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Theme Park Safety

July 6, 2010

Summer is here and you have promised the kids a trip to a theme park.  Although you are looking forward to hours of fun with your children, you worry about how you are going to keep them safe while... more

How to Keep Your Child Safe While Following Public Restroom Protocol

June 25, 2010

Summer lends opportunities for parents to be out in public more often with their children going to movies, malls, amusement parks, museums, and many other exciting places.  When nature calls, keeping... more

Keeping Your Kids Safe at the Beach

June 24, 2010

 

The dog days of summer are upon us and many of us are taking our families to the beach for a much needed... more

Safe Summer Travel with Kids

June 15, 2010

School is out for summer and we are all ready to get out of town, blow off a little steam and relax with our families at destinations far and wide.  In order to ensure a safe trip, InstantAmber... more

How to Report a Missing Child

June 14, 2010

Most parents and caregivers know what to do if a child goes missing, but do you know what to do if see a child who has been reported missing?    The natural reaction would be to pick up the phone and call your local police, but the best way is to call the National Center for Missing... more

Keeping Your Child Safe in the Summer

May 12, 2009

Nearly 2 years ago, Kevin Kelly left his 21 month old daughter in a sweltering van for nearly seven hours. When rescue personnel arrived, her skin was red and blistered, her burnt orange hair matted with sweat. Two hours later, her body temperature was still nearly 106 degrees. In the Summer... more

Parent and Child Internet Agreement

October 13, 2008

Computers and the internet are valuable tools for both parents and children. Unfortunately there are people out there with bad intentions willing to compromise the privacy and safety of you and your family.  The best way to insure your family?s safety and security when using the internet... more

Summer Child Safety Checklist for Parents

July 29, 2008

Summertime can be a magical time for your children. Unfortunately it is statistically the most dangerous season for them. Emergency room visits and child deaths increase significantly from May through August. Summer is about having fun while staying healthy and safe. Here is a general Parental... more

Summer Swimming Child Safety Checklist

July 28, 2008

Swimming can be a fun and healthy activity for your children during the summer months. However, on average each year more than 830 children ages 14 and under die as a result of accidental drowning. 3,600 injuries occur to children due to a near-drowning incident. Drowning is the second leading... more

Lawn and Garden Child Safety Checklist

July 28, 2008

The yard is a wonderful place for your children to play. However, there can be an infinite amount of hazards and danger if you don’t pay attention and take precaution. This is a short checklist to get you thinking about how to keep your kids safe when playing outdoors around your... more