Halloween Safety Tips from Jack, and Others
October 9, 2009 by Jennifer Walker-Journey
Filed under Parenting
This Halloween, heed some safety advise from Jack, the talking pumpkin.
And here are some other helpful tips for keeping your kids safe this Halloween, courtesy of www.Halloween-Safety.com:
Help your child pick out or make a costume that will be safe. Be sure it is fireproof and that the eye holes are large enough for good peripheral vision.
If you set jack-o-lanterns on your porch with candles in them, make sure that they are far enough out of the way so that kids costumes won’t accidentally be set on fire.
Make sure that if your child is carrying a prop, such as a scythe, …read more
Basic Travel Safety Tips
April 4, 2009 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Home & Living
Are you headed out on a business trip or other excursion on your own? When traveling alone, follow these basic safety tips to keep yourself and your possessions protected.
At the airport, keep an eye on your bags at all time. Be especially careful when putting them on the conveyor belt at security check points. On the plane, put your laptop underneath the seat in front of you when not using it. If you put it in the overhead bin, it could easily get damaged or stolen.
If you are traveling to a city you have never visited before, do a little …read more
Worried About Your Kids and Safety?
Most parents are concerned about safety for their kids and the best thing to do is educate yourself on the topic. ParentWonder.com lists out 101 Child Safety and Childproofing Tips for Parents. This includes:
*Windows and Doors
*Kitchen
*Bathroom
*Electrical Stuff
*Laundry
*Outdoor
*Bedroom
*Living Room
*Stairs and Banisters
*Traveling
*Heating and Cooling
*Pool Safety
*Toys
*Garden and Plants
*Fire
*General
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