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Topic: Safety

The best way to defeat worry is to know the best ways to keep safe in any situation, whether it’s trick-or-treating safety, baby-proofing the house, or knowing how to recognize a safe play-ground.

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Websites Often Cause Confusion and Stress in Children

It's important to look at children behaviors online. Studies show complex Web sites cause stress in children who can't navigate them.

Teach Grandparents Basics for Keeping Toddlers, Babies Safe

Grandparents may need a refresher course on keeping grandchildren safe and healthy. Discuss safety for the home, first aid, and other personal health and wellness issues.

Parents' Issues: I Never Thought I'd Need to Know Baby CPR

A choking baby is one of the scariest of parents' issues that a mom or dad can face. Don't panic. A much better plan is to learn CPR. Then if your baby begins to choke, you'll know exactly what to do.

Checklist for Playground Safety in Schools and Public Parks

Use this checklist--or one like it--to determine the levels of safety in schools and public parks. The checklist explains what elements on a playground should be in place for safe play.

Choking Can Happen: Be Prepared With These Choking First Aid Hints

We often think many things are healthy foods to eat for everyone, but that's not necessarily true. Make sure you know these chocking first aid hints in case you ever need them.

Family Ideas for a Safe Halloween

Halloween can be a spook-tacular event for your children. To ensure your little goblins stay injury-free as they trick or treat, follow these rules and family ideas for a safe evening.

Safety for the Home: Have a Fire Escape Plan

Does your family know what to do if there's a fire? One way to ensure safety for the home is to develop a fire escape plan. Learn family ideas for preventing and surviving a fire.

Family Ideas to Ensure Online Safety

The Web is an exciting but potentially dangerous place for kids. What can parents do to protect their children? Read this detailed list of family ideas that can help make the Web a safe place for kids.

More than Safety for Home: The Dirt on Sandbox Safety

Parents worry about safety for home, infant car safety and safety in school. But many might not think about sandboxes. They can be fun, but they can also make your little one sick.

Maintain Child Car Safety with Booster Seats

Even after your child outgrows the infant car safety seat, you'll still want to keep them safe during car travel. Booster seats in the back seat will prevent injuries for children ages 4 to 8.

Watchdog Works Toward Toy Safety for Home

The Consumer Product Safety Commission tries to provide safety for home by listing tips for buying and maintaining toys. It also offers a free email list which notifies parents when toys are being recalled.

Safe Toys, from Toddler Games to Activities for Preschoolers

Worried about all those toy recalls, whether it's toddler games or activities for preschoolers? Check out this advice, straight from the government's watchdog for product safety.

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