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Healing the Family After Child Sexual Abuse
Have you discovered that your child has been abused? It is an overwhelming time for you and your family. One step you may find helpful is to use this trauma as the impetus to create a very open, honest, and supportive family life. Here's how...
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
The most common cause of fetal injury or death in an automobile accident is the injury or death of the mother. So, every time you get into an automobile, as either the driver or a passenger, use the car's three-point restraint system. Read "Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy" to learn more.
Toxic Tableware and Tainted Formula: Melamine’s Back in the Hot Seat
Last fall thousands of babies in China were hospitalized after drinking formula contaminated with melamine. Another health concern is melamine tableware. Does your toddler have a cute plastic plate, bowl and spoon? Melamine, formaldehyde and other chemicals can leach into food served on this tableware. Read on for recommendations for your child's dishware.
Creating a Safer Home
When you have a family, there's a lot to think about. Building a safe, secure home is one of the top priorities for all parents. From selecting reliable products during the construction of a home to monitoring children at play, creating a safe environment is an ongoing task for parents. Read "Tips for Creating a Safer Home" to learn more.
Healthy Child Healthy World
Christopher Gavigan has compiled one of the most valuable guides available today for parents and parents-to-be in his latest work, Healthy Child Healthy World. This book offers critical information needed by all families – from those still trying to conceive, currently pregnant, with infants, toddlers, and beyond.
Product Link:Avoid Burns! Turn That Handle In!
Children like to imitate adults, and children are curious. So if a child sees you holding the pot's handle and stirring, the child wants to play too. When you step away, the child's natural instinct is to reach up and grab the handle... with disasterous results. Learn how you can protect your child in the kitchen today.
Vacation Safety for Babies and Toddlers
It is important for parents to be even more vigilant about baby safety when on vacation. "Just because you are on vacation, do not take a vacation from your common sense and safety planning," says Samantha Wilson, former police officer, internationally recognized expert in child and family safety,
Baby-Proofing Basics
One of the first things that goes through a new parent's head is the need for safety. Baby proofing your home is a major concern -- and rightfully so. Many accidents that happen in the home can be prevented with a few safety precautions.
Navigating Traffic with Young Children
Walking with your children and pushing the baby in the stroller -- it's a great way for you to get exercise and your toddlers to see the world. Here are tips from The City Parent Handbook to help keep everyone safe.
Looking Ahead: Baby's Safety
As you look ahead to your baby's birth, you'll want to begin thinking "safety". While a newborn infant can't get into much on his own, there are still many hazards and accidents that can injure the baby.
Recreation and Pregnancy
When you discover that you are pregnant, you start asking questions about what is safe to do. Vacation, hobbies, exercise and everyday activities have always just been a part of your life, but now you are wondering if you need to change what you are doing or how you are doing it. Read on for some common sense guidelines.
Healing the Family After Child Sexual Abuse
Have you discovered that your child has been abused? It is an overwhelming time for you and your family. One step you may find helpful is to use this trauma as the impetus to create a very open, honest, and supportive family life. Here's how...
Safety and Street Smarts for Kids
Every parent's nightmare is that phone call telling them that something has happened to their child. Rest assured that despite the prominent publicity that accompanies tragedies, they are rare. And even more encouraging, experts say that most abuse cases, abductions, and even accidents involving children can be prevented...
Vacation Safety for Babies and Toddlers
It is important for parents to be even more vigilant about baby safety when on vacation. "Just because you are on vacation, do not take a vacation from your common sense and safety planning," says Samantha Wilson, former police officer, internationally recognized expert in child and family safety,
Baby-Proofing Basics
One of the first things that goes through a new parent's head is the need for safety. Baby proofing your home is a major concern -- and rightfully so. Many accidents that happen in the home can be prevented with a few safety precautions.
Preparing Clothing, Furniture, and Accessories for Your Baby
Weeks 33-36 of your pregnancy is a good time to plan for some special needs and concerns that will be important after your baby is born. The following items will be necessary and/or convenient for the everyday care of your baby:
Comfort and Safety at 33 - 36 weeks
During the final phase of pregnancy, your changing size and shape may make everyday living activities more difficult. In addition, the changes that have occurred in your body as a result of hormones place you at higher risk of injury.
Looking Ahead: Baby's Safety
As you look ahead to your baby's birth, you'll want to begin thinking "safety". While a newborn infant can't get into much on his own, there are still many hazards and accidents that can injure the baby.
Avoid Burns! Turn That Handle In!
Children like to imitate adults, and children are curious. So if a child sees you holding the pot's handle and stirring, the child wants to play too. When you step away, the child's natural instinct is to reach up and grab the handle... with disasterous results. Learn how you can protect your child in the kitchen today.
Navigating Traffic with Young Children
Walking with your children and pushing the baby in the stroller -- it's a great way for you to get exercise and your toddlers to see the world. Here are tips from The City Parent Handbook to help keep everyone safe.
- Avoid Burns! Turn That Handle In!
- Baby-Proofing Basics
- Comfort and Safety at 33 - 36 weeks
- Creating a Safer Home
- Healing the Family After Child Sexual Abuse
- Healthy Child Healthy World
- Looking Ahead: Baby's Safety
- Navigating Traffic with Young Children
- Preparing Clothing, Furniture, and Accessories for Your Baby
- Recreation and Pregnancy
- Safety and Street Smarts for Kids
- Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Toxic Tableware and Tainted Formula: Melamine’s Back in the Hot Seat
- Vacation Safety for Babies and Toddlers
