Child Safety

As we draw ever closer to Halloween, most children will already have their costumes picked out or at least have some idea of what they want to be.  If parents are going to be going out this weekend or over the next week to put together this costume, they need to do so with safety… read more

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week, and a variety of organizations across California are stressing the need for parents and their teens to work together to reduce crashes and attendant fatalities along the road.  A press release from the Mercedes Benz Driving Academy explains how that agency has partnered with the Los Angeles… read more

Over the next week, children and parents across the country will be picking out pumpkins to carve in the lead-up to Halloween.  When it comes time to actually do the cutting, though, it’s important that parents do what they can to protect their children from certain hazards associated with the activity.  A new report explains… read more

With children having been back in school for quite some time at this point, it’s important to revisit those precautions that families can take in order to ensure personal safety around the home.  A new report relates some tips from Master Lock that seek to boost that safety. If parents know they’re not always going… read more

Trick-or-treating is in the offing for many families across Southern California, and with events taking place in the weeks leading up to Halloween as well, it’s important to think about costume safety long before the holiday even gets here.  To that end, parents trying to protect their children from harm should examine some of the… read more

A new analysis has come out that finds the most successful automobile ads on television are those that place an emphasis on safety, particularly those that show how kids can be protected with automobile safety features.  Phoenix Marketing International came out with the findings, which were the result of something called the Automotive Advertising Tracking… read more

A new report from the High Plains Journal has come out which examines a safety event that recently took place in Kansas.  That particular event focused on the myriad ways that safety can be assured on the farm, with a special emphasis on helping kids understand the dangers that exist and aiding parents in protecting… read more

When a parent sets out to buy a high chair, safety has to be the main consideration.  A unit must be capable of safely holding a child, and you can help ensure this by researching units prior to purchase and making sure that you always buy new products rather than rely on a used one… read more

Although it’s going to be getting cooler in the next few months, there still may be a large amount of California citizens taking to the back of an ATV.  Safety precautions must always be taken atop such vehicles, especially when dealing with children.  A new report relates some tips on ensuring safety. First, parents must… read more

Although we’re well into fall at this point in the year, there’s always a chance here in Southern California that the weather will be warm enough to go for a swim outdoors.  Plus, we can’t forget the numerous indoor lap pools scattered around the state.  Because of this, it’s important to consider some of the… read more

The Governor of California has signed a measure that seeks to keep the state’s Safe Routes to School program going for the foreseeable future.  $129 million is being earmarked for various transportation safety issues, with a particular emphasis on getting children more interested in biking and walking to and from school.  To bolster this desire… read more

Tomorrow is the start of October, and that means that children across the country will soon set their minds on all things Halloween.  One area where steps have to be taken to ensure safety is during trick or treating.  Although Halloween itself is still a month away, it’s important to start thinking about safety now,… read more