The weather was beautiful that weekend, with temperatures just right for opening up the windows and enjoying a breeze.

I was inside doing what I love: working a shift as a pediatric emergency physician. My training and experience had prepared me for almost anything, but I was taken aback when not one, but two of the young patients I treated that afternoon had fallen out of windows.

Back to school

Back to school safety tips to help your child learn how to walk safely.

Learn CPR

Learning CPR helped save this granddaughter’s life.

Gate The Pool

Dive into this blog on a public policy initiative in the recent Safe Kids report on water safety and laws requiring fences and barriers around pools. 

Heatstroke Awareness

Learn how California is raising awareness about heatstroke by educating new drivers, and testing on it. 

Pokemon Go and Walk Safely

Whether playing Pokemon Go or using any app, it is important to remember key pedestrian safety tips to keep you and your kids safe. 

water advocacy

Safe Kids’ recent report on water safety includes calls to action on policy for home pools, need for barriers, strong inspections at public pools.

Legislation Protects Kids in Car Seats

Pennsylvania passes nation’s fourth bill requiring rear-facing seating in cars up to age 2, an example of public servants meeting their greatest responsibility of protecting children. 

Fourth of July 4th Fireworks

With Independence Day approaching, we must remember the danger of fireworks, just as states are making it easier to purchase them. 

Water Safety - child in pool

In the latest Unedited Mom blog, learn about Winston’s scary adventure in the swimming pool and tips for parents on how to keep their kids safe in and around water.  

Water Safety Blog

Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide get the word out through this press release about keeping kids safe in and around water.

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