Are You Ready for Hurricane Irene – or Any Other Natural Disaster?
Pin it Batten down the hatches! For those of us in Virginia it has been one drama filled week dealing with the wrath of Mother Nature. After two violent storms, one earthquake and its countless aftershocks we now get to Read More »
Summer’s Here – Stay Safe
Pin itSummer makes its official debut for 2011 this weekend, which typically means cookouts, family gatherings, swimming pools are open and school is just about out. Keep your family safe this summer by reviewing some basic safety tips: Summer Swim Read More »
Tick Season is Here
Pin itIt is officially tick season in our area – typically considered to be April to September in most of the south eastern United States. In the past two weeks my son has found two ticks on himself and we Read More »
A Must Read Article for Kids About Social Networking
Pin it Do you have kids? Chances are if you are reading my site you do and chances are, your kids are online – networking with their friends and people with the same interests as they have. And chances are, Read More »
Halloween Safety Tip – Don’t Text and Fly
Pin it Happy Halloween! Be sure to stay safe this evening when all the Trick-or-Treaters are out: Wear something reflective and take flashlights Be aware of your surroundings Make sure costumes do not impede vision or drag on the ground Read More »
Back to School Safety Tips from Securatrac
Pin itTechnology is certainly changing the way we live our lives – from the way we communicate to the tools we use to keep our families safe. One of the Raising a Healthy Family partner’s, SecuraTrac wants to help you Read More »
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Pin it For all the reasons we love technology, the Internet and social networking there are just as many reasons not to like it – especially when it comes to our kids! Not only are kids more comfortable than most Read More »
Kids and Cell Phones – Tips for Keeping Them Safe
Pin itWhen we were kids we didn’t have cell phones – I wonder how we survived (LOL)? Today’s kids, however, don’t know life without cellphones, texting and the constant communication that comes with it. And since today I officially became Read More »
Summer Swim Safety Tips
Pin it Memorial Day weekend is the traditional gateway to summer in the United States and is usually marked by picnics, family get togethers, and the opening of swimming pools. Swimming is a healthy and fun activity for everyone, but Read More »
10 Playground Safety Reminders
Pin itEach year, more than 200,000 kids are treated in hospital ERs for playground-related injuries. In the past six months I have heard first hand of two separate incidents where kids have fallen off the swings at the playground and Read More »
