Safety is an increasingly important topic for many families. As a matter of fact, many statistics indicate that the number of crimes committed to individual persons and in-home invasions, resulting in theft or bodily harm, is on the rise in several different communities across the nation. This does not include other injuries that can occur…
Letting your teen get behind the wheel brings fear to the minds of all parents. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teenagers. We all know that getting through to our kids, especially teens, can at times be easier said than done. Therefore it would be wise to speak with your…
There has been a lot of talk about concussions in the news lately, because occurrences are on the rise. Every year, more than 400,000 kids head to the ER for a serious brain injury, which could be the result of everything from playground accidents to sports injuries to car accidents. Organized sports tend to be…
I love Trick-or-Treating! It’s so much fun to see groups of children dressed in costumes going door to door with the common goal of filling their bags with yummy treats. Back when I was a kid, the dads were on trick-or-treat duty and the moms stayed at home to hand out candy. While the kids…
Child-safety caps on medication bottles can be tricky even for many adults to open. But even so, they don’t seem to be providing enough safeguards for children. According to a recent study reported in the Journal of Pediatrics, accidental drug exposures in children five and under have increased 22% from 2001 to 2008, even though…
New anti-aging treatment for sun damage If you’re an active person, chances are you spend more than your fair share of time in the sun. And unfortunately, if you’re over thirty, you are more likely to show signs of premature aging due to sun damage. Facial anti-aging laser treatments have gained a great deal of…
The internet is a vast place where you can learn new things, visit interesting places, look at pictures from around the world, watch tv shows and movies, and meet great people. The internet also has dark corners where trouble lurks, where bad people try to lure you in and try to cause harm. It’s a…
Spring is here, it is time to get new bike helmets! If any of the following is true, it is time to get a new helmet: If the helmet has ever been involved in an accident, throw it away and get a new one. The helmet is too small – kids grow and as they…
