We just went through a night of heavy storms. While my husband and I usually enjoy the light show of a good summertime thunderstorm, this one was a doozy. Severe thunderstorm watches turned into warnings until finally the dreaded tornado warning was issued.
While we weren’t afraid, our toddler-age daughter was; the thunder was booming, the [...]
Tags: bad weather, child safety, lightning, severe weather, storms, thunderstorms, weather
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Judging by the latest Internet reports, Marcia Cross is one such person who uses her celebrity to make a difference in people’s lives.
Tags: Cedars-Sinai, child safety, children’s hunger, Dennis Quaid, Desperate Housewives, Feeding of America, hospital safety, Marcia Cross, preventing hospital errors, Quaid twins
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I scared myself stupid tonight. Recently I got into rock climbing, and since I live in Minnesota where it is 1. rather flat 2. currently under 6 inches of snow I’ve been doing it indoors in a climbing gym. Most indoor climbing is called “top roping” where a rope is attached to the climber, attached [...]
Tags: child safety, exercise, fear, motherhood
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There is no doubt that reptiles have become very popular pets in recent years. As such the pool of information on their care is expanding. However, there is still much to learn about these exotic creatures, especially how safe they are in relation to children. There are certain risks when it comes to owning reptiles, [...]
Tags: child safety, exotc pets and children, reptiles as pets
Posted in: Toddlers
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CPSC Focuses On Safety in the Nursery and Around the House for Baby Safety Month
Pillows Pose One of the Greatest Dangers Where Babies Sleep
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? As parents prepare for a new baby with love and care, CPSC urges keeping safety in the mix. One area of great concern for the CPSC is pillow use [...]
Tags: child proof, child safety, choking, home safety, pillows are dangerous, SIDS
Posted in: Baby
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