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Prepare for the Worst When It Comes To Family Injuries

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No one ever wants to see any of their family members get hurt. But, wishful thinking only gets you so far in life. Because of this contradictory situation, one of the smartest things you can do to avoid a more tragic incident with a family member is to think about worst-case scenarios with them regularly. 

That doesn’t mean that you should be anxious every time a family member is out of your sight. It does mean that you should prepare for medical emergencies and advance.

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Originally posted on September 23, 2019 @ 10:31 am

3 Ways To Make Your Home Safer For Your Kids

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Safety is the number one priority for every parent. You want your kids to be safe at home, safe at school, and safe online. However, you may have found that, as your child grows up, you’ve become a little more negligent about ensuring that there’s nothing in your home that could cause harm or danger to your child.

While this is totally normal, it’s also something that you should fight against by doing everything you can to keep your home safe for your children to be in from infants all the way to teenagers. To show you how you can get back on the safety train, here are three ways you can make your home safer for your kids. 

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Originally posted on June 26, 2019 @ 10:55 am

3 Safe Ways for Your Kids and You To Get Around the City

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Do you and your family live in or near a city? If so, then you realize that transportation is a creature all of its own when there is a lot of traffic around or when you are navigating among a lot of different people. Because of this, safety is always paramount when you are trying to get from one place to another.

If you have kids, that means you have to recognize the best ways to get around. A few ways will illustrate some safety concepts for you. Lately, companies have been putting electric scooters all over the place in big cities. If used properly, this can be a safe and effective way for you and your family to get around. 

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Originally posted on July 14, 2019 @ 3:13 am

6 Tips For Driving With Kids

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Texting while driving or adjusting the radio is one thing.  Little do many people know that kids can be an even bigger distraction while driving.  Nothing is as distressing as trying to operate a vehicle while kids are screaming.

In order to avoid getting in a car accident, take a look at some of the best tips for driving with kids in the car.

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Originally posted on April 10, 2019 @ 9:33 am

4 Most Important Things You’ll Need After You Give Birth

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When you have a baby there are all sorts of things that people tell you that you will need. Before you know it your Amazon wishlist has surpassed $5,000 and you’re wondering how on Earth you’re going to fit all of this stuff in your tiny apartment.

When it comes to the bare essentials after having a baby, however, there really aren’t that many things you need besides clothing, diapers, and a source of milk. Don’t trouble yourself over buying thousands of socks that jingle, special pants which will cinch your waist, or the latest overpriced lamp made of salt rocks. Here are the main things that you’ll need when you give birth. [Read more…] about 4 Most Important Things You’ll Need After You Give Birth

Originally posted on March 15, 2018 @ 7:49 am

3 Ways to Prepare Your Family To Deal With A Flood

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As a parent, you want to hope that you and your family will never have to deal with anything too scary or dangerous. But the facts of life are that most families have some type of disaster hit them at one point or another. The trick to getting through this time unscathed is to be prepared before the emergency strikes. Especially in situations like flood or fire, having a plan in place and being ready can make a huge difference in the ultimate outcome. To help you with this, here are three ways you can prepare your family to deal with a flood.

Create An Emergency Kit

When the rain starts falling or the rivers start rising isn’t the time to start getting things prepared. To really be ready for a flood, you have to have been prepared before the first drop of water even appears. To do this, it’s now time to start putting together an emergency kit to help if a flood should happen. According to ACFloodControl.org, your emergency flood kit should include things like first aid and medicine, food and water, a radio, and an extra set of clothes. Try to keep all these things in water-tight bags so that they won’t get wet from flood waters and will remain useful even in a flood. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Prepare Your Family To Deal With A Flood

Originally posted on April 30, 2018 @ 7:50 am

Summer Safety: 3 Seasonal Concerns

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When raising children you never get to turn off your internal safety alarms, but summer can really send a parent into high alert. Between pools and bees, ticks and grills – something always seems to be threatening your child. What can you do to keep them safe?

Though there’s no such thing as a 100% child proof environment, there are many steps you can take to protect your children. Start prepping now for peace of mind this summer. [Read more…] about Summer Safety: 3 Seasonal Concerns

Originally posted on April 13, 2017 @ 1:48 pm

3 Ways To Childproof Your Home

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When it comes to having kids one of the biggest concerns is safety in the home. Parents need to be able to rest assured that they know their little ones are out of harm’s way in the space they live in when they purchase a home.

When children are especially younger it can be a challenge to keep your eye on them constantly and ensuring that they aren’t getting into trouble or injury. Therefore, knowing the right precautions to take in order to not have to feel like they need to be under your constant surveillance is key when it comes to living comfortably in your home. Here are some of the best tips for ensuring that your home is well equipped with the right tools to ensure a safe environment. [Read more…] about 3 Ways To Childproof Your Home

Originally posted on October 10, 2017 @ 1:51 pm