CHILD SAFETY

There may be no greater concern for a parent than keeping their child safe. Learn about child safety in these articles.

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Child Safety Education: Keeping Your Child Safe

Most parents know to childproof their homes by installing safety plugs in electrical outlets, but did you know that balloons kill more kids than virtually any other plaything? Learn what to look out for to keep your child safe.

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  • 10 Strategies for Helping Grade-schoolers Cope with Bullying
    10 Strategies for Helping Grade-schoolers Cope with Bullying

    Most parents probably carry memories of being bullied when they were kids, but today's grade-schoolers have to deal with a whole new range of attacks. As a parent, you can help, but how? See more »

  • 5 Summer Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
    5 Summer Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

    Ah, summertime. The living is easy, but the potential for accidents looms large. As we laze in the carefree summer days, it's easy to get distracted, and that's when accidents occur. See more »

  • How do I know if my child's toys are safe?
    How do I know if my child's toys are safe?

    After massive recalls several years back, many U.S. parents were stunned to learn how loosely children's toys were regulated. And while regulations have ramped up since then, safety still isn't a guarantee. How do you know if toys are safe? See more »

  • Is Facebook safe for kids?
    Is Facebook safe for kids?

    Facebook has something for just about everyone. It's a great place to make friends. Parents and grandparents use the site. Plus there are all kinds of games. Is there a place for the younger set on Facebook, too? See more »

  • Is YouTube safe for kids?
    Is YouTube safe for kids?

    YouTube has experienced explosive growth over the past few years, and so has the amount of time kids spend online. Can you let your child enjoy the site without worrying about what he or she sees? See more »

  • Top 10 Home Safety Tips for Kids
    Top 10 Home Safety Tips for Kids

    Home is a place where children need to feel safe, but it's also a veritable disaster zone of potential hazards. What are 10 simple ways to keep your kids safe at home? See more »

  • Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Kids
    Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Kids

    The real winners when it comes to summer are kids. The long days hold nothing but adventures, from backyard baseball games to sleepaway camp. Still, kids and their parents can't afford to let their guard down when it comes to safety. See more »

  • Top 5 Winter Safety Tips for Kids
    Top 5 Winter Safety Tips for Kids

    Killer snowmen and runaway reindeer aren't the likeliest winter threats, but just because everyone's in a festive mood doesn't mean you can slack on safety. To ensure that your little ones survive the coldest season, take a look at these tips. See more »

  • Ultimate Guide to Child IDs
    Ultimate Guide to Child IDs

    When a child goes missing, AMBER Alerts help get the word out. But child IDs can help make the process even faster, getting the child's vital stats to authorities as quickly as possible. See more »

  • Ultimate Guide to Halloween Safety
    Ultimate Guide to Halloween Safety

    Halloween should be fun and spooky -- not outright scary or filled with accidents, disasters and paranoia. How can you minimize the risks that pop up on Halloween evening? See more »

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