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Surprising choking hazards in your home
Risk of choking increases as children begin to crawl and explore their surrounding world, where…
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Drop the five-second rule for fallen food
What do you do when you drop your favorite snack on the floor? People fall…
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Is eating snow safe?
“I doubt there’s anybody in this area who hasn’t picked up a handful of snow and…
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Let’s talk about lead: 3 things parents should know
Lead poisoning became a hot topic in light of the 2014 water crisis in Flint,…
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Can broken bones affect children’s growth?
When kids break bones, they worry about how long they’ll need to wear casts. Meanwhile,…
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Stay alert to dangerous teen trends
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with information about the Tide pod challenge. In the…
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Tips for fun, safe cooking with kids
Kids love to imitate adults, so it’s not surprising that many children want to help…
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Social media safety for today’s teens
Social media is an essential part of life for today’s teens. How do we know…
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Debunking swimming safety myths
There are many myths when it comes to swimming safety. Be aware and bust them…
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