Safety

Field guide to summer safety

Heather Barnett — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Do you know what to do if someone's stung by a bee? What about a broken bone while camping? Don't hit the great outdoors without reading this guide to summer safety.

Outdoor safety products every family should own

Maria Mora — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

As the weather heats up and your family migrates outdoors, make sure your home is equipped with potentially life-saving safety gear.

Lipstick metals toxic?

Kristen Fischer — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:48:00 -0700

A new study says repeatedly priming your pout with lipstick or lip gloss could be dangerous.

When teen dating violence hits your family

Kori Ellis — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0800

Dating violence can be physical, emotional, psychological or sexual in nature. It can include forceful, abusive acts, as well as harassing, threatening and stalking. Unfortunately, dating violence among teens is more common than you might imagine. In a nationwide survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , 9.8 percent of high school students reported being hit, slapped or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend in the previous 12 months.

Can we really have enough school security?

Sherri Kuhn — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800

We drive or walk our kids to school each day and cheerfully wave goodbye, expecting them to be safe and sound until the release bell rings. But how do we know our child is safe at school? What measures do some schools have in place to ensure the safety of their students? Opinions vary and security measures currently in use are vastly different.

6 Must-have car features for battling winter

Jean Jennings — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

If you live in a cold climate, there will be winter driving. The best way to face those frigid mornings and slippery roads is to arm your car with as many as possible of these must-have features or optional equipment specifically designed to tackle Old Man Winter.

Self defense moves that could save your life

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:22:00 -0800

You’re on your morning run when a man grabs you and starts dragging you into an alley. Worse, your boyfriend or spouse goes into a rage and threatens to do you harm. Are you prepared to fight back? If not, you could lose your life — but you can learn to effectively defend yourself. SheKnows talked with Dale Fricke, founder of Alpha and Omega Tactical Training Concepts in Bozeman, Montana, to find out the best self defense tactics for women.

Dangerous fitness: Beware of bad personal trainers

Sarah Kelsey — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:30:00 -0800

Hiring a personal trainer can be great for your health. But there are no state or federal safety regulations someone must meet before he or she can claim they are qualified in the health and fitness field. What's worse, at some gyms — big-name health clubs included — all you need is a high school diploma to get hired. As a consumer, it's important to know how to hire a personal trainer and avoid the ones that are potentially hazardous to your health.

10 Potentially fatal situations and how to survive them

Kori Ellis — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:58:00 -0800

From falling out of an airplane to plunging your car into a lake, you never want to end up in any of these dangerous, potentially fatal situations. But if you do, you need to be prepared and remain calm in order to survive.

The best dogs for women who live alone

Diane Mallek — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:09:00 -0800

If you live alone, safety ranks pretty high on your list of priorities. From a home burglary to becoming a victim yourself, it’s nearly impossible to completely let your guard down. So what is a single gal to do to avoid becoming a criminal’s prey? You can start by getting a dog. Whether you’re looking for an alarm, a deterrent or a companion, we'll help you figure out what type of dog is best.

Natural disasters: How to prepare yourself

Tyler Kurbat — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:15:00 -0800

Hindsight is 20/20, but if we didn't learn anything from natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, they'd be that much more disastrous. Here are some disaster preparedness tips and considerations that can help in light of any future hurricanes or emergencies.

Celebrate Halloween safely

Molly Cerreta Smith — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700

In today's scary world, is sending your kids door-to-door to collect candy from strangers really a good idea? Before you lock your child away on Halloween night, consider some alternate ways to celebrate the spookiest day of the year.

Parenting controls for cell phone safety

Whitney Coy — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:53:00 -0700

School is back in session and the kids are going to be screaming for new cell phones soon . Do you know your options for parental controls on cell phones?

Safe exploring: Tips for your new crawler

Vicki Clinebell — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:58:00 -0700

Once baby starts crawling, it's full speed ahead so take precautions to rid your home of safety hazards.

How to safely leave an abusive relationship

Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:29:00 -0700

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states that "approximately 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year." With these statistics it is important to talk about how you can safely leave an abusive relationship without increasing the risk that you and your children might be hurt more. Here are three things you can start doing today.

Crib safety: Is your baby’s sleep space safe?

Christina Holt — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:00:00 -0700

With more than 46 recalls of over 11 million cribs since 2007, the Consumer Product Safety Commission decided to take action in December 2010. The action? New safety standards for all cribs effective June 2011. According to a study published in March 2011 by Pediatrics, approximately 26 U.S. children under the age of 2 are harmed daily by or in a crib. Find out how you can ensure your child’s sleep space is safe and what you can do to keep it that way.

Proper or made-up names for genitals?

Monica Beyer — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:00:00 -0700

When it comes to genitals, some parents come up blank, and others have "pet" names for their child's nether regions. But many parents feel that kids should be taught the proper terms. Which kind of a parent are you?

Self-defense for women: Krav Maga workout

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0700

What would you do if a stranger -- or even your date -- grabbed you around the neck and planned to do you harm? Screaming as loud as you can might break your assailant's grip and motivation. But if it doesn't, you better be ready to physically defend yourself. The authors of Krav Maga for Women: Your Ultimate Program for Self Defense http://www.amazon.com/Krav-Maga-Women-Ultimate-Program/dp/1569759871/ recommend mastering the following self-defense moves. Incorporate them into your regular workouts so they become second nature.

FDA bans BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups

Monica Beyer — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0700

The FDA has banned the use of bisphenol-A, or BPA, from the manufacture of baby bottles and sippy cups -- read on to find out what the risks of BPA are and what other items it still may appear in.

Summer vacation safety for kids

Christina Holt — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Going on vacation can be stressful for parents and children. There are crowds of new faces, new places, luggage to keep track of and hidden dangers that children are often not aware of. Read these travel tips and safety reminders to ensure your family is safe while traveling this summer.

Parenting Guru: How to prevent sports injuries

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

If you're thinking your children practice sports with a different intensity than you ever did as a kid, you're not alone. Young athletes are playing longer and harder today. Plus, the pressure to win puts emotional stress on kids. Many parents push winning rather than focusing on effort, sportsmanship and hard work, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.