August 26, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Children Shouldn’t Have to Be Afraid of Their Parents, Family Members, or Caregivers
Child abuse and parental drug use are very much connected, according to reports by the National Council on Child Abuse & Family Violence. A current report in one of the Child Welfare League of America’s new booklets states, “More than … Continue reading
August 24, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Dorel Juvenile Recalls Safety 1st Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Date: August 24, 2016 Recall Number: 16-249 Recall Summary Name of Product: Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems Hazard: The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage on one side when used with an infant car seat attached … Continue reading
August 23, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on ALEX Toys Recalls Infant Building Play Sets Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Date: August 23, 2016 Recall Number: 16-248 Recall Summary Name of Product: ALEX Jr. Baby Builder, First Pops and First Snaps Hazard: Small parts of the plastic toy building sets can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. … Continue reading
August 23, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
Recall Date: August 23, 2016 Recall Number: 16-247 Recall Summary Name of Product: “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Hazard: The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children. Remedy: Replace Consumers should immediately take the recalled wristbands from children and … Continue reading
August 23, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on What Should Young Children Be Taught to Do For Safety’s Sake
With gratitude to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children It’s back-to-school time again, and parents, family members and caregivers who have young children in their charge are thinking about how they can keep their young kids safe. Here … Continue reading
August 9, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Unsafe Rides–There are No Do-Overs When an Event Turns into a Tragedy
Caleb Schwab was only 10, and, no doubt, he and his family were looking forward to a great time for him at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas. So it is a terrible shock for the family and for … Continue reading
August 2, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on It’s Storm Season! Are You and Your Kids Prepared?
You’ve probably noticed the high temperatures throughout the Country lately, and the frequent severe thunderstorm warnings broadcast by television, radio and the Internet’s weather websites. Pay attention to these warnings. Storms have caused flooding recently in West Virginia, Maryland, New … Continue reading
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