Your child's safety should be a top priority. Visit this page often for important information about preparing for emergencies, how to create a first aid kit, proper car safety, cell phones and more.
Talk to Your Child about Drugs and Alcohol
Not sure how to broach the subject of saying no to drugs and alcohol with your children? Start with the truth. Be frank with them. Do your homework, and get the facts. This will show your child that the information which you are providing is credible. Learn more...
Healthy Habits Start at Home
It's no secret, when it comes to forming healthy habits, children learn by observing their parents. But having a healthy lifestyle means taking care of the world around us, not just our bodies. After all, what good is a healthy body without a healthy environment to live? Learn more...
Setting Cell Phone Boundaries
Cell phones are a great way to communicate and to stay in touch with your children who are out and about. But cell phones, like computers and video games, require parents to set rules and boundaries for use. Learn more...
Ten Things Every New Parent Should Know
Are you expecting? Maybe you're a new mom or dad to tiny bundle of joy. Having your first baby is an extraordinary life experience – one that can be joyous, as well as complicated. First time parents have a long, yet rewarding road ahead and here a few tips to help you along the way. Learn more…
Don't Get Burned!
When we think of things in our homes that might cause burns, there are some obvious culprits - curling irons, stoves, radiators. Rarely do we think of tap water. Learn some simple tips to keep your family safe at bath time, dinnertime, and during play time. Learn more...
First Aid Kits
Every parent should have a first aid kit. Many stores sell them as prepackage kits, but you can also purchase items separately to create you own. In case of an emergency, make sure you have the following items in your first aid kit. Learn more…
Rear-Facing Child Seat
In April 2009, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new recommendation for parents of toddlers. Toddlers should remain in a rear-facing child safety seat until they reach two years of age. Learn more…
Plan for Emergencies
When a child is scared, it's because of the unknown. Whether it's the monsters under the bed, the thump in the night, or thunder and lightning from a storm, children look to their parents for protection, comfort, answers and reassurance. Be ready…prepare, plan and stay informed. Learn more…
Cyber-Bullying
Parents used to be able to identify the neighborhood bully. You know, the big, tough kid that lived down the block. Well, today's technology has put a whole new face on the bully, or rather, has effectively masked who the bully is. As social networking sites and cell phone usage expands, the potential for being a victim of cyber bully also grows. Learn more…
Prevention Tips for Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a form of abusive head trauma and inflicted traumatic brain injury, is a leading cause of child abuse deaths in the United States. Shaking most often results in response to a crying baby/toddler when a caregiver becomes frustrated or angry. Learn more...