Keeping Your Kids Safe Over School Vacation
Layers of Protection–The goal for setting up multiple layers of protection for your child is so that in case one layer fails there is a backup in place. Obviously the first layer of protection in any situation would be proper supervision; whether that is you, a parent at your child’s friend’s house, a coach, life-guard [...]
Infant and Child Safety Tips; Plus Some Just to Make Your Life Easier
**I will constantly be adding to this list as things come up in my day with my daughter and the children I nanny, so check back often! To make it easier any additions will be at the bottom of the page. -Whenever cooking on the stove always use the back burners and leave the pan handles turned [...]
Preventing Chemical Injury
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a study which examined reported cases of children treated for injuries due to cleaning products, room deodorizers, and swimming pool chemicals; and great job parents!! The study showed a decrease of 46% from 1990 to 2006. Bleach still remains the number one chemical causing injury or poisoning, and the [...]
