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The Day I Learned About Water Safety

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.

How to Stay Safe in a Rip Current from Someone Who’s Been There (twice)

By Kaitlyn Recchiuti

July 22, 2024

By the age of 12, I had experienced being caught in rip currents on two different occasions. Both incidents occurred in the presence of others, in front of a lifeguard stand, and under a yellow flag (signaling moderately rough currents).

Have Fun on the Fourth - Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

By Editor

June 20, 2023

The Fourth of July and fireworks—it’s hard to think about one without the other. And it’s no wonder. The tradition is as old as the country itself. On the eve of the first Independence Day, founding father John Adams predicted future generations would celebrate with “Bells, Bonfires, and Illuminations from one end of this Continent to the other.”

6 Grilling Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

By Editor

June 19, 2023

Keep the grill going and your kids safe with these safety tips.

It's Playtime at the Playground - Here's How to Make it Safe and Fun

By Stephanie Ponpon

April 17, 2023

As parents, it is always a joy to watch our children run, jump, climb, and make new friends at the playground. It makes sense that our little ones enjoy the playground so much that they sometimes forget about safety and the possibility of injuries. So, as a parent it's important to be conscious of the injuries that may occur while they are playing.

Celebrate Poison Prevention Week with These Tips for Safety

By Editor

March 14, 2023

National Poison Prevention Week (March 17-23) is a great time to add some simple safety tips to your parenting toolkit.

SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE - SPRING 2023 INTERNS

By Mark Chandler

March 7, 2023

Take if From a Teen - Rail Safety Video Challenge

By Editor

January 31, 2023

Thank you for your interest in our Take it from a Teen Challenge. As you saw in the video, Safe Kids and Union Pacific are joining together to provide teenagers with an opportunity to inspire their fellow teens to be safer around train tracks. Plus, a chance to win $200 or even $1,000!

Safety Tips for All Your Holiday Adventures

By Editor

November 14, 2022

We’re all looking forward to some well-earned relaxation, peace, and joy this holiday season. And we don’t want preventable injuries to get in the way. So here are some proven and practical tips to keep kids safe and to give parents some peace of mind during all your holiday adventures.

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