All posts tagged "kids safety"

  • Toddler Dies After Swallowing Button-Sized Battery

    It’s hard to imagine that something as tiny as a button could kill your child. But that’s exactly what happened to one Oklahoma toddler after she ingested a small, coin-sized battery. Family members of little Brianna Florer...

    • Posted January 6, 2016
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  • How To Tell If Your Child Has A Concussion

    Ah, football — some might argue that it’s America’s true favorite pastime. With so many fans at the college and professional levels, it’s only natural that young boys would be excited to don those pads and uniforms...

    • Posted January 5, 2016
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  • Good Age for Kids to Try Distance Running

    With the growing popularity of 5k and 10k races as fundraisers and awareness events, the amount of children participating in distance-running events seems to be on the rise. It’s odd to think distance running was once thought...

    • Posted January 2, 2016
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  • Why Hoverboards Are Dangerous

    Hoverboards – probably the most popular Christmas gift this year but probably not the safest. Besides the number of emergency room injuries due to falls and collisions, Amazon has recently urged buyers of hoverboards to dispose of...

    • Posted January 2, 2016
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  • How Kids React to Parents With Cancer

    According to the American Cancer Society in 2015, there were an estimated 1,658,370 new cancer cases diagnosed and 589,430 cancer deaths in the US. In 2015, they estimated that about 589,430 Americans are expected to die of...

    • Posted December 31, 2015
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  • Top 10 Kids Product Recalls in 2015

    There were quite a few child related products that were recalled in 2015 for various reasons. Here is a list of the top 10 products which were recalled this year: 1. Cheerios Probably the highest number of...

    • Posted December 30, 2015
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  • Are Children Immune to Gun Violence?

    It’s just horrible to think of just how common shootings occur and it’s becoming nearly impossible to shield our children from such events. It’s very hard to address such tragedies with our children and there’s no single...

    • Posted December 30, 2015
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  • Can Gymnastics Stunt A Child’s Growth?

    Getting kids involved in gymnastics is fantastic way to encourage physical fitness while introducing them to that first structured activity. Although gymnastics can certainly help children develop balance, strength and flexibility, as with any sport, there are certain safety risks...

    • Posted December 29, 2015
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  • Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Kids To Enjoy

    What better way to get your kids to have their daily dose of fruit and vegetables, than a yummy smoothie? Creamy yoghurt combined with fresh or frozen fruit – these miracle drinks are fresh, fast, high in...

    • Posted December 20, 2015
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  • Hello From The Mother Side – Tips To Help Busy Moms With Stress

    Have you seen and heard the parody on Adele’s Hello from the Other Side for stressed out moms? It’s hilarious… yet so fitting! The appropriately named spoof – Hello from the Mother side – Emmy Mills vents...

    • Posted December 17, 2015
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