http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979481/dangerous-teen-trends-butt-chugging-chatroulette-vampire-biting You should be aware of the dangerous teen trends that could be occurring among your teen's peer groups. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979481/dangerous-teen-trends-butt-chugging-chatroulette-vampire-biting Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Laura Willard Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988443/ways-parents-can-help-teens-drive-safely Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S., and they crash at three times the rate of more experienced drivers. Parents play a key role in helping their teens become safe drivers, and there are specific skills parents should help teens master as they learn to drive. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988443/ways-parents-can-help-teens-drive-safely Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Guest Author Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982685/mom-story-my-daughter-died-from-inhaling-helium On Feb. 18, 2012, Lori Earp’s 14-year-old daughter, Ashley Long, of Eagle Point, Oregon, went to a party with her girlfriends. What was meant to be a few fun thrills — inhaling helium from a pressurized tank — turned into Ashley’s last moments. Read how her family is trying to warn other parents and kids about the dangers of inhalants. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982685/mom-story-my-daughter-died-from-inhaling-helium Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Julie Weingarden Dubin Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981231/teaching-kids-about-guns Firearms and gun ownership are controversial topics on which everyone has opinions. Following record Black Friday gun sales and the recent concern over Second Amendment rights, plenty of people are arming themselves and teaching their children about firearms in the process. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981231/teaching-kids-about-guns Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Tiernan McKay Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980599/injuries-on-the-rise-from-bounce-houses Bounce houses and kids' birthday parties are synonymous, but are they getting more dangerous? The AAP's recent study found that inflatable bouncer-related injuries are continuing to happen, but you may not have to ban your brood from the jumper when you understand how to avoid the bounce house blues, despite the fact that injuries are on the rise. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980599/injuries-on-the-rise-from-bounce-houses Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Michelle Maffei Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973177/keep-your-family-safe-fire-prevention-week National Fire Prevention Week begins on Sunday, October 7 and is observed throughout the U.S. and Canada. The theme for 2012 is "Have 2 Ways Out!," focusing on the importance of your family's fire escape planning and practice. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973177/keep-your-family-safe-fire-prevention-week Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Kori Ellis Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963002/dad-killed-daughters-molester-may-not-be-charged In a scenario no parent wants to imagine, a Texas dad found himself beating a man to death when he discovered him molesting his young daughter. Were his actions questionable, or is he a hero? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963002/dad-killed-daughters-molester-may-not-be-charged Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Monica Beyer Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960271/watching-a-parenting-train-wreck Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Even the most measured, thoughtful, positive parent goes through tough times and can make not-so-great parenting choices. But sometimes things get really stressful and we watch parents become completely dysfunctional in managing a parent-child dynamic. It’s a parenting train wreck in slow motion. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960271/watching-a-parenting-train-wreck Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Jen Klein Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848021/whos-coaching-your-children In the wake of the disturbing Penn State/Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, we find it more important than ever to ask: Who is coaching our children? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848021/whos-coaching-your-children Parenting Family Fun Activities for Kids Mary Fetzer Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:01:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820555/Sledding-is-a-dangerous-sport-for-kids Sledding is a popular winter pastime, but it leads to a trip to the emergency room for more than 20,000 kids each year, according to a new study by safety experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Before you bundle up this season, be aware of the sledding risks for kids and ways to sled safely. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820555/Sledding-is-a-dangerous-sport-for-kids Health & Wellness Children's Health Karen Hawthorne Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818441/Bounce-houses-may-expose-kids-to-unsafe-lead-levels The Center for Environmental Health has filed a lawsuit against many leading suppliers of bounce houses -- also called jump houses or inflatable jumpers-- because testing showed lead levels were over 70 times the federal limit, as determined by the Consumer Product Safety. Parents of kids who love burning energy jumping and playing in bounce houses are left feeling worried and angry that their children are not being protected. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818441/Bounce-houses-may-expose-kids-to-unsafe-lead-levels Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Kim Grundy Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817782/Best-and-worst-booster-seats The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its 21 best car booster seats, for their performance keeping kids secured and safe in cars. They also ranked "not recommended" seats, which did a poor job of keeping a child secure. Find out where your child's booster seat ranks. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817782/Best-and-worst-booster-seats Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Kim Grundy Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:52:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/817236/SheKnows-Parent-s-Choice-Awards-Safety SheKnows Parenting Awards are here! We want to know what you think are the best products and services for families. Vote for the best of everything related to pregnancy and parenting. Get started by casting your vote in the SheKnows Parenting Awards now! Pick your favorite nominee for safety. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/817236/SheKnows-Parent-s-Choice-Awards-Safety Home Home Safety SheKnows Editors Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816311/protecting-your-kids-from-sexual-predators-1 Sexual predators have manuals -- yes, actual child molestation guidebooks -- on how to abuse kids. Arm yourself as a parent with the tools to protect your children from them. Here’s how. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816311/protecting-your-kids-from-sexual-predators-1 Parenting Age by Age Child Development & Health Sarah W. Caron Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/814504/does-your-kid-need-a-car-booster-seat-1 Child safety seats aren't just for infants and toddlers! In many states, kids up through elementary school should be strapped into booster seats when driving. Here's what you need to know. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/814504/does-your-kid-need-a-car-booster-seat-1 Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Sarah W. Caron Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813815/how-to-keep-teens-safe-without-nagging-1 Every two years, since the early 1990s, the Center for Disease Control has made available surveys that track risky behaviors by youths. While participation is optional at the state, local and personal level, the results are nonetheless interesting - if not startling. In addition to tracking what could be considered expected risky behaviors , the survey tracks other behaviors, too - including behaviors that lead to unintentional injury. And the number of questions related to such behaviors seems to increase each time the survey is given. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813815/how-to-keep-teens-safe-without-nagging-1 Parenting Tweens, Teens & College Jen Klein