How to Mix Toddlers and Puppies
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – if your child is less than eight or nine years old and you get a dog, you’re in for a challenge! This is even more [Read More]
Article Category: Safety
A Talk with Sheriff Pettaway
Situational awareness is being aware of what is happening around you. With the holidays fast approaching, exercising a little extra precaution can help limit your risk of robbery or bodily harm. Remember, there are people [Read More]
Children’s of Alabama Celebrates 30th Anniversary of SAFE Kids Alabama
When Children’s of Alabama launched the Alabama chapter of SAFE Kids in 1989, there were no child passenger restraint nor seat belt laws of any kind in the state. Now, 30 years later, a lot [Read More]
Huntsville Company Creates Device to Help Stop Hot Car Deaths
A technology company in Huntsville, Venturi Inc., has received a patent for a device that helps prevent this heartbreak. The device, called Payton’s Charm, detects the presence of even tiny amounts of carbon dioxide inside [Read More]
Help Pets Ward Off Winter Risks With These Simple Tips
When temperatures drop, humans know to bundle up, and avoid excess time outdoors. The same approach should be taken when it comes to pets. They may be covered by cozy fur coats but not all [Read More]
7 Impactful Tips to Prevent Home Fires This Holiday Season
According to the United States Fire Administration, two of five home-decoration fires are caused by unattended candles, and one in four Christmas tree fires is caused by home electrical problems. “Practicing winter holiday safety is [Read More]
Babywearing: The Science Looks Good
Is babywearing a blip on some stylistic radar, designed merely to make mothers feel hip and trendy? Not according to the science. Hey, don’t get me wrong, I love fashion as much as the next [Read More]
Teen Drivers: Reacting Safely to Different Situations On the Road
Because of the likelihood of being stopped by the police or being in a car accident, it’s important that parents teach young drivers how to respond. Both are stressful situations, so parents need to walk [Read More]
Halloween Safety Tips for Toddlers
Pumpkins, costumes, and candy. Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages, but as you gear up for your baby or toddler’s first Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind to [Read More]
Keeping Halloween Safe: Tips From The University of Alabama at Birmingham (U.A.B.) Experts
Keeping kids, teens and even adults safe over the Halloween holiday can be a daunting task. A 2010 study in Pediatrics showed that Halloween had the fourth-highest number of emergency room visits among holidays, and [Read More]