It’s a tragedy that’s surprisingly common. A child reaching for something as mundane as a juice box pulls a heavy television over, is caught underneath, and loses his life.
This terrible accident happened in a Chicago suburb just days ago but, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it’s just the latest of this...
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Fire Prevention week is Oct 3-9, and it’s a great reminder to change the batteries in fire alarms and brush up on fire safety basics with the kids. In fact, the timing of Fire Prevention week is ideal – with winter and the holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to consider fireplace, space heater, cooking and candle...
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What Mom doesn’t want a fresh-smelling house? If you’ve been down the air freshener aisle at the grocery store lately, you’ve seen that air fresheners have come a long way in the past few years - but some are definitely better choices than others if you have small children or busy kids.
Our Sensible Scents video...
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Safety issues can easily take a backseat amid the rush to stock up on fresh school supplies and fall’s hottest elementary-school fashions. But you might be surprised to know that school-related accidents account for about 2.2 million injuries each year in children under the age of 14. Happily, many of these are easily preventable.
Here’s a look...
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As little ones grow out of toddlerhood it’s natural for parents to breathe easier when it comes to childproofing. Baby gates come down and cabinet locks (thankfully) can come off. But don’t get too comfortable!
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If you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you're not alone. In fact, I'm enjoying a fragrant soy candle right now. Candle sales are up and they're more popular than ever in home decorating, but there are a few things to remember before you light up.... especially if...
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Safety concerns can easily take a backseat amid the rush to stock up on fresh school supplies and fall’s hottest elementary-school fashions. But most parents are surprised to know that school-related accidents account for about 2.2 million injuries each year in children under the age of 14. Happily, many of these are easily preventable....
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Any parent with young children knows that visits away from their childproofed, kid-friendly home can be stressful – sometimes downright unnerving. You can avoid much of this stress – and many potential dangers – by doing a little preplanning with your host and taking along a few portable safety items for on-the-spot childproofing.
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Parents can maintain stylish decor even with a busy toddler at home. It just takes a few sensible decor choices and strategic placement for decorative accents in a room. Choosing decor crafted in more durable materials will help you maintain kid-smart style in any room.
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Shelves of every variety are a decorating and organizing staple that fulfill numerous roles throughout the home, but when a child is introduced to the scene they suddenly become a safety problem! Here are several ways parents can address the safety issues posed by certain types of shelves, plus a few tips for adding...
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