Safety

6 Simple Rules for Water Park Safety

Posted July 23, 2010 - 21:00 by Julie Rains

Safety, Entertainment

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As a former lifeguard and water safety instructor, I am impressed with the safety practices of the mega-water-park in my area. Still, I wouldn’t rely completely on a well-trained stranger to protect my children. Here are simple rules to keep kids safe when they are supposed to be having fun.

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Dangers of Household Spoons

Posted July 21, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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The differences and variability of household spoons makes them problematic when dispensing medication to children.

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What Is Heat Stress?

Posted July 10, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders

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Heat stress is the broad category of conditions related to hot-weather or being in a heat-filled environment. Infants and young children are especially prone to problems with these conditions this time of year. Get educated, and take precautions to protect your family from heat-related dangers.

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Health Problems Associated With Adolescent Cyberbullying

Posted July 8, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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Cyberbullying is associated with psychological and physical problems for both the victim and the bully.

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American Academy of Pediatrics Reverses Position on Toddler Swim Training

Posted June 30, 2010 - 06:54 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Education, Learning Tools, New Parents, Wellness

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Swim away! Basing their decision on new research, The American Academy of Pediatrics has reversed their position on swimming lessons for toddlers.

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Flame Retardant Linked to Thyroid Hormone Levels in Pregnant Women

Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:49 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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Elevated levels of a common household flame retardant (PBDE) could have an effect on fetal development.

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Body Slamming in Youth Hockey Causes Injuries: Check!

Posted June 17, 2010 - 06:12 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Extra Curricular

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It seems a no brainer that when youth ice hockey players are allowed to body check, they are more likely to get hurt. But that's hockey. So when is the optimal age to teach them this element of the game?

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Teen Driving Safety and Early School Start Times

Posted June 16, 2010 - 05:50 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Education, Health

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A new study has found that when teenagers start school earlier, there is an increase association with traffic accidents.

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Protect Children from Summer Dehydration

Posted June 16, 2010 - 05:39 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness

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With summer fun comes summer dangers. Help keep children safe and healthy by practicing dehydration prevention.

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BPA: Closer to Your Kids than You Think

Posted June 15, 2010 - 07:18 by Tisha Tolar

Safety

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You may not think that your baby's plastic bottle can be a serious health risk but you'll need to think again.

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The Perils of Dropside Cribs

Posted June 2, 2010 - 06:47 by Fred Lee

Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Pregnancy, Birth

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Lawmakers are working towards banning drop-side cribs, which can pose a health and safety hazard for your baby.

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Take Your Kids to the Park (and Leave Them There) Day Is Almost Here: Are You A "Free Range" Parent?

Posted May 21, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Discipline, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships, K-8

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Lenore Skenazy, the writer/columnist/mom/blogger who started yet another crack in the great parental divide when she wrote about letting her nine-year old son ride a subway alone in New York, is encouraging moms and dads to take what may be considered a radical step for today’s parents.

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Pampers with Dry Max Chemical Burn Scare: Truth or Facebook Fiction?

Posted May 21, 2010 - 09:39 by Lela Davidson

Safety

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Pampers' new high tech DryMax material is being blamed for an onslaught of diaper rash and even so-called "chemical burns." But is it all a bunch of hysteria?

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Home Alone?

Posted May 12, 2010 - 08:11 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Safety, Home Life, Culture

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When we were young it was pretty common to see kids with keys around their necks. We all knew (or were) the kids who got home at 3 but Mom didn’t get home 'til 5:30. But we’ve had more and more concerns about safety, and laws and social mores about what is considered neglect has changed. So what’s normal now?

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Teaching Babies to Swim

Posted April 30, 2010 - 06:43 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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In addition to fun in the sun and exercise, swimming appears to have some developmental benefits for babies.

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Tobacco That Looks Like Candy

Posted April 21, 2010 - 22:28 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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Tobacco products that look like candy are a legitimate health hazard to children.

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Multitasking: The Latest Research

Posted April 21, 2010 - 22:24 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Time Management, Work Balance, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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It's hard to keep up with the research on multitasking. Of course, doing simultaneous jobs is not a new concept for moms and dads. What parent can get along without it?

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Lead Exposure May Cause Delays in Male Puberty

Posted April 15, 2010 - 06:20 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health

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Adding to the list of hazards of lead exposure, experts now think that it may delay puberty in boys.

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Why Some Kids Get Bullied

Posted April 2, 2010 - 07:57 by Fred Lee

Safety, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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Certain personality characteristics seem to predispose kids to being targeted for bullying.

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Seat Belts On School Buses: Common Sense Or Unnecessary Expense?

Posted March 31, 2010 - 07:34 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Education, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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With bicycle helmet recommendations, seat belt laws, car seat rules and regulations, and constant warnings in our society about keeping children safe, it’s hard for a parent to make sense of something that appears, at first, to be common sense: Why don't school buses have seat belts?

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