No, My Kids Didn't Wear Life Jackets for 10 Years at Sea
"No life jackets on those kids?" Yes, that's right. No life jackets on those kids. My blog post "We Sailed Across the Ocean..." from November 11, 2015, recounting our 30-day trans-Atlantic crossing on...
View ArticleLead poisoning in children associated with lead-based paint (Massey University)
(Source: Massey University) Eight children were recorded as having absorbed lead in 2014. The most common source of exposure was lead-based paint. Associate Professor Deborah Read. Lead poisoning...
View ArticleFulton County Fire Rescue Offers Winter Fire Safety Tips (Fulton County, GA)
(Source: Fulton County, GA) People are at greater risk of a home fire in the winter season. Winter is just beginning and in the event that your home is left without electricity you might look for...
View ArticleHow to parent like a German
See Also The first time I went to a playground in Berlin, I freaked. All the German parents were huddled together, drinking coffee, not paying attention to their children who were hanging off a wooden...
View ArticleColin and Justin: Creating the perfect kitchen
— ‘Colin & Justin’s Cabin Pressure’ airs on the Cottage Life television network. For more information visit www.cabinpressure.tv or www.colinandjustin.tv, twitter.com/colinjustin,...
View ArticleBismarck Police Suggest Reviewing Basic Child Safety Tips (City of Bismarck, ND)
(Source: City of Bismarck, ND) Bismarck Police have released a Public Notification and Release of Information on High Risk Offender Allan D. Richardson. Richardson is not wanted by the police at this...
View ArticleBismarck Police Suggest Reviewing Basic Child Safety Tips (City of Bismark, ND)
(Source: City of Bismark, ND) Bismarck Police have released a Public Notification and Release of Information on High Risk Offender Allan D. Richardson. Richardson is not wanted by the police at this...
View Article“Depraved-Heart Murder”
Recently, when reading an article about Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore, I noticed the chilling term “depraved-heart murder”. Duhaime’s Law Dictionary provides the following definition: Where an...
View ArticleThe downside of paracetamol
According to health experts in the UK, excess intake of paracetamol is linked with increased rates of asthma, kidney and liver damage. What do our doctors think? If you have frequently been giving your...
View ArticleWinter Edition
If one of your New Year's resolutions was to get organized, you may not have been thinking you should start with your medicine cabinet. However, it is actually one of the most important areas to keep...
View ArticleCommon Pet Treatments Can Harm Young Children
By Nancy Chuda, co-founder of Healthy Child Healthy World, and Megan Boyle, Editorial Director, Healthy Child Healthy World Reproduced with the permission of the Environmental Working Group...
View ArticleTo Avoid TV Tip-Overs, Follow These 5 Safety Steps (Best Buy Co Inc)
(Source: Best Buy Co Inc) More than 100 million people will turn on their televisions Sunday to watch the big football game. As you're gearing up to join them, we want to help keep your home safe from...
View ArticleBack to school safely (Dubbo City Council)
(Source: Dubbo City Council) The new school year is set to resume for thousands of local students next week and Dubbo City Council is reminding local drivers and parents about children's safety around...
View ArticleThe time of day when your child's life is most at risk
Researchers have found the most dangerous time for your child. And, contrary to popular belief, it’s not at night. It’s actually in the morning, specifically at school drop-off time. This comes from a...
View ArticleState-Sponsored Child Abuse and Neglect in Flint
Imagine if Rick Snyder kept giving his kids water that tests showed was dangerous, even toxic. Thankfully he’s now trying to help the sickened city, but it isn’t nearly enough. A years-long program...
View ArticleNational campaign to help spot signs of abuse (Dundee City Council)
(Source: Dundee City Council) THE LOCAL body responsible for co-ordinating the safety and well being of children in Dundee has backed the first TV campaign in the UK to tackle child sexual...
View ArticleMaking your home a safe, healthy and happy one with Prince Lionheart
Making your home baby friendly takes more than just baby-proofing your home. You need to think about all the essentials your new baby or child needs not just for his safety but for his well being...
View ArticleChristie Administration Reminds Residents to Take Steps to Protect Their...
(Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health) With heavy snow forecast for the weekend, New Jersey Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen D. Bennett reminds New Jersey residents to take precautions...
View ArticleBe Prepared and Stay Safe During Extreme Winter Weather (TRICARE)
(Source: TRICARE) 1/22/2016 As you prepare for winter weather, make sure you and your family know how to safeguard yourself from cold temperatures, snow and ice. Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures...
View ArticleBe Prepared for Snow-Related Poisoning Exposures (Union County, NJ)
(Source: Union County, NJ) - What you need to know to prevent illness - Steven Marcus, MD, Medical Executive Director, Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Director, Drug Information and Professional Education New...
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