child safety

Parenting Tips & Advice

Does your child's Halloween costume contain lead?

With Halloween right around the corner, it's alarming to hear news that a shipment of over 1,300 children's costumes were destroyed...

Technology

Kids and cell phones: What you need to know

The penetration of cell phones is so widespread today that even elementary school students can be spotted with smartphones. It's a...

Technology

How to encourage responsible cell phone use

Cell phones are incredible tools that allow us to contact friends, colleagues and loved ones in a matter of seconds. While allowing...

School Age Kids

Why don't school buses have seat belts?

Every parent worries when their child boards the school bus each day that they are not required to be buckled in. Research shows...

Parenting

Past its prime: What to do with an expired car seat

Expired car seats can be a hot topic in the parenting world, but no matter how you feel about car seat expiration dates, there will...

Child Development & Health

You’ve got to keep up with them

You may have babyproofed your house in preparation for a crawling baby, but once a child starts to walk, it’s not long before that...

Baby & Toddler

You would never forget your child in your car – would you?

You might be living under a rock if you haven’t heard stories of children perishing after being “forgotten” and left behind in cars...

Child Development & Health

Child safety checklist for the home

Time flies when you have family keeping you busy, which means your home may or may not be the safest it can be for your child. It’s...

Teen Behavior

5 Reasons why your kids should have cell phones

Your kiddo has come to you with wishes for a mobile phone of her very own, but is she ready for the responsibility? From safety to...

Babysitters and Childcare

Summer activities: Is your child safe from predators?

Summertime should be a time for stress-free activities — playing at the park, swimming at the local pool or attending an organized...

Home Safety

Surprising dangers to children in your home

We are all familiar with the basics of childproofing our homes -- locking away the cleaning supplies, putting knives out of reach,...

Child Development & Health

5 Apps that help keep your kids safe

These days, your mobile phone is more than a telephone; it's an entertainment device, an MP3 player and most importantly, a valuable...

Parenting

Do you ask other parents if they have guns in their home?

Imagine this: Your child has a playdate with a new friend from class. You don't know the parents or maybe you just know them from...

Baby & Toddler

Booster seats: Which one is right for you?

Booster seats should be the talk of the town (or the home) when it comes to safely securing your older child in a vehicle, but which...

Child Development & Health

Entertaining kids with food allergies

These days, more and more kids have food allergies and sensitivities. While you can’t eliminate every potential allergen from your...

Special Needs

Safety tips for kids with autism

Kids with autism present specific challenges when it comes to safety. Discover tips for working with caregivers, teachers and...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Top toy and baby-related recalls of 2011

You strive to take the best care of your little one, but are you sure that the products you are using aren't posing a threat to your...

School Age Kids

Sleepover safety guidelines

Whether it's your child's first sleepover or your teen's 100th slumber party, child safety should be the most important factor when...

Baby & Toddler

7 Newborn dangers in your home

You want to keep your baby safe, but baby proofing your home takes more than just covering up a few electrical outlets. There are...

Home Safety

Swimming pool safety tips for summer fun

If you have a pool in the backyard and little ones in the house, you may find yourself worried about opening the pool each summer....

Home Improvement

How to create a functional, practical kitchen for your family

Function and practicality are two essentials when it comes to raising a family, and streamlining your routine and home can help...