Many people don’t think of the bathroom as a dangerous place but it can be. There are thousands of injuries that occur in bathrooms every year to people of all ages. Children are especially vulnerable to injury in the bathroom. It is the caregiver’s responsibility to keep children safe while in the bathroom. Read on…
With summer approaching and temperatures around the country rising, parents and caregivers of young children need to be aware of the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car unattended. According to the National Safety Council, an average of 38 children die every year from heat stroke after being left in a vehicle unattended.2…
Everyone wants a good night’s rest, no matter what age you are but using medications to aid in sleep can have side effects and be dangerous if not managed responsibly. Recently there have been reports in the news about children overdosing on a common sleep aid called melatonin. What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone…
Summer is a time for kids to enjoy a little more freedom and fun. Kids look forward to school ending so that they can sleep in, participate in their favorite activities, or spend more time with friends. Our job as parents is to make sure to keep them safe. Follow these safety tips to enjoy…