Blog: Safety
- Heads Up, Phones Down! Cell Phone Distractions Put Children in Danger
Dec 16, 2019
Cell phones are School zones are busy places. Crowds of parents, students, and teachers contend with pick-up and drop-off schedules, after school activities, and bus traffic on a daily basis. Adding cell phones distractions to the mix is exceedingly dangerous. The nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide studied the issue and produced a report called “ Before your children leave for school, remind them of these year-round school zone safety tips: Never walk...Read More - How to Purchase Gifts that Protect Your Child’s Hearing
Dec 10, 2019
Loud sounds are not just a nuisance, they can be dangerous. Excessive noise can damage the inner ear and cause hearing loss, and children can be especially vulnerable. With the advent of child-friendly technology and the availability of noisy toys, hearing safety should be of particular concern during the holiday season when parents and grandparents are shopping for gifts. According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, toys have strict regulatory...Read More - How to Prioritize Eye-Safety When Buying Gifts for Children
Dec 2, 2019
Few things are as gratifying as buying toys for children during the holiday season. The joy and excitement of watching them open presents, however, can quickly turn to despair if a toy-related injury occurs. Unfortunately, it happens more often than you might realize. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, roughly a Eye injuries are serious at any age, but especially for children as their eyesight and bodies are still developing...Read More - 5 Kitchen Safety Tips to Keep in Mind this Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2019
The holiday season is one of the best times of year to come together with your family, friends, and loved ones. How will you be celebrating? What traditions do you take part in year after year? What memories will you create this year? As we look at celebrating Thanksgiving this week, what are you looking most forward to? Whether it is watching the parades, extra football, or hours of cooking making much loved recipes,...Read More - Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating this Halloween
Oct 28, 2019
Kids love Halloween! School parties, scary costumes, and trick-or-treating make for exciting childhood experiences. While it is an event that we can all get excited about, Halloween also presents a number of safety risks. Did you know, for example, that children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year? It is a nightmarish statistic, but one that can be combated through safety...Read More - SPEAK UP! October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 21, 2019
October is Domestic violence affects millions of people across every racial, ethnic, religious, social, and economic boundary. The issue is commonly associated with physical violence against women and, while true, it includes many other alarming behaviors, such as stalking, rape, intimidation, threats, harassment, and emotional aggression. Men are also victims of domestic violence, although women suffer in much greater numbers. Children and other loved ones often suffer indirectly but, in all situations,...Read More - 3 Issues Your College Student May Encounter This Semester
Sep 30, 2019
The fall college semester is in full swing. This means young adult students across the country are engaged in rigorous academic and social endeavors away from home, many for the first time. While these pressures are part of the college experience, students should be prepared for certain challenges they may face. As parents, we know that you help them prepare for the future. Let us share three frequently seen issues that we help our...Read More - Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters This National Preparedness Month
Sep 17, 2019
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Emergency situations, inclement weather, and natural disasters can occur at any time and without much notice. While disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts are typically led by adults, it is important to teach youth to also prepare for disasters. To help accomplish this, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers numerous resources to help involve youth in disaster planning. In honor of National Preparedness Month, let...Read More - Safety Tips to Know This Child Passenger Safety Week
Sep 16, 2019
Did you know that approximately every Use a car restraint. Research tells us that car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by Purchase a child rear facing car seat mirror. As a parent, particularly of a young child, you may find yourself frequently pulling over when driving to check on your child in the back seat. During your child’s first few months, experts recommend keeping your child rear...Read More - Tips I Should Tell My College Age Child When Driving an E-Scooter
Sep 2, 2019
Have you noticed the recent influx of electric scooters around Tallahassee? In July, approximately 1,000 e-scooters appeared on Tallahassee streets, marking the start of a three-month pilot program. This program aims to determine whether e-scooters are the right fit for Florida’s capital city, however, the presence of the scooters has raised some concerns, particularly when it comes to safety. When it comes to your college age children, we know that their safety is of the...Read More