A child’s room can be the most dangerous place at night My kids recently had a talk at school from a cyber crime Detective – he scared the $%#@ out of them with his examples of how easy it is to find out “private and personal” info about them online and how a few key strokes can have them end up in … [Read more...] about A child’s room can be the most dangerous place at night
Child Safety
Unsafe Balustrade Design
Unsafe Balustrade Design We received a letter today from a concerned parent regarding the design of a 1st floor balustrade that features horizontal railing that is very easily climbed by children (and is being climbed!). We have written a number of articles about this situation in the past. The … [Read more...] about Unsafe Balustrade Design
Halloween Safety Tips for Teenagers
Halloween Safety Tips for Teenagers Halloween Safety: Parties, Pranks, and Accident Prevention Teens have historically pulled pranks, threw parties, and committed crimes on Halloween. Freely talking to your teen about preventing criminal activities among their friends, preventing unlawful … [Read more...] about Halloween Safety Tips for Teenagers
50 dangerous things you should let children do
50 dangerous things you should let children do Knowledge is power new book from THINK GEEK We did some dumb and downright dangerous things as kids and we're still here. So why is this generation of parents constantly slathering their spawn with hand sanitizer and acting like their tykes are made … [Read more...] about 50 dangerous things you should let children do
Safety 1st
Safety 1st Safety 1st is an iconic US based company supplying a huge range of baby and child safety devices. Whether it's around the house or the holidays, your family's safety is always a top priority. They have compiled a number of comprehensive guides and safety tips that can be downloaded for a … [Read more...] about Safety 1st
Halloween Safety – Trick or Treating tips
Halloween Safety - Trick or Treating tips As you and your children begin to plan your Halloween Trick or Treating, it is important to consider the dangers lurking in costumes, candies, your neighborhood, and even your own home. Keeping an eye on safety while you enjoy Trick or Treating can help … [Read more...] about Halloween Safety – Trick or Treating tips
Child Safety Nets Save Lives
SAFETY NETS SAVE LIVES SYDNEY, July 13, 2011 Each year, at least 50 children fall from windows or balconies in Australia[1]. For most, the outcome is serious, for some—especially the very young, it is fatal. The majority of serious falls occur in children aged 0—4.1 In the past 10 months, 10 … [Read more...] about Child Safety Nets Save Lives
Household Chemical Safety
Household Chemical Safety Chemicals can be harmful substances no matter if you are home or if you are in a lab. However, home chemical use can be very dangerous, especially if chemicals are mixed by homeowners, either intentionally or unintentionally. Thankfully, a little free chemical … [Read more...] about Household Chemical Safety
Baby Safety – Childproofing for Your New Arrival
Baby Safety: Childproofing for Your New Arrival Nothing is more precious to a family than the newest member of the family, so taking precautions to make your home safe for your new baby is necessary. Although newborns may not be able to cause much trouble, they grow fast and can explore … [Read more...] about Baby Safety – Childproofing for Your New Arrival
We should be licensed to have children
We should be licensed to have children I was at the shopping centre yesterday when I saw a 2 year left unattended in a shopping trolley beside a balustrade with a 2 storey fall to the bottom of the atrium. I politely told the mother that it was probably a very unsafe thing to do – and … [Read more...] about We should be licensed to have children