Spring is here and the weather is getting warmer. For our area of North Carolina, Spring break is just around the corner. When you are out and about, make sure your family is following sun safety tips: SLIP on a t-shirt that will keep shoulders covered. SLOP on sunscreen. (min. SPF 30 with high/broad-spectrum UVA … Continue reading Sun Safety Information
Safety 4 Kids
Put Some Safety in your Sparkle
Hope everyone has a safe New Year's Eve and a prosperous 2016! Remember to be safe this evening and leave the colorful fireworks displays up to the professionals. Many communities offer New Year's Eve celebrations. Check your local community calendar. If you are in the Charlotte area, you may want to try: Ring in 2016 … Continue reading Put Some Safety in your Sparkle
Did Anyone Get A Hoverboard for Christmas?
Did anyone you know get a hoverboard for Christmas this year? If so, they may be putting themselves in danger by using it. There have been numerous reports of falls and injuries associated with them, in addition to a recent number of fires and explosions. A quick internet search will reveal many articles warning of … Continue reading Did Anyone Get A Hoverboard for Christmas?
Bullying and Cyber Bullying Prevention
Looking for inexpensive materials to teach these subjects? Oriental Trading Company has posters, stickers, and much more! I'm teaching with these materials for the first time today in conjunction with The Safe Side videos on Stranger and Internet Safety. I'll let you know how it goes.
No Tricks – All Treats! Make Halloween safe for your little ones this year!
HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE! I'M ON PINS AND NEEDLES! (Yes, that is how excited I get about this holiday!) As exciting a time as it is, it is also a time to be vigilant about safety. The National Fire Protection Agency … Continue reading No Tricks – All Treats! Make Halloween safe for your little ones this year!
A-Z Challenge Guest Blog Post
Super excited to have been asked by Jen Garrett to write a guest blog post today for the letter Y. Jen is participating in the A-Z Blog Challenge this month and wanted me to write about YES for Fire Safety! Check out the guest post and leave a comment on Jen's website. Let … Continue reading A-Z Challenge Guest Blog Post