Celebrate Poison Prevention Week with These Tips for Safety

By Editor
March 14, 2023
A child tries to open a medication bottle.

National Poison Prevention Week (March 19-25) is a great time to add some simple safety tips to your parenting toolkit.

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One Mom Shares Personal Story and Helpful Tips to Protect Children Near Gas Fireplaces

By Editor
February 3, 2020

One mom is raising awareness about the dangers of gas fireplaces by sharing the tragic story of how her 11-month-old daughter burned her hands.  

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Be an MVP (Most Valuable Parent) - Don't Forget TV Safety

By Editor
January 28, 2020
toddler reaching on top of media center to tv

Before the big game, take time for National TV Safety Day. 

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Tags: national tv day, national tv safety day, TV tip-overs, TV mounts

Top Four Recall Stories of 2019 and 3 Ways Parents Can Stay Informed

By Editor
January 10, 2020

One of the best ways for parents to keep kids safe is to pay attention to news about product recalls. At Safe Kids, we try to make it easy for you. In case you missed them, here are the top 4 recall stories of 2019 and 3 tips on how to make sure the products you buy for your kids are safe.

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Tags: childrens' product recalls, product recalls, recalls

How the Grinch Didn’t Steal Christmas

By Editor
December 19, 2019
Planning And Practicing Home Fire Drills

A Safe Kids coordinator shares a story of how a fire alarm saved a family. 

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Three Misconceptions Railroaders Want To Debunk

By Editor
November 27, 2019
Two teens look out towards a railroad track.

Understanding misconceptions around railroad-related behavior will help you stay safe around trains and railroad tracks. 

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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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