If you asked most people, they’d likely say that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in the home — especially for little ones. But what about the bathroom? It presents a host of dangers: drowning, burns, slip-and-fall accidents, poison and electrical shock.
A few …

For most of us, the winter months are cold, windy, snowy and, frankly, gross at times. The keys to getting through the season with all of your extremities intact is to dress appropriately … something you can easily do by thinking …

Continuing its national efforts to educate the public about the dangers of leaving children in cars, KidsAndCars.org recently unveiled a new pilot program — “Look Before You Lock,” which includes special cards that explain how memory lapses can place …

Despite its most-often-used defini­tion, the term “Happy Holidays” also means having the peace of mind that your home and belongings are safe while you are away. As with most things in life, simple preparation and prevention …

It is difficult to obtain an accurate picture of how prevalent child sexual abuse is because it is a crime of secrecy. Many children who have been abused do not disclose what happened to them until …

This is the time of year when you’ll hear tons of stories about getting the best airfare or traveling with gifts. What you really need to know, however, is how to prepare for travel dur­ing …

Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S, affecting 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys. Did you know that?
Autism spectrum disorder is a range of complex neu­rodevelopment disorders, characterized by …

It’s no secret that today’s kids weigh more than in previous generations. Just ask the Centers for disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
According to its data, approximately 17 percent of children ages 2-19 are obese. In fact, since 1980, obesity …

Ahh … it’s that time again. Tailgating. The smell of fall. Family and friends gathering before the big game. And, having an all around good time.
Unfortunately, these good times can quickly sour if you aren’t prepared. This is …