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This blog was written by Alisha Yan, Safe Kids Public Policy spring intern.
What if every time a police officer stopped you while driving, he or she gave you a high five and a Starbucks gift card? Instead of punitive fines and violations, would positive reinforcement do a better job in making our roads safer—especially in a time when car crashes are increasing for the first time in decades?
This week's Ask the Expert column helps parents with a questions about medicine.
After 4 years working at Safe Kids Worldwide, I finally got registered for a car seat certification course. It was long overdue. As someone who doesn’t have a kid, and has only ever driven two cars in my entire life, my knowledge of cars and car seats was pretty limited. I spend my days writing tips about installing car seats and how to be safe on the road, but I had never once installed a car seat before. Every time I had a question, I would just email another tech in the office and get their expert advice.
Our new infographic shows what parents and caregivers need to know about heatstroke.
This week's Ask the Expert column helps parents find the right balance between safety and fun on the playground.
A day to take action to keep kids safe
Everything you need to know about a misleading term that takes the focus off real water dangers.
You may have seen postings on social media about “dry drowning,” stories about kids who seemed perfectly fine after getting out of a pool, ocean or lake and then, suddenly, as much as a day later, end up with breathing difficulties and die.
It’s terrifying – but the fact is that this kind of sudden “dry drowning” with no prior symptoms just doesn’t occur.
Post provided and originally written by FedEx and Shane O’Connor, Communications Advisor.
Railroad Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Only cross railroad tracks at a designated crossing. Designated crossings are marked by a sign, lights or a gate.
- Look both ways before crossing railroad tracks.
Recognition Highlights Vital Contributions Crossing Guards Make Every Day to Keep Kids Safe
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.