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Being the only parent around, single moms are very concerned about the safety of their children. Safety is provided on different levels, from safety around the house to safety around the pool and more. Different age children are faced with different levels of danger. On the online world, the Internet and the new social media have provided a wide range of opportunities for children to express themselves online. However, this places them in danger of being stalked or bullied. Single mom find here advice on how to protect their children, and how to prepare the children to care for themselves.
Whatever your age, the Internet is a great place to hang out. It’s not only fun, but it lets you keep in touch with friends and family and provides an enormous amount of information. If you’re the parent or guardian of a teenager, you may feel … Read More »
What are the most important things a parent should know when talking to a child about this issue? 1. Don’t forget your older children. Children aged 11 to17 are equally at risk to victimization. At the same time you are giving your older … Read More »
I became a mother at the age of 19 years and it changed my life around completely. For most people it was the worst thing that could happen to me, but as I see it today, things turned out okay. Please don’t presume that I promote becoming a single … Read More »
Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety must be flinching each time a child is born, because kids have an uncanny knack to get themselves into all sorts of trouble. They will tumble off steps, fall around sharp edged things, put strange poisoning things … Read More »
October is International Walk to School Month. Walking and biking to school is a great way to help young people increase their daily physical activity and build healthy lifelong habits. Join the growing walk to school movement by participating in one … Read More »
The internet is a whole new frontier, and provides a wealth of entertainment and education for your child. But there are real dangers for a child online. How can you protect your child and keep them safe on the internet? Though the wide, wild … Read More »
Raising children is tough – and it’s many times tougher if you’re a single parent. You’ve got to balance a busy and complicated adult life with the health and happiness of your children. Everything from getting your kid to school to … Read More »
New Study Shows Car Seat Clinics Are Effective, according to Safet Kids Worldwide. Car seat installation clinics are successful in helping parents and caregivers properly restrain children in back seats, but more effort needs to be made to reach … Read More »
Why should I have my child in a child restraint? Why do I need a seatbelt? How long should children be in a carseat? In their seatbelts? What is the safest carseat? How can I find out if my carseat has been recalled? Should I buy a carseat … Read More »
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws that require the use of child safety seats; however, many gaps and inconsistencies exist. While it is important to know your state law, it is more important to use best practice when looking to … Read More »
In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »
In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »
In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »
In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »
Children should face the rear of the vehicle until they are at least 1 year old and weigh at least 20 pounds to decrease the risk of cervical spine injury in the event of a crash. Infants who weigh 20 pounds before 1 year of age should ride … Read More »
In today's highly mobile society, children travel more than ever. Sadly, this mobility comes at a staggering price. In 2007, more than 1,600 kids died and over 200,000 were injured in car crashes - enough to rank motor vehicle crashes as a leading … Read More »
The most important thing to remember is that when you’re online in any kind of a public forum, anyone can read what you post. You should also remember that people you first “meet” online may not be who they seem to be. Keep your identity … Read More »
Did you know that children can drown in as little as one inch of water? Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 14. Children can drown in a variety of circumstances – during water recreation (such as … Read More »
The following information is designed to answer the common questions you might have, help keep you healthy, and prepare you for the arrival and care of your new baby. Importance of Continued Pre-Natal Care The goal of prenatal care is to monitor … Read More »
A divorce is never pleasant and one usually has to deal with a lot of emotional pain. The situation is worse when you are a mother and have to not only heal personally, but also make sure that the kids emerge of it with minimal damage. While there is … Read More »
