils in Food Near My Kid!

No, I’m not trying to break your #bossbabe business. I just don’t want you to poison yourself or anyone else.

3 Household Products That Look Terrifyingly Like Candy

3 Household Products That Look Terrifyingly Like Candy

We know the swirly colors and squishy feel of laundry detergent pods can be hard for little kids to resist, but you might be surprised how many other tempting toxins you have around the house.

7 Ways to Prep Your Kids for Safe Play Outside

7 Ways to Prep Your Kids for Safe Play Outside

Your guide to a healthy and happy day outdoors—because it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.

7 Fun Days to a Fire-Safe Family

7 Fun Days to a Fire-Safe Family

A home fire is reported every 86 seconds, yet half of parents say their kids wouldn’t know what to do if a smoke alarm sounded. Do one of these activities each day to help fireproof your family.

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4-Year-Old Dies From Dry Drowning a Week After Swimming: Here's What Parents Need to Know

4-Year-Old Dies From Dry Drowning a Week After Swimming: Here's What Parents Need to Know

One heartbroken family is courageously sharing what happened to their beloved son in the hopes of helping others recognize the symptoms of dry drowning.

3 Practical Ways to Talk to Kids About Strangers

3 Practical Ways to Talk to Kids About Strangers

Teach your child how to strike a balance between being friendly with new people and being safe.

5 Poisoning Hazards for Kids You May Be Overlooking

5 Poisoning Hazards for Kids You May Be Overlooking

Mom Shares Urgent Warning After Daughter Suffers Heat Stroke in Her Own Bedroom

Mom Shares Urgent Warning After Daughter Suffers Heat Stroke in Her Own Bedroom

The Differences Between Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac

The Differences Between Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac

Window Blind Safety: New Regulations Ban Corded Blinds

Window Blind Safety: New Regulations Ban Corded Blinds

Terrifying Video Raises Important Point About Pool Safety

When it comes to keeping your kids safe in the pool, you can't possibly be too careful—and a video that's surfaced makes that point loud and clear.

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Take the Parents’ Pool Pledge!

Take the Parents’ Pool Pledge!

Astonishing X-Ray Shows Grape Lodged in Child's Throat

Astonishing X-Ray Shows Grape Lodged in Child's Throat

Alarming New Study Finds Opioid Exposure on the Rise Among Young Kids

Alarming New Study Finds Opioid Exposure on the Rise Among Young Kids

More Bad News About Flame Retardants: They May Make Your Kid a Bully

More Bad News About Flame Retardants: They May Make Your Kid a Bully

6 Natural Ways to Grow a Lush Lawn

6 Natural Ways to Grow a Lush Lawn

5 Tips to Teach Kids to Play Safely with Dogs

5 Tips to Teach Kids to Play Safely with Dogs

Eye Injuries from Laundry Pods on the Rise in Young Kids

Eye Injuries from Laundry Pods on the Rise in Young Kids

The Real Faces of Child Abuse—and How to Prevent It

The Real Faces of Child Abuse—and How to Prevent It

Heart-Stopping Video Captures Toddler Rescuing His Twin Brother from Fallen Dresser

Heart-Stopping Video Captures Toddler Rescuing His Twin Brother from Fallen Dresser

Whole Grapes Cause Two Child Choking Deaths: Report Urges Awareness

Whole Grapes Cause Two Child Choking Deaths: Report Urges Awareness

4 Ways to Fireproof Your Family

4 Ways to Fireproof Your Family

Your Family's Plan in Case of a Fire

Your Family's Plan in Case of a Fire

Room-by-Room Fire Hotspots

Room-by-Room Fire Hotspots

Opioid Poisonings in Toddlers Are on the Rise: What You Need to Know

Opioid Poisonings in Toddlers Are on the Rise: What You Need to Know

Burn! 40 Percent of Top-Selling Sunscreens Don't Meet Dermatologists' Guidelines

Burn! 40 Percent of Top-Selling Sunscreens Don't Meet Dermatologists' Guidelines

Parents Don't Know as Much About Water Safety as They Think They Do

Parents Don't Know as Much About Water Safety as They Think They Do

Do You Know How to Practice Safe Swimming?

Do You Know How to Practice Safe Swimming?

Mom's Photo of Son Playing Where Alligator Attack Happened Shuts Down Haters

Mom's Photo of Son Playing Where Alligator Attack Happened Shuts Down Haters

Mom's 911 Call Brings New Perspective to "Gorillagate"

Mom's 911 Call Brings New Perspective to "Gorillagate"

5 Summer Safety Rules to Teach Your Child Now

5 Summer Safety Rules to Teach Your Child Now

Warning: Essential Oils Are Poisoning More and More Kids

Warning: Essential Oils Are Poisoning More and More Kids

Why the Rise of E-Cigarettes Is Especially Dangerous for Young Kids

Why the Rise of E-Cigarettes Is Especially Dangerous for Young Kids

Think Your Child Wouldn't Pick Up a Gun? Think Again.

Think Your Child Wouldn't Pick Up a Gun? Think Again.

Drew Barrymore's Genius Childproofing Hack

Drew Barrymore's Genius Childproofing Hack

Why This Mom's Blog Post About Stranger Danger Sparked an Online Debate

Why This Mom's Blog Post About Stranger Danger Sparked an Online Debate