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What Causes School Shootings and How to Stop Them
This article examines possible causes for school shootings, what evidence there is to support them, and what can be done based on the evidence.
Continue reading5 Ways Pesticides May Harm Your Family
From asthma to diabetes, Alzheimer’s to cancer, there are a wide range of common diseases that currently threaten public health. Although each of these diseases are caused by varying factors,there
Continue readingHow to Declutter Your Home for Safety
Out with the old, in with the new. As we celebrate a new year, many people—parents specifically—resolve to reduce the clutter in their homes and turn over a new, more organized leaf. This goal is not
Continue readingExperts Pick: The Best & Safest Convertible Car Seats of 2018
Choosing and using the right convertible car seat can be a matter of life and death. Literally. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of preventable child deaths and injuries. And that means you
Continue readingTrampoline Safety for Parents: How To Prevent Serious Injuries
Trampolines have been a backyard staple for decades, providing entertainment for generations of children. While most kids find the springy shenanigans irresistible, parents and guardians may be a bit hesitant
Continue readingPictures Explain: Why You MUST Keep Your Child Rear-Facing As Long As Possible
With these simple pictures you will understand why it’s so important to follow car seat safety instructions. Explained in a way you may never have seen before.
Continue readingChild Passenger Safety: The Definitive Guide
Car accidents are the #1 killer of children ages 1-14. Yet 3 out of 4 people use their car seats incorrectly, even though using a child restraint properly can reduce the risk of death by up to 71% in a
Continue readingCan We Blame our Parents for Our Bad Parenting Decisions?
We’ve all done it. Blamed our parents for why we behaved the way we did. “It is in my genes”, we say. “It is because of the way I was brought up”. A scapegoat answer that somehow justifies
Continue readingThe Best Travel Systems / Car Seat Stroller Combos of 2018
Travel systems are tricky. On the one hand, they are highly popular because getting a stroller and car seat in one will save you time and money, and they are certainly very convenient to use. However there
Continue readingTips for Communicating With Your Teenager
Adolescence. If only you could read their mind. You glance across the table. There they are, head down, eating dinner. And you wish for the hundredth time that week that you were a mind reader. That you
Continue readingYes! You Are A Great Parent!
If you’ve been a mom or dad for more than three minutes you’ve most likely experienced the guilt that comes with parenting. Suddenly you see life through the lens of “Am I doing enough? Are they
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