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6th Graders Rally to Stop Speeding Up in School Zones

What if every time a law enforcement officer quit you while driving, he or she offered you a high five and a Starbucks present card? Rather than punitive penalties as well as infractions, would positive reinforcement do a far better job in making our roads more secure– especially in a time when auto accident are… continue reading

ASK AN SPECIALIST: Keeping Medicine Up as well as Away

Today’s Ask the Professional column helps parents with a inquiries concerning medicine. The Inquiry I beware regarding keeping medication safely in my own residence, but I’m not sure everybody is. How do I make certain friends and family keep medication stored away when my child is going to?– Shannon from TX Th Answer Most of… continue reading

Coming To Be a Youngster Passenger Safety And Security Service Technician

After 4 years working at Safe Kids Worldwide, I finally obtained signed up for a child seat accreditation course. It was long overdue. As a person who does not have a child, and also has actually only ever before driven 2 cars and trucks in my whole life, my understanding of automobiles and also car… continue reading

ASK AN SPECIALIST: Harmonizing Security and Fun on Playgrounds

This week’s Ask the Specialist column aids moms and dads locate the appropriate equilibrium between safety and enjoyable on the playground.The Questions” I desire my children to explore as well as have fun at the playground yet I likewise want to keep them secure. What’s the best means for me to make certain there’s a… continue reading

Exists Something As Dry Drowning?

Whatever you need to understand about a misleading term that takes the focus off real water dangers.You may have seen postings on social media sites regarding”dry sinking, “stories about kids who appeared completely fine after leaving a pool, ocean or lake and afterwards, all of a sudden, as high as a day later on, wind… continue reading

Champion of 2018 America’s Fave Crossing Guard Competition “Overwhelmed”.

Message supplied as well as initially composed by FedEx and also Shane O’Connor, Communications Expert.“It’s an honor to be chosen and after that to be chosen as the victor … I’m overloaded,” stated Sherriff Rob Rost, winner of the 2018 America’s Favorite Crossing Guard Competition held by Safe Children Worldwide. The exceptional and also genuine… continue reading

Ask an Expert: Just how do I understand if my kids prepare to swim in the sea?

Q. I’m truly thrilled for our household getaway to the coastline this summer season. I have two teens– a 13-year-old kid and also a 15-year-old child. Both are good, safe swimmers, that I rely on our yard swimming pool. Does that mean they need to be great in the ocean as well? It’s great your… continue reading

The Five Hidden Hazards of Open Water

While drowning in swimming pools gets significant attention, the fact is that more children and teens fatally drown in lakes, rivers, oceans, reservoirs and other types of open water. According to a new research report from Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen program, it’s important to be aware of, and talk to your… continue reading

Keeping Kids Safe in Open Water

Memorial Day notes the unofficial start of the summer period, as well as numerous family members will certainly quickly be heading to the beach. Regretfully, it’s also the time when lots of children sink: An estimated 1,000 youngsters fatally sank in a solitary year in the UNITED STATE, most of them between May and August…. continue reading

Let the Summer Fun Begin

To many of us, Memorial Day is the official start of summer fun. It’s a time to remember the people who gave so much for our country, a time to be with family and friends and a time to take a break and have some fun. Whatever your plans are for this Memorial Day and… continue reading