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This blog was written by Akhil Reddy, Safe Kids Public Policy summer intern.
August football practices at my old high school in Houston mark the beginning of a grueling, competitive season. In fact, every summer, teams around the country start holding preseason practices to prepare for the upcoming games. However, high temperatures present a serious threat to the lives of young athletes.
Even during these challenging times, to many of us, Memorial Day is the official start of summer.
It’s a time to remember the people who gave so much for our country, a time to be with family and friends and a time to take a break and have some fun.
So while you relax and continue to adjust to a “new normal,” remember these tips to keep your family safe this Memorial Day and beyond.
Sometimes we do something and have no idea what the long term consequences might be.
I took the Child Passenger Safety Certification Course in 1998. It was one of the original courses offered and I traveled all the way from Louisiana to Texas to be one of the first people to get certified to correctly install and check car seats.
I had no idea that 15 years later, I would be part of a community of more than 36,000 technicians. We come from hospitals, police departments, fire departments, health departments. We are aunts, uncles, parents, grandparents and volunteers.
Here are some important winter safety tips to help you and your family stay safe.
Wiggle and Giggle learn that lifeguards are helpers and about pool safety in this Start Safe: Water guide.
This flyer explains the Start Safe Travel program.
Video 4 in the Start Safe Fire Video Series: Preschool students need to be taught differently than older students. Watch this video to learn important teaching tips from Nancy J. Trench, an expert in teaching fire safety.
Video 7 in the Start Safe Fire video series: It isn't hard to prevent fires and burns at home. Watch this video for simple steps parents can take.
Video 8 in the Start Safe Fire video series: Kids have fire drills at school; it is important to practice at home too. Watch and learn how.