It’s one of the most universal battles of childhood: getting kids to layer up when it’s cold outside. Every Spring and Fall, parents will have many conversations that go something like this: “Jamie, put your jacket on.” “But I’m not … Continue reading →
As previously promised, here is our newest resource for parents and teachers: A six page printable coloring book that teaches kids about the dangers of walking on frozen lakes, rivers, or ponds. A handful of kids die this way each … Continue reading →
Should murder be legal? It may seem like a silly question with an equally obvious answer. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t so obvious to the gun lobby, who for many years now have been tirelessly working to redefine cold-blooded killings as … Continue reading →
In Texas, a woman was waiting in the self-checkout line at Walmart. A woman waiting next to her happened to take notice of how “cute” her child was, and apparently decided she’d like to add this tyke to her shopping … Continue reading →
To be a safety advocate is to surround yourself in tragedy on a daily basis. So it’s nice when every once in a while a story comes along that allows us to teach a lesson while still giving readers a … Continue reading →
Most people have seen the Child’s Play movies, featuring a murderous serial-killer reincarnated in the body of an animated Chucky doll. It’s a fictional movie of course, but sometimes science fiction seeps into real life. See if you can guess … Continue reading →
Of all the dirty industries out there, few, if any, are dirtier than the U.S. military. Former military bases are some of the most contaminated sites in America. A buddy of mine who served in Afghanistan says that he and … Continue reading →
Everyone knows that sleep is important for children. It facilitates growth and improves learning, memory and concentration. When kids don’t get enough of it they turn into cranky little monsters. Even subtle deficiencies in sleep can have an impact on … Continue reading →
MRSA, chicken pox, strep throat, pink eye, the flu – children are pretty much a walking Petri dish of potential pathogens. Yet ironically enough, the one dreaded bug every child fears the most is the one that doesn’t actually exist: … Continue reading →
As Lewis Carroll might say, curious and curiouser. That’s the thought that came to mind as I read about the story I’m about to discuss with you. In Houston, Texas, (why do these stories always seem to come from either … Continue reading →
