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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.

Want to Be the “Comedy Central” of Road Safety? Send Us Your Ideas!

By Carly Spraggins

October 30, 2015

While recognizing that driving a car is very serious business, officials hope that these signs will be more than one-time reminders to drivers. In addition to making people laugh, they hope these attention-grabbing signs will be family conversation starters, and help create more long-term safe driving habits.

Tags: road safety, seat belts, car seats

The Late, Great Yogi Berra Said: Déjà Vu All Over Again

By Anthony Green

October 28, 2015

Nine years ago, Zackery Lystedt was a playing football game with his team at Maple Valley Junior High. Zack went back into the game in the fourth quarter after a hard hit in the third. The game ended, his dad, Victor, ran out onto the field to congratulate Zach for a good play. Zack told his dad that his head hurt. Then, he said, he couldn't see, and then Zack collapsed onto the field.

Tags: sports safety, concussion

An inspiration, An Actor and Changing Tragedy to Triumph

By Kris Hixson

October 27, 2015

My hope is that this PSA inspires parents, kids, caretakers and anyone else who watches it to do the little things that can make a big difference. Something as simple as buckling a car seat or checking the batteries in a smoke alarm can change the news and make a world of difference for parents, families and communities around the world.

It's Fire Prevention Week

By Editor

October 2, 2015

Hear the beep where you sleep.

Tags: fire safety, smoke alarms

How to Win 100 “Clifford Takes a Walk” Books for Your School

By Editor

October 2, 2015

We worked with FedEx to develop a special pedestrian safety book, Clifford Takes a Walk. In the book, Clifford and his friends learn how to walk safely. In celebration of International Walk to School Day, we’re offering classrooms a chance to win 100 books for their school.

Tags: pedestrian safety, Clifford

Support Safe Kids Through the Combined Federal Campaign

By Editor

September 25, 2015

Are you a Federal Employee? If so, please consider selecting Safe Kids Worldwide to receive donations through the Combined Federal Campaign.

Tags: CFC, Combined Federal Campaign, Donations, Donate to Safe Kids

Remembering Daisy

September 22, 2015

I hope my story encourages parents to always buckle up their kids regardless of the situation. You don’t want to feel the pain or grief I am going through. The sadness is overwhelming, even after a year.

Tags: car seat safety, child passenger safety

Registering your car seat - a small, but important task

By Lorrie Walker

September 21, 2015

So no more guessing about recalls. We all have other things to worry about. No fuss, no muss. Complete and mail the registration card – it’s a small, but important step in making sure your child is riding as safely as possible.

Tags: car seats, child passenger safety