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Have Fun on the Fourth - Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

June 20, 2023

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.”

Make a Life Jacket Your Fashion Statement of Summer 2018

By Editor

July 10, 2018

Wearing a life jacket while canoeing or kayaking in open water is important for everyone, especially kids. The vast majority of fatal boating accidents occur when victims are not using one. What parents need to know to keep kids safe.

Ask an Expert: How to find the right life jacket?

By Ali Flury

July 6, 2018

Using a life jacket when boating or participating in activities is a smart way to keep kids safe. Safe Kids Worldwide Expert Ali Flury offers advice on picking the right one for your child’s size and activity.

School’s Out – But Now is Most Important Time to Educate Our Children

By Torine Creppy

July 2, 2018

Summer is the most dangerous time on America’s roadways for young people. Parents need to help reinforce the right messages to help preteens and teens to stay safe.

Keeping Kids Safe When Moving to a New Home

By Ashley Hunt

June 22, 2018

Many families across the U.S. are busy preparing to relocate to new cities this summer. Check out these tips to keep your kids safe in a new home in the midst of all of the moving chaos.

Summer marks peak of hot car deaths

By Editor

June 15, 2018

Safe Kids intern blogs about the risk of heatstroke in South Florida and the importance of taking the time to ACT.

Let the Summer Fun Begin

By Editor

May 23, 2018

Whatever your plans are for this Memorial Day and into summer fun, here are a few tips to keep your adventures as safe as they are enjoyable.

Keeping Kids Safe in Open Water

By Ali Flury

May 22, 2018

Safe Kids Worldwide releases a new report on childhood drownings that occur in lakes, rivers, oceans and other types of open water and offers tips and tools to keep kids safe.

The Five Hidden Hazards of Open Water

By Editor

May 22, 2018

Swimming in lakes, rivers, ponds and oceans poses a whole new level of risk to children. Here are five hidden hazards you need to know about to stay safe.