The Day I Learned About Water Safety

By Kaitlyn Recchiuti
August 30, 2024

When I was just 12 years old, I attended a neighborhood pool party with a few families from our street. There were kids of all ages, with the youngest being around the age of 2. As the adults gathered in the shallow end of the pool, one mother was with her young toddler. She placed the young girl on a pool noodle as a floatation device. Her mom had a false perception that with so many people around, her child would be safe.

Sadly, she was wrong.

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Ask an Expert: How do I know if my kids are ready to swim in the ocean?

By Ali Flury
May 22, 2018
A father and son at the beach.

An expert from Safe Kids offers advice to parents who want to make sure that kids and teens swim safely in open water.

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Winner of 2018 America’s Favorite Crossing Guard Contest “Overwhelmed”

By Editor
May 4, 2018
Bob Rost is America’s Favorite Crossing Guard 2018

Safe Kids and FedEx announce County Sherriff Rob Rost as the winner of the 2018 America’s Favorite Crossing Guard Contest.

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Is There Such A Thing As Dry Drowning?

By Editor
May 4, 2018
A young boy drying off after the pool.

Safety experts say “dry drowning” is a myth.  Here’s what you need to know about real drowning dangers.

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ASK AN EXPERT: Balancing Safety and Fun on Playgrounds

By Ali Flury
April 20, 2018
A mother keeps a close eye on her baby at the playground.

Our Ask the Expert column helps parents find the right balance between safety and fun on the playground.

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Becoming a Child Passenger Safety Technician

By Editor
March 29, 2018
Three Safe Kids employees become CPST certified.

A Safe Kids staff member looks back on a decision she should have made years ago. 

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ASK AN EXPERT: Keeping Medicine Up and Away

By Emily Samuel
March 23, 2018
Medical professional talking to mom and kid

Safe Kids expert answers your questions about medicine. 

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6th Graders Rally to Stop Speeding in School Zones

By Editor
March 20, 2018
A school zone sign.

Here’s an example of creativity and energy from our youngest safety advocates.

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How to Keep Kids Safe Around Medicine

By Emily Samuel
March 15, 2018
Medication being stored up and away in a top cabinet.

When it comes to keeping kids safe around medicine, parents and caregivers are the first line of defense. But while most parents say they know how important it is to store medicine out of reach and sight, they aren’t always doing so. 

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Daring to be Audacious About Protecting Kids from Preventable Injuries

By Anthony Green
March 13, 2018
Every kids should look both ways before they crossing the street.

Protecting kids on the road is a goal we should all strive for.  

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Visionary Advocate Torine Creppy Named President of Safe Kids Worldwide

By Editor
March 5, 2018
Safe Kids Worldwide is proud to announce Torine Creppy as our new President.

After 19 years at Safe Kids, respected visionary and advocate Torine Creppy is ‘right woman at right time’ to lead Safe Kids. 

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