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From fireplace wood to doors and splinters, read here for tips on keeping your kids safe and healthy this month.
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Choking is a common cause of death and injury among infants and toddlers. This is due to small airways, inexperience with chewing and swallowing, inability to cough forcefully enough to dislodge an obstruction, and the fact that babies tend to put everything in their mouths.
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A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Yes, a brain injury. It is not just a “ding.” The Centers for Disease Control estimates between 1.8 and 3.6 million sports- and recreation-related concussions annually among kids ages 5-18.
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Now that warmer weather is here, we must switch first-aid gears from frostbite to tick bites. Insect stings and bites are not only a pain (or an itch), but if not treated correctly, can be dangerous.
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New advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will change the way many parents buckle up their children for a drive. The AAP advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2 or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat.
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New advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will change the way many parents buckle up their children for a drive. The AAP advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2 or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat.
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Winter has reared its head, and while sitting by the fire and drinking a warm beverage sounds great to us parents, most kids want to be out playing in the snow and cold. Following some basic tips can prevent the most common child winter injuries.
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The idea of losing a child and not knowing what happened to him is every parent’s worst nightmare. Although abduction by strangers is statistically rare, the media sensationalism of such events makes the ordeal seem all the more likely. Follow these 10 Smart Strategies to Help Keep Your Child Safe!
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Swimming is a life skill. It’s important for kids to become strong, confident swimmers.
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The arrival of summer means many families will be dusting off their bicycles. Before your children hop on and pedal off, know how you can help keep them safe.
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The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation urges everyone to take the Car Free Challenge during the month of May. Bike or walk to work, or try cycling for short trips to the library, movies, post office. Sign up to log your car-free miles and win great prizes.
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Your child is your most precious cargo. As a parent, you want to think of yourself as Superwoman or Superman and believe that you can keep your child protected. We have the details on the Missouri and Kansas Car Seat Laws for you.
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Caring for children is a big responsibility and one that some preteens feel ready to take on. Many parents, however, are on the fence about it, wondering if their preteen is truly ready to care for other people’s children.
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List of Recalls of Baby and Children's Products, Winter 2009
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Walking is one of the most exciting milestones your child will accomplish. If you are eagerly anticipating watching your baby take his first steps, you are not alone. Here is the information you need as your baby makes a move into toddlerhood.
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What is the safest way for kids in Missouri and Kansas to get to school? It’s on that big yellow bus. Still there is much we can know and do to practice school bus safety. Read our tips.
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Striving for a “clean house,” many homeowners devote lots of time to cleaning kitchen countertops and cutting boards nearly every day, preferably with a disinfectant. But, do we pay attention to what may be lurking beneath the surface? All houses, particularly those in this region, have moisture. And, if you have too much moisture, there’s a strong chance that you have mold growing somewhere.
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According to a study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) there is an estimated 1.4 million high school sports injuries that lead to 500,000 doctors visits and 30,000 hospitalizations annually.
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Kids want a super cool status symbol tote. Parents want something affordable. You should consider numerous factors when selecting a book bag, and the physical well-being of your child and his spine should be your main focus.
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