Although many parents hope it would never happen to their children, there’s always the chance that kids will fall victim to bullying during the new school year.  Even name-calling can prove harmful, and if that escalates to physical abuse, the threat is even more serious.  As the school year gets started, parents might take a… read more

With school headed back into session, many parents may rely on nannies or babysitters to pick up or drop off their children.  But if this is the case, then there are certain steps that need to be taken to ensure safety.  A new report explains how with advice from Edmunds.com. The main thing that parents… read more

With kids headed back to school, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released a report focused on how kids can be protected from injuries related to backpacks.  If you’re shopping for a new backpack or want your children’s current backpacks to be as safe as possible, make sure that you’re heeding the advice contained… read more

Yet one more state is making the move to ban all types of handheld cellphone usage at the wheel.  At the end of last week, the governor of Illinois signed a measure that will prohibit all drivers from using their cellphones to carry on a conversation.  The bill, which will be officially enacted at the… read more

Some truckers are expressing frustration at the Department of Transportation’s and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new rules put in place to limit the threat of fatigued driving.  Average work weeks will now have to be no more than 70 hours, which is down by 12 from the previous rules.  In addition, a trucker… read more

A labeling mixup has led to the recall of numerous types of products from the Vancouver, Washington-based Aidapak Services.  The error reportedly has the potential to affect dietary supplements, prescriptions, and over the counter items made available to hospital pharmacies in California, Oregon, Arizona, and Washington.  The worry is that patients would fail to receive… read more

Rather than lugging a stroller or a carrier around, some parents might opt to purchase the type of unit that allows a baby to be strapped in close to their parents’ chest.  But when you make the decision to go with this type of holder, it’s imperative that you know how to do so safely…. read more

If the fall brings rain, California drivers have to know the proper steps to take in order to protect themselves and their fellow travelers.  Thankfully, a new report out of Georgia offers some tips that would be worthwhile for California commuters as well. First, make sure you’re doing whatever you can to ensure that you… read more

If you’re going to be using a chainsaw to get through any yard work this fall, then you need to be able to do so safely.  Thankfully, a new report provides some helpful advice that should help you cut through things in the safest manner possible. First, you shouldn’t take a one size fits all… read more

A new report talks about the ways to stay safe when confronted by a potentially aggressive dog.  Though prompted by a recent attack by a pit bull, the author notes that pit bulls themselves are not inherently dangerous; typically, it’s how the owner treats the pit bull, and indeed any dog, that dictates their behavior…. read more

Santa Fe Sport automobiles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Hyundai due to an issue that could prompt dual crash hazards.  20,300 vehicles in total could be affected by the issue, which would find fracturing taking place in the axle shaft on the right front side.  If this happens while the automobile… read more

The threat of an undeclared allergen has prompted the recall of blueberry and sour cherry crostatas by Whole Foods.  The recall reportedly only pertains to those versions of the product that were available for sale in the Reno and Northern California areas.  The recall affects those products that have a sell by date before August… read more