Safety Articles

As parents or potential parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, educators, religious leaders, etc, we have a variety of concerns when it comes to our children or the children of friends and loved ones. We worry about their health, their behavior, their development, and their future. And, ... Read On

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While most of us (especially those of us living in suburbia) go about our daily lives (for the most part) pretty much routinely and not too worried about being victims of a crime, the thought perhaps has crossed our mind from time to time. From locking our doors and windows to parking close to ... Read On

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Most of us, if not all of us have smoke detectors in our homes, but how many of us have carbon monoxide monitors or detectors as well? According to experts, not nearly enough of us. According to professionals, carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent killer that may be present in homes without any ... Read On

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It’s right on up there with bringing your bundle of joy home, hearing him (or her) say his or her first words, taking his/her first steps and a whole list of other firsts you’ll never forget. And, like most first, it can leave excited and elated as well as anxious and ambivalent (about realizing) ... Read On

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Settling in a home often means choosing one in the right location. After all you know what they say, “location, location, location”. But besides the scenery and convenience, you’ll want to choose a home that’s safe and not very welcoming to intruders. But home intrusions, by rascally rodents can be ... Read On

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Chances are that most of us these days rely on our computers for everything from doing research to keeping in touch with friends. And, chances are that our children are no different. They probably rely on the family (or their own, if they’re lucky) pc for doing homework, to keeping in contact with ... Read On

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While some of you are breaking out the sleighs and skis and packing up the pool (if you haven’t done so already), others of you are focusing on the fair weather ahead (of the cold winter), or some fun family fun in the sun, in a well-needed and deserved getaway. Either way the idea of getting ... Read On

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If your child is one of the many who finds it difficult to focus, concentrate or complete a project, and can’t seem to sit still (for long), you’re probably torn between attributing it to normal childhood fidgetiness or to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And, if that wasn’t ... Read On

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Although you don’t want to smother your child, experts now assert that you may want to pacify him/her (literally). In fact, recent studies show that allowing your infant to suck on a pacifier before bed may help minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Researchers noted findings as ... Read On

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From the good ole’ days of Hollywood discerning between the good guys wearing white and bad boys wearing black, color has held a major significance in conveying a message. In fact I can remember a time when “good” girls simply didn’t wear red pumps (or any red shoes for that matter, red or (hot ... Read On

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One of the first rules about buying and moving into a new home is location, location, location. But, whether you are buying or renting, the one thing you’ll definitely want to be sure of (besides liking and feeling comfortable in your new abode) is feeling safe and secure in your home. ... Read On

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More “temperate” climates and a crisper scent in the air (not to mention increased rush hour traffic and the site of school buses) leaves no doubt that fall is officially in the air. That means moms and dads going back to work, and kids going back to school. It also means a change in the family ... Read On

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