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New Childhood Drowning Study Highlights the Surprising Hazards of Open Water

A new report by Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen examines the risks of open water drowning and offers tips on staying safe.

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North Dakota’s Bob Rost, ‘One of a Kind’, Named America’s Favorite Crossing Guard

Grand Forks, ND – Bob Rost, a crossing guard known for his dedication to safety, was named America’s Favorite Crossing Guard today by Safe Kids Worldwide and FedEx in a morning assembly in front of students, parents, faculty and elected officials at J Nelson Kelly Elementary School in Grand Forks, ND. Rost, when not volunteering as a crossing guard, is the sheriff of Grand Forks. Rost was selected from an impressive group of 55 outstanding crossing guards nominated from communities across the country for going above and beyond in his contributions to keeping kids safe on their way to and from school.

Keeping Medicine Up and Away

Every 12 Days, a Young Child Dies from Medicine Poisoning [Infographic]

Washington, D.C. – Ask parents if they know it is important to store medicine out of children’s reach and sight after every use and 9 out of 10 will agree. But accidental medicine poisoning sends a child under 6 to the emergency room every nine minutes, and every 12 days, a child dies.

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Union Pacific Announces Redesigned Charitable Giving Program

Local Grant Application Process Begins in April 2018

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New Research Shows 64 Percent of Children in Forward-Facing Car Seats Not Protected by Top Tether

Safe Kids Worldwide and Chevrolet team up for Take Time to Tether public awareness campaign [

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Babies"R"Us® Announces New Take On Great Trade-in Event - Offering Car Seat Deals And Safety Education, No Trade-in Required

Portion of Proceeds from All Car Seats Sold at Babies"R"Us in September to Benefit Safe Kids Worldwide™

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Safe Kids Worldwide and FedEx Debut Safe School Zone Project During Global Road Safety Week

Community event celebrates pedestrian safety improvements at Inman Middle School and addresses critical need for improv

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Nearly 50 Children Visit Emergency Departments Every Hour Due to Injuries on Bikes, Scooters, Skates and Skateboards (Infographic)

40 Percent of Parents Say Children Don’t Always Wear Helmets While Riding

CELEBRATING safe kids Day 2017 ACROSS THE U.S.

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Convenience Over Caution Sends About 4 Busloads of Children to ER Daily for Medicine Poisonings

New Safe Kids Worldwide Research Uncovers Unsafe Practices and Shows Parents How to Protect Kids

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