Child Safety Young children often don’t realize busy streets or highways are dangerous. You have to either look out for them yourself or, if your children are old enough, teach them to get around safely. Here are some pointers. * Never leave children unguarded or out of your sight near parked or moving cars. * […]
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Child Safety Dressing up to go trick-or-treating is a traditional childhood ritual. But wandering the streets in the dark dressed in bizarre costumes and knocking on strangers’ doors to ask for food can pose hazards. To be sure your children have a Halloween that’s fun and safe, take these precautions. * Choose white or bright
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Child Safety It’s easy to equip a bicycle with a child safety seat so your toddler can ride with you. To ensure the safety of your child: * Be sure the seat is properly installed. If you aren’t sure how to install it correctly, consider having someone at a bicycle repair shop do it. *
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Child Safety Infants depend on their families to keep them safe. While all babies are unique, there are some safety issues that apply to all infants. Never leave a baby or young child alone near any water, such as a bathtub, a toilet, a bucket with water, etc., not even to answer a telephone or
Child Safety Is your home safe for curious children? To see your home from a toddler’s point of view, get down on your hands and knees and crawl around. Look for conditions that can lead to burns, falls, electric shock, entrapment, or poisoning. Then take steps to prevent harm. Some suggestions: * Cover all toddler-height
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Child Safety Child safety seats help protect your child from injury and death. Children aged 12 and under should sit properly restrained in the back seat. When you install a child safety or booster seat, use the instructions that come with it and the vehicle owner’s manual. A rear-facing infant child safety seat should never
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Child Safety Children of persons with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are more likely than others to become addicted to alcohol or other drugs. It is common for children of parents with AUD to blame themselves for their parent’s drinking problem. In truth, children do not cause the problem, can’t control it, and can’t cure it.
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Child Safety A is for Always use car safety. * When riding in a car, always use seat belts. Use an approved child-safety seat that is right for your child’s age and weight. Install and use it as directed. * Children should ride in the back seat until they are older than age 12 years.
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FAMILY LIFE Child abuse affects hundreds of thousands of children each year. Even if you don’t know someone affected by child abuse, you can help prevent it. It starts with knowing its causes and risk factors. Why does abuse happen? If a parent or caregiver has these risk factors, child abuse is more likely to
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FAMILY LIFE Gaming is a popular past-time among this generation of kids. As a parent, here are some things to know to keep gaming safe. * Moderation is key. Set healthy limits on how much video game time you allow your kids. * Know what they’re playing. Some games are better than others. If your
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