‘Safety’ Archive

Monitor Kids’ Movies: Monday Mention April 26, 2010 No Comments

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We’ve written about this before, but it seems time for a reminder since school is almost over, and we’re all going to be hunting for summer activities before too long. If it’s movies that will fill your time with kids, don’t forget to check out the ratings — plus these three sites, which offer [...]

The Dirt on Bath Toys: Wednesday Wisdom March 17, 2010 No Comments

Don’t Lose Your Kids: Monday Mention February 15, 2010 No Comments

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If you want to know where your kids are all. the. time. then slap a personal GPS thing-y on them. Something like Zoombak, the portable locator that can help you keep track of more than just the little ones. You can put it on your car, your pet, your luggage, whatever you have that [...]

Recall Reminder: Wednesday Wisdom January 27, 2010 No Comments

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Stork Craft Crib Recall: Monday Mention November 30, 2009 No Comments

We told you recently that there are bunches of product recalls out there, and now we’re here to warn you about some 2.1 million cribs that are being recalled.
The drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing of Canada are being recalled following reports of four infant suffocations. The cribs are in the United States and Canada, [...]

Ring, Relax and Wait: Monday Mention November 16, 2009 No Comments

Your kids might know the chant, “Stop, Drop and Roll” for fire safety, but do they know “Ring, Relax and Wait” for elevator safety? Children in New York City just got a lesson from the city’s buildings commissioner and elevator inspectors from the Department of Buildings — they led 150 schoolchildren in Brooklyn in the [...]

Recall Round-Up: Wednesday Wisdom November 11, 2009 No Comments

Are you even aware of all the product recalls out there? Not me. But there are plenty, and you can track down a bunch of them at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Lately, some Maclaren strollers have been recalled, due to a hinge that has reportedly severed some kid fingertips. Ouch. Here’s the scoop. [...]

Monday Mention: Protect Your Kids For Free October 5, 2009 No Comments

For free, yes, free, you can order a DVD that will help you keep your kids safe. The DVD, called Protecting Kids From Predators, by Dr. Clinton Van Zandt, has been featured on Dr. Phil, Orpah and MSNBC, and I think you should hop on over to this website and order one right now. Couldn’t [...]

Movies For Kids – Which Ones Are Safe? July 27, 2009 No Comments

G-FORCE: Movie Trailer – The top video clips of the week are here

I never know which movies are safe for my kids, because even the flicks meant for children sometimes feature rough language and inappropriate topics. Just found out about these three websites, though, and I hear they can help me figure out what’s OK [...]

Top 5 Parenting Fears June 10, 2009 No Comments

Baby Center recently polled 2,400 parents and came up with a list of the top 5 parenting fears, plus some guidance for what you can do about them. If you’re wondering how to manage your worries about expectations, stranger danger, accidents and injuries, bullying and eating issues (obesity, anorexia, etc.), then click here and get [...]