by Amy LeForge | Sep 1, 2014 | Contest
I’ve been waiting a long time to review this device, Heroes. It’s the iSwimBand and it can warn parents if a child is in danger in the water. Created by Aquatic Safety Concepts, this app and corresponding sensor are really impressive. There are 2 different...
by Amy LeForge | Aug 31, 2013 | Safety
Once in a while I have a conflict in my schedule, and can’t be there with the family during pool time. Rather than deny my kids the fun of being in the pool, I will call in a babysitter. A family down the street has a young daughter who is super responsible (she’s a...
by Amy LeForge | May 30, 2013 | 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...
by Amy LeForge | Feb 13, 2013 | Safety
I love my kids, and want them to have a lot of fun at our family swimming pool. But bless them, they sometimes just don’t pay attention to dear old Mom when it comes to the safety. They just want to go splash and play. So I’ve had to be creative at times to get my...
by Amy LeForge | Feb 8, 2013 | Safety
Backyard pools can be a source of family entertainment and good times. They can also be so very dangerous. If you have a pool, or if your kids have access to friends/neighbors with one, there are some facts you need to keep in mind. Did you know a kid is 100 times...
