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Some Kids Bounce and Some Don’t

By Editor
November 18, 2013
Winston

This is the first installment of our New Moms blog series.  Check back periodically to read about the real life stories from the moms at Safe Kids.

Sometimes kids bounce and sometimes they don’t.  My son, Winston, is proof. I've lost count of how many times he's fallen really hard -- and he's only 3 years old

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Tags: new moms, toddler, home safety, play safety

IT’S NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

By Editor
October 7, 2013
Fire Safety

National Fire Prevention Week spans from October 6-12 this year. The theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” Every day, at least one child dies from a home fire and every hour about 14 children are injured from fires or burns.

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Tags: fire safety, carbon monoxide, burns, scalds, cooking safety

Celebrate International Walk to School Day

By Editor
October 4, 2013
International Walk to School Day

October 9 is International Walk to School Day. We’re teaming up with FedEx to host events across the country that teach kids all the fun things about walking to school.  It all happens while they’re outside, active and having fun, which is the best way to learn 

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Tags: international walk to school day, pedestrian safety

Three Ways to Finish the Summer in Style

By Editor
August 30, 2013
labor day home safety

And How to Stay Safe While You're at It

It’s true, summer is almost over. So I have an idea: let’s forget about all the things we have to do to get ready for the school year and finish out the summer in style with a great Labor Day weekend.

Here are three ideas that can help.

Number 3

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Tags: child safety, water safety, burn prevention, Holiday Safety, Labor Day, sports safety

Are Teens Too Plugged In?

By Editor
August 26, 2013
Distracted Walking and Teens

Our research report, “Teens and Distraction: An In-Depth Look at Teens’ Walking Behaviors,” is an observational study that tracked a remarkable 34,000 middle- and high-school students crossing the street in a school zone. A shocking 1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 8 middle school students were observed crossing the street while distracted by technology.  

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Tags: pedestrian safety, Teen Pedestrian Safety, Distracted Walking, teens