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[Video] How to Mentor Your Teens About Safe Driving

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For parents, having their teen start driving can be not the best new, as it entails a new level of responsability to the not-yet-adult child. Their inexperience on the road make them at higher risk of accidents. The mobile use adds a whole new layer of distractions (ones that even adults are guilty of). Peer pressure of… [Read More]

[Español] La YMCA Otorgará 18,000 becas para clases gratuitas a niños sobre seguridad en el agua

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  Si bien morir ahogado es una preocupación que abarca a todos los niños, los niños de color sufren un riesgo desproporcionado. La YMCA de Estados Unidos (Y-USA) quiere revertir las alarmantes estadísticas sobre casos de niños ahogados, especialmente en las comunidades afroamericanas e hispanas/latinas. La YMCA compartió estas estadísticas sobre esta población: 3 niños mueren ahogados a diario Ahogarse es… [Read More]

[Video] Seven Tips to Ensure Your Pet's Safety in an Emergency

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May 14 is observed as the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. In time for this awareness, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is joining with its network of animal shelter partners to encourage pet parents to fully consider their pets in emergency planning. The Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love Disaster Relief Network, with over 100… [Read More]

[Video] Watch how two teens encourage other teens to drive safety in the "Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge"

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If you were steering a beluga whale down the street, would you risk sneaking a peek at your phone? Probably not. High school sophomores Matthew Post and John Caporaletti agree, and in their new public service announcement (PSA), they encourage their peers to drive their vehicles with the same care and attention. Toyota and Discovery Education announced that… [Read More]

[Infographic] Keeping Kids Safe Around Medicines At Home

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The increase of medicines in the home since 1980 is staggering: Today there are three times as many prescriptions filled in the U.S. and five times as many dollars spent on over-the-counter medicines. With more medicine in the home than ever before, Safe Kids Worldwide is putting parents on alert to be vigilant about protecting… [Read More]

[Video] Peace of Mind for Parents? There's a Kid Tracker for That!

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Kii, a cloud platform provider, and Haltian, a high technology electronics design and production house, launched a new portable tracker and communication device called “Snowfox.” This kid tracking solution consists of a portable device with voice calling, GPS tracking and an app to help address the highest priority for any parent – their child’s safety. Today… [Read More]

7 Safety Tips for your Holiday Parties at Home

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The holiday season is a festive time, which often means homes are decorated and family and friends visit. The holidays are a time to relax and enjoy getting together with family and friends. By applying a few common sense safety ideas, you can make sure your holiday gatherings remain happy ones you will want to… [Read More]

12 Tips on How to Talk with Kids About Terrorist Attacks in Paris

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As the nation watches the reports about the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, many people may find themselves feeling anxious, worried, saddened or otherwise concerned. While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they do not know how to talk with children about the way the children are feeling. Psychologists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital… [Read More]