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Keeping Kids Safe When Moving to a New Home

By Ashley Hunt
June 22, 2018
A young boy smiles in his new home.

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.

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Summer marks peak of hot car deaths

By Editor
June 15, 2018
Summer marks hot car deaths

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

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Let the Summer Fun Begin

By Editor
May 23, 2018
Kid in glasses and hat ready to enjoy summer

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.

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Tags: summer safety, holiday safety. grilling safety, water safety, travel safety

The Five Hidden Hazards of Open Water

By Editor
May 22, 2018
A smiling teen going for a swim.

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.

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Keeping Kids Safe in Open Water

By Ali Flury
May 22, 2018
A mother and daughter at the beach.

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.

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Winner of 2018 America’s Favorite Crossing Guard Contest “Overwhelmed”

By Editor
May 4, 2018
Bob Rost is America’s Favorite Crossing Guard 2018

Safe Kids and FedEx announce County Sherriff Rob Rost as the winner of the 2018 America’s Favorite Crossing Guard Contest.

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Is There Such A Thing As Dry Drowning?

By Editor
May 4, 2018
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.

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Weather or Not, 2018 Hurricane Season is Coming

By Kristin Iden
May 3, 2018
Hurricane Season

Find out how to prepare your family for a hurricane or any extreme weather emergency with some useful tips. 

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ASK AN EXPERT: Balancing Safety and Fun on Playgrounds

By Ali Flury
April 20, 2018
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.

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Becoming a Child Passenger Safety Technician

By Julie Kenneally
March 29, 2018
Three Safe Kids employees become CPST certified.

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

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