Category Archives: Safety

Should parents “friend” their kids on Facebook?

TweetShare Article Source: http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20100825/ttc-tech-us-facebook-parents-poll-96247d2.html NEW YORK – To friend or not to friend is the big question facing many parents dealing with teenagers on Facebook. Three quarters of parents questioned in a Nielsen survey said they are friends with their … Continue reading

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Baby Safety Tips

TweetShareArticle by: Robin Darch Keeping your baby safe is one of the biggest concerns for all parents. There are many things we take for granted, but are hazards to your baby. Your home is not ready for the baby until … Continue reading

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Living With Pets- Keeping Your Baby Safe

TweetShareArticle by: Sarah Veda So, up to this point, your dog or cat has been your baby, but now there’s a little human on the way. It is normal and, in fact, wise to be concerned about how the two … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Sleeping With Baby

TweetShareArticle Source: parenting.blogs.nytimes.com Article by: Lisa Belkin There has been a fourfold increase in the rate of infant strangulation and suffocation in the U.S. in the past 20 years, according to a report released today, and the apparent cause (though … Continue reading

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Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens

TweetShareArticle Source: kidshealth.org How could we exist without the Internet? That’s how most of us keep in touch with friends, find homework support, research a cool place to visit, or find out the latest news. But besides the millions of … Continue reading

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No Kidding-Preparation The Key To Preventing Abducted, Missing Children

TweetShareby: Scott Irwin Did you know that, according to figures from the RCMP, approximately 186 children are reported missing each day in Canada? That’s one almost every 7.75 minutes; recent US statistics are much more alarming, somewhere in the United … Continue reading

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Child Safety- Does Your Dog Have More Identification Than Your Child?

TweetShareby: Scott Irwin Take a moment and think about it. When you consider the fact that, as adults, we would never consider leaving the house without our id. We spend thousands on home and car alarms, we are even protecting … Continue reading

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Baby Monitors Explained

TweetShareby: Helen Walters Baby monitors are an essential part of baby gear. When you have the baby asleep in the crib, you don’t have to keep constantly checking to make sure that he/she is all right when you have a … Continue reading

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How to Protect Your Children from Online Predators

TweetShareby: Marvin Mitchell While online computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and ways of life, they can be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the … Continue reading

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Baby Proofing Your Home

TweetShareby: Nikola Marshall A baby is a both a joy and a responsibility. Taking precautions help to ensure that your new addition is safe can ease some parenting burdens. Before bringing your baby home, slowly investigate each room. Get down … Continue reading

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