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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5 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Cooking Safer for Your Family

By Editor
November 15, 2019
Make Thanksgiving Cooking Safer blog

Here are 5 reminders to help you make Thanksgiving cooking safer for you and your family

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Childproofing Your Home While Tidying Up

By Editor
November 13, 2019
Mother carries her smiling baby.

Tidying around the house is a great time for parents to make sure their home is safe and childproofed. 

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5 Quick Questions with a Safe Kids Coordinator

By Editor
October 30, 2019
Safe Kids Oklahoma coordinator presenting to a class.

In our new blog series, “5 Quick Questions with a Safe Kids Coordinator,” we are proud to introduce you to the Safe Kids Coordinators who dedicate their time and considerable talent to keeping kids safe in your community and beyond.

Our first coordinator is Kim Gray, Safe Kids Oklahoma.

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How Middle School Students Advocate to Make School Zones Safer in a Community

By Editor
October 1, 2019
A group of 4th graders on International Walk to School Day.

Learn how a group of 4th graders is making their school zone safer through advocacy.

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Railroad Safety Week 2019

By Editor
September 23, 2019
Railroad Safety Week 2019

Safe Kids and Union Pacific have teamed up to keep kids safe around trains and railroad tracks during Rail Safety Week.

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5 Tips for New Parents During Baby Safety Month

By Editor
September 17, 2019

Keep your baby safe with these 5 tips.

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Defensive Driving and Child Passenger Safety

By Editor
September 12, 2019

Learning how to drive from a fighter pilot in the age of “Top Gun.” 

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Back to School Blog

By Editor
August 9, 2019

Keep your kids safe while travelling to and from school.  

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PrevCon 2019 Was a Kaleidoscope of Fun!

By Editor
July 20, 2019
The logo of the 2019 Childhood Injury Prevention Conve

We love that every two years, PrevCon is different and unique – new faces, emerging issues and evolving perspectives. At the same time, we’re grateful that some things remain the same: The dedication, energy and enthusiasm that our attendees, presenters and staff bring to our conference amaze us each and every time! And PrevCon 2019 was no exception.

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Five Ways to Make Sure Kids Stay Safe Around Fireworks

By Editor
June 27, 2019
parent and child watch fireworks display from a distance

Learn how to keep your family during the 4th of July and year-round. 

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