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.”

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.

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.

Three Safe Kids employees become CPST certified.

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

Medical professional talking to mom and kid

Safe Kids expert answers your questions about medicine. 

A school zone sign.

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

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. 

Every kids should look both ways before they crossing the street.

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

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. 

child reaching up on to a table on tip-toes

Our resident Safe Kids new dad learns that 'childproofing' for little kids is on a higher level than first realized. 

Safe Kids and Union Pacific are joining together for a new three-year program on rail safety.

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