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Keep Kids Safe at Night with Personal Reflectors

If your kids have reason to be out and about after dark, than safety is sure to be a concern. How many children remember to wear reflective clothing on a regular basis? I have at least one child who dresses in mainly black, so while he could have a future in the ninja...

How to Have Home Security on a Budget

If you’ve ever felt envious of the kind of home security systems with multiple cameras viewed from one flat screen inside the home, you don’t have to be anymore. You can get home security systems on a budget and enjoy a sense of security. Even if your home...

Summer is Almost Here: Let’s Talk About Pool Safety

Well, Heroes. Here in Michigan, summer is almost upon us. Time to think about staying safe around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the leading cause of traumatic death among children under 5 years of age (CDC.gov), as well as the...

5 Ways to Keep Children Safe in Your Daycare

Editor’s note: This article is written for the benefit of individuals who own or run daycare facilities. However, I thought that the tips could be helpful for parents too, as it gives you some things to look for in a quality daycare. If you run a daycare, you...

How to Keep Your Home Pool Safe for Your Children

If you have a swimming pool at home, pool safety is a very important thing to consider. Drowning is the biggest cause of accidental death in children under five in the United States, and so taking some basic precautions and having an awareness of pool safety can...

NFL Teaching Kids About Injury Prevention

Many parents wonder if putting kids on a sports teams is really worth it, with the amount of risk and danger that come with playing contact sports.  However, there are some huge benefits to getting your kid active and involved on a team. It’s not just physical...