Help your child pick out a screen name or user name. Avoid names that include a name and/or an age, such as Johnny10. Surf the Web with your child, letting him or her lead your exploration together (if your ... more >>

Make sure your child's friends know what foods trigger a reaction. The top triggers (but not all) include peanuts, soy, wheat, milk, egg and shellfish. Keep a trainer EpiPen (a doctor prescribed shot of ... more >>

Teach kids to "Stop, Drop and Roll!" if their hair or clothing catches on fire-this can be a lot of fun for kids to practice. When you are done with the dropping and rolling, talk about fire prevention and other aspects of fire safety. Look for books, ... more >>

To decrease the risk of your child being exposed to explicit or inappropriate Web content, use safe-search filters. These filters screen out explicit content on the search engines you use in your home. Another option is to use kid-friendly searches ... more >>

First off, everyone needs to get the flu shot. If you intend to be around any human this winter, then you need to get this important shot. Clean your sinks, toilets, and floors with hot water and a cap ... more >>

Observe your child(ren). Volunteer in your child's classroom to watch their behavior and that of other students. Keep an eye on students in the neighborhood that are often involved in pushes, shoves and yells in hallways or on the playground when he or ... more >>

Select toys that are appropriate for the child's age and/or skill level. If you are not sure, ask a salesperson for suggestions of age appropriate toys. Read the labels. Check for age ... more >>

Ask your child's doctor for a referral to a dentist. It's likely that your doctor is in contact with several dentists that can handle your child's needs. Talk to other parents of special needs children ... more >>

Get assistance. Purchase books and DVDs which help explain what sexual abuse is and how it can be prevented. This helps introduce the subject especially for younger children. Ask your child's teacher if their school offers any sexual abuse prevention ... more >>

Always know where they are. Get the home phone and cell phone numbers for all of their friends and friends' parents. Find out who else is going to be where your kids are. Ask about strangers staying ... more >>

Some dangerous medicines are: diet pills stimulants--pills to help you stay awake decongestants--pills that help clear a stuffy nose other medicines, like those that treat depression or high blood pressure Some dangerous household products are: art ... more >>

The easiest way to avoid a bite is to avoid spider contact. This can be done in a variety of ways around the house, as well as in daily life. When working in areas such as crawl spaces, attics, extra ... more >>

As soon as your child is old enough, teach them boundaries and concepts such as good touch, bad touch. Children are very intuitive teach them to trust their instincts. One of the best things we can do for our child, is to help them to have self esteem. ... more >>

Very young children often do not see danger until it is too late. It is one thing for parents to teach young ones the dangers of traffic and entirely another to teach them about sexual predators. Their frame of reference is very limited and the ... more >>

Avoid placing small ornaments, lights or other decorations with small parts in places children can reach. Choking is one of the biggest dangers for young children. Remember not to leave dishes of hard ... more >>

Firstly, read up and research your prospects. Of course pay attention to movie ratings and be wary of unrated titles. Go online to www.moviemom.com and search for the movie you are considering. Movie Mom ... more >>

Emphasize the wonderful privilege that it is to drive your car. After all, turning 16 doesn’t automatically guarantee the right to get behind the wheel. You’re loaning the keys because you believe he or she is capable of handling the responsibility ... more >>

Leave your child a list of names and phone numbers. This should include the nearest neighbor, nearest relative, parents, police, fire and other emergency numbers. ... more >>

Safety always comes first. Little ones should wear a life jacket or at the very least a swim vest incase they are accidentally knocked down by a wave or another child. Bring a large beach umbrella or ... more >>

Plan ahead. Consider those situations where your children are most vulnerable to attack (for example, at the playground, in a neighbor's yard, biking on the next street). Identify the top one or two ... more >>

Childproofing for the HolidaysMost parents understand the importance of childproofing their homes. Gates on stairs, using smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, and keeping medicines and poisons out of reach are fairly standard in many homes. In addition to ... more >>

In Living Environments Clean more often. Use a good antibacterial soap spray or antibacterial wipes to wipe down counters, the stove and tables to kill germs. Scrub out kitchen sinks regularly with a strong soap to minimize kids' germs. ... more >>

Learn and Obey the Rules of the Road Whether you use the telephone book or the internet, find out where to obtain a copy of the motor vehicle laws for your state. Bicyclists are expected to obey the same rules of the road as any other motor vehicle, with ... more >>

In the first year of life, you can expect your infant to get sick an astounding 8-12 times! It’s not much better in the second year, when kids get sick an average of 6-8 times. I am not talking about serious or life threatening illnesses. I am talking ... more >>

How adults deal with disasters has a lot to do with how a child reacts. If they detect uncertainty, grief, frustration, or anger they will imitate it. Even the adults are coping with these fresh and raw emotions the most assistance you can give a child ... more >>