When tragedy strikes, whether in the local community or in a country across the globe, social media can become a barrage of opportunities asking for donations to the cause. But how can one know which [Read More]
As Child Abuse Prevention Month is winding down, we need to be aware that childhood sexual abuse is far more common than most of us realize: one out of three girls and one out of [Read More]
According to cybersecurity company Surfshark, 6 out of 10 children ages 8–12 are exposed to cyber risks online. In addition, 1 in 2 children encounter cyberbullying, and close to one-third experiences other cyber threats such [Read More]
Nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. go to emergency rooms each year with sports-related eye injuries. An astounding 90 percent of these ER visits could have been avoided if the athlete wore protective eyewear. With [Read More]
Your home should be a place of safety and protection for your family. But lots of products around the house can be poisonous if discovered by a child. Becky DeVore is an educator with the [Read More]
As the days get longer and weather starts heating back up, kids are excited to release their pent-up winter energy during the spring. Riding bikes with friends, playing sports, hitting the trails with family, and [Read More]
With temperatures in Alabama falling below freezing this week, a poison control expert at Children’s of Alabama wants to remind people about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. She says it can happen during the [Read More]
Becky Devore is a Nurse Educator with the Alabama Poison Information Center. She offers some helpful tips to make your holiday celebrations more enjoyable. Starting with the turkey, Devore says it’s not necessary to wash [Read More]
Every year thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released the top scams to be on guard against in the 2021 holiday season, including: Illegitimate Websites: cyber criminals set [Read More]
Water safety is a topic that can be easy to skim over, especially for families who don’t live near a body of water that they often visit or have a pool at home. However, avoiding [Read More]
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