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  • Activities, Printables, & Teacher Resources
    • Abuse Prevention Curriculum
      • Abuse Prevention Activities for Kids
    • Bullying Curriculum
      • Anti-Bullying Coloring Pages
      • Bullying Worksheets for Kids
      • Anti-Bullying Activities for Kids
        • The Obituary Writing Exercise: An Anti-Bullying/Social Intelligence Activity
        • Draw Your School: An Anti-Bullying Activity for Kids
        • Anti-Bullying Skits
    • Character Education For Kids
      • Character Education Activities
        • How Others See Me Activity
        • Reasons for Rules: A Class Discussion Activity
      • Character Education Worksheets for Kids
      • Character Education Coloring Pages
    • Child Safety Curriculum
      • Child Safety Activities for Kids
        • Bicycle Safety Activities for Kids
        • Car Safety Activities for Kids
        • Car Safety Songs
        • Danger Spotters Activity
        • Dog Safety Activities
        • Home Safety Activities
        • Stranger Danger Activities for Kids
        • Street Safety Activities for Kids
        • Street Safety Songs
        • Winter Safety Activities
        • Mirror Signaling Activity
      • Car Safety Coloring Pages
      • Child Safety Coloring Pages
      • Child Safety Games
        • Child Safety Board Game
        • The Bad Advice Safety Game for Kids
        • The Ball Chase Safety Game
      • Car Safety Activities
      • Child Safety Worksheets
    • Classroom Safety Posters
    • Culture & Diversity for Kids
      • Multicultural Coloring Pages
      • Multicultural Worksheets for Kids
      • Multicultural Activities for Kids
    • Emotional Intelligence for Kids
      • Feelings, Moods & Emotions Activities for Kids
        • Moods & Emotion Flashcards
        • Classroom Mood & Emotions Chart
        • Music & Emotions
        • Complex Emotions Vocabulary Words
        • An Emotion Sharing Activity For Children
        • Emotional Timeline: A Group Time Activity
        • Emotional Skies (Art)
      • Emotional Intelligence Worksheets for Kids
        • Understanding Emotions Coloring & Workbook
      • Moods, Feelings & Emotions Coloring Pages
      • Moods & Emotions Games
    • Empathy & Kindness
      • Empathy & Kindness Activities for Kids
        • Interview A Classmate Activity
        • Classroom Kindness Chart
        • Kind Acts Dramatic Play
        • Something I Like About …
        • The Needs of Others
      • Empathy & Kindness Worksheets for Kids
      • Empathy & Kindness Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Fire Safety
      • Fire Safety Activities for Kids
        • Fire Safety Songs
        • Firefighter Activities for Kids
        • The Fire Gauntlet Fire Safety Activity
      • Fire Safety Discussion Pictures
        • Firehouse Bedroom Discussion Picture
        • Firehouse Kitchen Discussion Picture
        • Fireman in Full Uniform
      • Fire Safety Coloring Pages for Kids
      • Fire Safety Worksheets
    • Health & Nutrition Curriculum
      • Health & Nutrition Coloring Pages
    • Life Skills for Kids
      • Life Skills Activities for Kids
        • Group Comforting Activity
        • Life on the Roll of a Dice Game
        • Priority Lists
      • Life Skills Worksheets for Kids
      • Life Skills Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Parent Handouts
    • Pictures & Clip Art
      • Fire Safety Pictures & Clip-Art Pictures
      • Police Pictures & Clip Art
      • Water Safety Clip Art
        • Winter Clip-Art
    • Psychology Curriculum For Kids
      • Psychological Perception Word Association Game For Kids
      • Psychology Worksheets for Kids
        • Differing Perceptions Worksheet
        • Emotional ABC’s Workbook for Kids
        • Pain in Perspective Workbook for Kids
      • Perspective Art
    • Self Esteem
      • Self-Esteem Activities for Kids
      • Self-Esteem Worksheets for Kids
      • Self-Esteem Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Social Skills for Kids
      • Activities for Kids
        • The Secret Sleuth Activity: A Secret Sharing Activity For children
        • The Evil Baby: A Social Intelligence Thought Exercise for Kids
        • Gossip Circle Time Group Activity For Kids
      • Social Skills Coloring Pages for Kids
      • Social Skills Worksheets for Kids
      • The Many Mirrors of Truth
      • Wounded Puppies
    • Water Safety for Kids
      • Water Safety Activities for Kids
        • ‘Who’s Drowning?’ Group Time Activity
        • Cliff Diver Water Safety Activity
        • Miniature Beach Activity
      • Water Safety Coloring Pages
      • Water Safety Games for Kids
        • Baby Doll Rescue Game
        • Drowning Mimes
        • Rescue Toss Game
      • Water Safety Worksheets for Kids
  • Blog
  • Books & Publications
    • A Parent’s Guide To Divorce
    • Anxious Children: Anxiety Disorders in Children & Teens
    • Bereaved Children
    • Bullying e-Book for Parents & Teachers
    • Child Maltreatment: A Cross-Comparison
    • Child Mental Health Handbook
    • Child Trauma & Recovery
    • Guns & Society
    • Picky No More: A Guide to Curing Kids of Picky Eating Habits
    • Positive Parenting: Effective Discipline & Behavior Management
    • Stepfamilies: Blending Beautifully
    • Super Siblings: How To Put An End to Sibling Rivalry & Conflict
    • Talking With Kids: A Guide To Better Parent-Child Communication
    • The Family Sleep Handbook
    • The Resilient Mind
    • Toxic Environment: How Chemical Pollution Is Harming Your Family
    • Truth In Medicine: A Book On Pharmaceutical Drugs & Medications
  • Bullying
    • About Bullying
      • Bullying Facts
      • Bullying Trends
      • The Definition of Bullying
      • Why Kids Are Bullied: The Reasons For Bullying
      • Bullying Statistics
      • What is Bullying
      • Victims of Bullying: The Most Vulnerable Youth
      • Why Do Kids Bully?
      • Where Bullying Takes Place
    • Laws & Anti-Bullying Legislation
    • Types Of Bullying
      • Bullying Through Intimidation
      • Emotional Bullying
      • Examples of Bullying
      • Bullying By Spreading Gossip & Rumors
      • Bullying Through Exclusion Or Isolation
      • Physical Bullying & Physical Harassment
      • Verbal Bullying
    • Ages & Stages in Bullying Behavior
      • Bullying In Preschool & Kindergarten
      • Bullying In Elementary School
      • Middle School Bullying (Junior High)
      • High School Bullying
    • Bullies: Who They Are & Why They Bully
      • Bullying By Teachers
      • Aggressive Bullies
      • Queen Bee & Relational Bullies
      • Passive Bullies & Sidekicks
      • The Bully-Victim: When A Child Is Both Victim and Perpetrator
      • Popular Bullies
      • Girl Bullies
      • The Nature & Psychology Of Bullying
    • Causes Of Bullying
    • Effects & Consequences Of Bullying
      • The Psychological & Mental Health Effects of Bullying
      • The Academic Consequences of Bullying
      • Bullying Suicides: When Kids Are Bullied to Death
      • How Bullying Contributes To School Violence
      • Bullying & It’s Consequences
    • Bullying Prevention Information
      • Bullying Prevention: What Works, What Doesn’t
      • School Bullying Prevention
      • Bullying Prevention Education: Some Basic Rules
      • How Parents Can Keep Their Child from Being Bullied
      • Teaching Children About Bullying
    • Solutions for Bullying
      • Confronting A Bully: What You Should & Shouldn’t Do
    • Dealing With Bullies
      • How to Avoid A Bully: Bullying Avoidance Strategies
      • Other Ways to Stop Bullies
    • Helping Bullied Kids
      • Coping Strategies For Bullying
      • Helping A Bullied Youth Understand That Things Get Better
    • Quotes About Bullying
      • Anti-Bullying Quotes
      • Celebrity Bullying Quotes
      • Quotes About Bullies
      • Quotes To Stop Bullying
    • Cyber-Bullying: Online Bullying in the Internet Age
      • Internet Cyber-Bullying Facts
      • Signs & Symptoms Of Cyberbullying
      • Types Of Cyber-Bullying
      • Cyberbullying Prevention: How To Protect Your Child From Internet Bullying
      • What To Do If You Are Cyberbullied
      • How to Stop Cyberbullying
      • Fight Back Against Cyberbullies
      • Helping Children Cope With Cyber-bullying
      • Cyberbullying Statistics
    • Stories About Bullying
    • Experiences With Bullying
    • Bullying Education & Preventions Programs In Schools
    • Bullying Cases & Case Studies
      • Severe Bullying & Extreme Bullying Cases
      • Amanda Cummings Bullycide Case
      • Jon Carmichael Bullying Case
      • Megan Meier Cyber-Bullying Case
      • The Phoebe Prince Bullying Case
    • Bullying Assessment & Intervention: How To Intervene On A Child’s Behalf
      • Signs and Symptoms of Bullying: Clues For Parents
      • How to Report Bullying To A School: Guidelines For Parents
      • How to Tell If Your Child Is A Bully
      • If You Suspect Your Child Of Bullying
      • How To Talk With Kids About Bullying
      • How To Respond If A Child Tells You They Are Being Bullied
      • If Someone Accuses Your Child Of Bullying
    • Bullying Resources
    • References & Bibliography
    • School Bullying
      • School Bullying Statistics
      • School Violence Facts & Statistics
      • Student Survey on School Bullying
      • Bullying Prevention Training For Teachers
      • Recognizing The Signs & Symptoms Of School Bullying
      • Prevent Playground Bullying
      • School Bullying Facts
    • Sexual Bullying
      • The Origins Of Sexual Prejudice & The Reasons For Sexual Bullying
      • How Sexual Prejudice In Culture & Society Promotes Bullying
      • How To Put A Stop To Sexual Bullying
      • Sexual Bullying Stories
      • Sexual Harassment In Schools
      • Bullying Of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender Youth
  • Chemicals & Toxins
    • Toxic Childhood
    • Facts & Statistics About Toxic Chemicals
    • Effects of Toxic Chemical Exposure
      • The Effects of Chemical Exposure During Pregnancy
      • The Effects of Toxic Chemicals On Children
      • Neurotoxins & Chemical Effects on the Brain
      • Toxic Chemicals & Cancer
    • How Harmful Are Everyday Chemicals?
    • Why Children Are More Vulnerable To Toxic Chemicals
    • Air Polution
      • Sources of Air Pollution
      • Air Pollution & Its Effects on Children
      • Air Pollution Statistics
      • Facts About Air Pollution
      • The Health Effects of Air Pollution
      • Types of Air Pollution
      • What’s In Our Air?
    • Water Pollution & Contaminated Water
      • Water Pollution In Rivers, Lakes & Streams
      • What’s in Our Oceans: Toxic Chemical Pollution In Ocean Water
      • The Quality Of Tap Water
        • Drinking Water Facts & Statistics
        • Bottled Water Versus Tap Water
        • Cases Of Water Contamination
        • Lead In Water
        • Safe Drinking Water Tips
        • What’s In Our Tap Water?
        • Arsenic in Water
      • Water Pollution Facts & Statistics
      • Sources of Water Pollution & Chemical Contaminatio
      • Water Pollution Around the World
    • Toxic Schools
    • Home Toxins
    • Chemicals & Toxins In Our Food
      • Mercury in Fish
      • Mercury Levels in Different Types of Seafood
    • Chemicals In Consumer Products
      • Chemicals In Household Cleaning Products
      • Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
      • Toxic Chemicals in Air Fresheners
    • Plastic Chemicals
    • Toxic Toys
    • Chemicals & Toxins In Cigarette Smoke
      • Smoking Statistics
      • Smoking Around Children: The Dangers of Secondhand & Thirdhand Smoke
      • The Effects & Consequences of Smoking Around Children
      • Smoking Around Pets
    • Fracking
      • Fracking Facts & Statistics
      • The Safety Risks & Dangers Associated With Fracking
      • Fracking Accidents & Mistakes
      • Water Contamination from Fracking
      • Toxic Air Pollution From Fracking
      • Adverse Health Effects from Fracking
    • Types of Toxins
    • Arsenic
    • Bishenol-A (BPA)
      • BPA & Its Effects On Children
      • BPA Safety & Health Concerns
      • BPA Studies & Research
    • Lead
      • Lead Poisoning Statistics
      • Sources of Lead Pollution
      • Lead Poisoning & Its Effects On Children
      • Lead in Toys
      • Lead Exposure in Children
      • Lead Facts
      • Lead Poisoning in Children
    • Mercury
      • The Effects of Mercury Exposure
    • Pesticides
      • Pesticide Facts & Statistics
      • The Danger of Pesticides
      • Pesticides In Fruits & Vegetables
      • Pesticide Health Effects
      • Pesticide Exposure
      • Children Exposed To Pesticides
    • A List of Other Harmful Chemicals & Toxins
    • Chemicals Regulation
      • Anti-Pollution Laws & Legislation
    • Toxic Chemical Testing
    • Lobbying By The Chemical Industry
  • Child Abuse & Neglect
    • Basic Principles of Child Maltreatment
      • Abuse In Early Childhood: Preschool & Kindergarten
      • Abuse of Elementary School Children
      • Culture, Perception, & Child Abuse
      • Infants & Toddlers Child Abuse
      • Memory & Child Abuse
      • Scared to Death: The Power of Belief
      • Social and Environmental Influences on Child Abuse
      • Teens & Child Abuse
      • The Power of Belief
    • Dysfunctional Families
      • The Effects & Consequences of Dysfunctional Families for Kids
      • Types of Family Dysfunction
    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Harm From Child Abuse: What Hurts Children
    • Physical Abuse
      • Harm, Effects, & Consequences of Physical Abuse
      • Signs & Symptoms of Physical Abuse
      • What Is Physical Abuse?
      • Children Injured & Killed by Physical Abuse
      • Understanding Physical Abuse
    • Worst Types of Child Abuse
    • Sexual Abuse & Child Molestation
      • Sexual Abuse Prevention: How to Protect Your Child From Molestation
        • Step 1: Raising Sexually Healthy Children
        • Step 2: Healthy Body Awareness
        • Step 3: Teaching Children to Trust Their Instincts
        • Step 4: All About Touches
        • Step 5: Everyday Rules
        • Step 6: A Child’s Rights
        • Step 7: Empowering Your Children
        • Step 8: Coaching & Bribes
        • Step 9: Proper People Perceptions
        • Step 10: Defeating Secrecy
        • Step 11: Asking the Right Questions
        • Step 12: Making Your Child A Hard Target
      • Sexual Abuse Statistics
      • Myths & Facts About Sexual Abuse
      • Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
      • Harm From Sexual Abuse
      • References
      • Signs & Symptoms of Sexual Abuse & Child Molestation
    • Verbal Abuse & Emotional Abuse
      • What Is Verbal & Emotional Abuse?
      • Types of Verbal & Emotional Abuse
      • Prevalence of Verbal & Emotional Abuse
      • Direct & Subtle Attacks
      • Abusive Forms of Emotional or Psychological Control
      • Intimidating Children
      • Humiliating Children
      • Controlling Behavior Tricks
      • Emotional Disregard, Discounting & Trivializing
      • Criticizing, Comparing & Blaming Children
      • Psychological Abuse
      • Effects & Consequences of Verbal & Emotional Abuse
    • Child Neglect
      • Neglected Children
      • Physical Neglect
      • Emotional Neglect
      • Inadequate Attachment
      • Developmental Neglect
      • Neglecting Children’s Physical & Medical Needs
      • Parents Who Overmedicate Kids
      • Unwanted Children
    • Helping Abused & Neglected Kids
    • Shaken Baby Syndrome
      • Cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome
      • Causes & Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome
      • Shaken Baby Syndrome Facts & Statistics
    • Foster Care
      • Behavioral Problems In Foster Children
      • Mental Health Problems In Foster Kids
      • Abuse in Foster Care
      • Over-Medicating Foster Kids
      • Foster Care Kids As Guinea Pigs
    • Child Protective Services (CPS)
      • How Well Does CPS Actually Protect Children?
      • Children Killed in Foster Care State Custody
      • Child Separations: The Effects & Consequences of Removing Kids From Their Home
      • Foster Kids & Health Care
      • When CPS Removes Children Who Are Not Actually Abused
      • Problems With Child Welfare
      • Fixing the Child Welfare System
      • Coaching & Manipulation of Children By CPS Workers
    • Child Abuse Facts & Statistics
    • Fetal Abuse & Neglect
      • Smoking During Pregnancy: Maternal Tobacco Use & It’s Effects on the Baby
      • Maternal Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy
      • Maternal Drug Use & Substance Abuse During Pregnancy
      • Babies Born Addicted To Drugs
      • Stress Exposure & Depression During Pregnancy: The Effects of Stress on Fetal Development
      • Maternal Obesity During Pregnancy & It’s Effects on the Baby
      • Premature Birth & it’s Effects on the Baby
  • Child Development
    • Facts & Statistics on Child Development
    • Stages of Child Development
    • Infant Development
      • Infant Growth & Physical Development
      • Weight Gain Among Infants
      • Motor Development & Large Motor Skills In Infants
      • Your Baby’s Eyesight & Vision Development
      • Infant Thinking & Cognitive Development
      • Your Baby’s Language Development
      • The Social Development of Infants
    • Toddler Development
    • Preschool Development
    • School Age Development (Elementary School; Ages 6-12)
    • Adolescent & Teen Development
    • Growth & Physical Development In Children
      • Boys Versus Girls:: Gender Differences in Children’s Growth & Development
    • Puberty in Children
      • Do teenage girls need a pap smear test?
      • Is it normal for an adolescent boy to develop “breasts?”
      • When Do Children Start Puberty?
  • Child Mental Health
    • Facts & Statistics About Child Mental Health
      • Teen Mental Health Facts & Statistics
      • Common Psychological & Behavioral Problems in Children
    • Why Kids Are Struggling: Causes of Child Psychological & Mental Health Problems
      • How Society is Driving Kids Crazy
        • Nature Deficit & Its Effects on Children
      • Social Media & Child Mental Health
      • The Physical Causes of Mental Illness: How the Body Can Impact the Brain
    • Mental Health Resources for Kids
    • Psychotherapy For Children & Teens
      • Choosing A Therapist For Your Child Or The Family
      • Cognitive Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
      • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
      • Exposure Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Light Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Play Therapy for Children
      • Psychoanalysis & Psychoanalytic Therapy
      • Psychodynamic Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Psychological Therapy for Children
      • Shock Therapy For Children & Teens
      • Stress Debriefing Therapy For Children, Teens, & Families
      • The Potential Dangers of Psychological Therapy
    • Psychiatric Drugs & Behavioral Medication For Children
      • Antidepressants & Suicide Risk In Children & Teens
      • Statistics on Psychiatric & Behavioral Medication Use Among Children
      • How Effective Are Psychological & Behavioral Medications for Children?
      • Antidepressant Use in Children
      • Preschool Children On Psychiatric Medication
      • Side-Effects & Consequences of Antipsychotic Use Among Children
      • Children & Psychiatric Medication
      • Pushing Medication on Kids Who Don’t Need It
      • Over Medicating Children
    • Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders in Children & Teens
      • Defining Nornal Versus Abnormal Behavior in Children
      • Why Diagnosis Is A Matter Of Interpretation
      • Outside Incentives & The Role They Play in Misdiagnosis
      • Blaming Children for Poor Environments
      • Everyone’s Crazy: The Ever Expanding Definitions of Mental Illness
      • Over Diagnosing Children With Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders
      • When Childhood Becomes Pathological
      • If Your Child Is Diagnosed With A Psychological or Behavioral Disorder
      • The Ever-Expanding Definition of Mental Illness
    • Child Mental Health Disorders
    • Anxiety in Children
      • Facts & Statistics About Anxiety in Children & Teens
      • Panic Attacks
      • Types of Anxiety Disorder in Children
      • Social Anxiety & Social Phobia in Children
        • Signs & Symptoms of Social Anxiety
        • Diagnosing Social Phobia in Children and Teens
      • Causes of Child Anxiety: The Reasons for Anxiety Disorders
      • Anxiety Prevention for Kids; Preventing Anxiety in Children
      • Helping Kids With Anxiety
      • Separation Anxiety In Children
        • Signs & Symptoms of Separation Anxiety In Children
        • What causes separation anxiety in children? Reasons for child separation fears, anxiety
      • Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety in Children
      • Anxiety Disorders In Children
    • Attachment Disorders
      • Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
      • Diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
      • Deprivation/Maltreatment Disorder of Infancy
      • Therapy for Children with Attachment Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorder in Children
    • Borderline Personality Disorder in Children & Teens
    • Callous & Unemotional Traits in Children
      • Signs & Symptoms of Callous & Unemotional Behavior in Children
    • Conduct Disorder in Children & Teens
      • Signs & Symptoms of Conduct Disorder in Children & Teens
      • Diagnosis of Conduct Disorder in Children & Teens
    • Cutting & Self Injury Among Children
      • Why Kids Intentionally Hurt Themselves
      • Helping Kids Who Engage In Self-Injury
      • Signs of Self-Injury In Children & Dealing With Self Mutilation
    • Depression in Children & Teens
      • Diagnosing Depression in Children & Teens
      • Facts & Statistics About Childhood Depression
      • How To Tell If A Child Is Depressed
      • Signs & Symptoms of Depression in Children
    • Disturbed Children
    • Eating Disorders in Children & Teens
      • Anorexia in Children & Teens
      • Binge Eating in Children & Teens
      • Boys With Eating Disorders
      • Bulimia in Children & Teens
      • Facts & Statistics On Eating Disorders In Children & Teens
      • Signs & Symptoms of an Eating Disorder in a Child or Teenager
      • What is Atypical Anorexia
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children & Teens
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children & Teens
      • Signs & Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
      • Diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children
    • Runaway Youth
      • Runaway Statistics: Children & Teens
      • Why Kids Run Away
      • Where Runaways Go
      • What To Do If Your Child Runs Away
      • Harboring A Runaway: What To Do If A Runaway Teen Shows Up At Your Home
      • Helping Runaways
    • Schizophrenia in Children & Teens
    • Suicide In Children & Teens
      • Suicide & Suicidal Thoughts In Young Children
      • Teen Suicide Notes
      • How To Intervene To Stop A Youth From Committing Suicide
      • Youth Suicide Prevention
      • Youth Statistics: Suicide Among Children & Teens
      • Talking To Teens About Suicide: Getting Kids To Open Up
      • Causes & Contributors To Youth Suicide
      • Children At Risk For Suicide
      • Helping Suicidal Youth
      • How To Talk A Teen Out Of Suicide
      • Suicide & Suicidal Problems Among Children & Teens
      • Talking To Suicidal Teens
      • Warning Signs For Teen Suicides
      • What To Say & Do When a Youth Says They’re Considering Suicide
      • Why Teens Kill Themselves
    • Tics & Tic Disorders
    • Tourette’s Syndrome
  • Child Safety
    • Facts & Statistics On Child Safety
      • Recreation Related Safety Facts & Statistics
      • School Safety Facts & Statistics
      • Child Murder Facts & Statistics
    • Basic Child Safety
      • Safety Awareness: Becoming A Safety Conscious Parent
      • Common Childhood Risks & Dangers
      • Teaching Without Scaring: Children’s Fears of Safety
      • Teaching Children About 9-1-1 & Important Information
    • Abduction Prevention & Child Abduction
      • Child Abduction Prevention
      • Children Out On Their Own or Home Alone
      • Stranger Danger for Kids
      • Children Snatched From Their Beds At Night: How To Protect From Home Invasion Abduction
      • Teaching Children What Do Do If They Are Lost
      • Abduction Facts & Statistics
    • Bike Safety for Kids
      • Bike Helmets for Kids
    • Camping Safety
    • Car Safety For Kids
      • Child Safety In & Around Cars
      • Child Safety Seat & Booster Seat Guidelines
      • Encouraging Kids To Wear their Seatbelts
      • Common Car Seat Problems
      • Car Window Accidents Involving Children
      • Children Run Over in Driveway Accidents
      • Runaway Car Accidents Involving Children
      • Car, Auto & Pedestrian Safety Facts & Statistics:
        • Car Accident Facts & Statistics
        • DUI & Drunk Driving Statistics
        • Causes of Car Accidents
      • Q: Which Seat in a Car is the Safest in an Accident?
      • Children Left in Hot Cars
    • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
    • Childproofing Your Home
      • Childproofing Bathrooms
      • Childproofing Outdoors & In The Yard
      • Childproofing the Kitchen
      • Childproofing Your Child’s Bedroom & Play Spaces
    • Choking Risks for Children
      • Common Child Choking Hazards
      • Child Choking Prevention: Reducing Choking Risks in Your Home
      • Choking Prevention Safety Rules for Kids
      • Food Choking Hazards for Children
    • Dog Safety for Kids
      • Dog Training Tips for Families
      • The Best Kid Friendly Dogs
      • The Easiest Dogs to Train
      • Choosing a Family Friendly Puppy for Kids
      • Most Dangerous Dog Breeds for Children
    • Fire Safety for Kids
      • Family Fire Safety in the Home
      • Fire Safety Facts & Statistics
      • How Fires Start: The Causes of House Fires
      • Smoke Detectors & Smoke Alarms
      • Teaching Children Fire Safety
      • Fire Safety Plans and Preparation
      • Children Who Play With Fire
      • Escaping A House Fire
      • Fire Prevention
    • Gun Safety For Kids
      • Family Gun Safety
      • Guns That Look Like Toys
      • Talking With Kids About Guns
    • Holiday Safety
      • Face Paint Safety for Kids
      • Safe Trick or Treating Rules for Kids
      • Halloween Safety for Kids
      • Firework Safety
      • Family Safety On the Fourth of July
      • Thanksgiving Holiday Safety
      • Christmas Safety & Hanukkah Safety for Kids
      • Keeping Kids Safe Around the Holidays
    • Home Safety
      • Child Accidents in the Home
      • Safety Around the House Facts & Statistics
      • Fall Hazards in the Home: How to Protect Children From Falls
      • Children Injured by Falling Objects
      • Preventing Burn Injuries Among Children
      • Child Suffocation & Asphyxiation
      • Child Strangulation Risks
      • The Dangers of Window Cords and Window Blinds
      • Child Safety in the Kitchen
      • Children Swallowing Dangerous Objects or Eating Things they Shouldn’t
      • Knowing What To Do If A Child Goes Missing
      • Other Dangerous Things In Your Home
    • Horse Safety For Children
    • Infant Safety
      • Safely Using Infant Car Seats & Infant Carriers
      • Baby Safety for Siblings
      • Pets and Baby Safety
      • Baby Safety Tips
      • Crib Safety for Baby
      • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: the Danger of SIDS
    • Internet Safety
      • Types of Dangers on the Internet
      • Teaching Kids to do Social Networking Safely & Responsibly
      • Internet Safety for Parents
      • Parents Spying On Their Kids Online
      • Internet Safety For Preteens & Little Kids
      • Internet Safety for Teens
      • Protecting Yourself Online: Basic Internet Protection
    • Outdoor & Wilderness Safety
      • Family Hiking Safety & Tips for Hiking with Children
      • Missing The Signs Of Poisonous Snake Bite
      • Tic Bites & Lyme Disease
      • Animal & Wildlife Attacks Facts & Statistics
      • Lightning Safety
    • Playground Safety
      • Childproofing Playgrounds: A Playground Safety Checklist
      • Fall Safety on Playgrounds
    • Poisonous Substances & Accidental Child Poisoning
      • Common Household Poisons
      • The Dangers of Hand Sanitizer
      • How Children Are Poisoned
      • Child Poisoning Prevention Tips for Parents
      • Teaching Children About Poison
      • How to Properly Dispose of Medication
      • Child Poisoning Facts & Statistics
    • Restaurant Safety for Parents
    • School Bus Safety
    • Skateboard and Scooter Safety for Kids
    • Street Safety for Kids
      • How Well Can Children Cross the Road?
    • Stroller Safety for Parents
    • Summer Safety Issues
      • Sunscreen Guidelines for Children
    • Toy Safety for Kids
      • Dangerous Toys
      • Shopping for Safe Toys for Children
    • Train Safety for Kids & Teens
    • Trampoline Safety for Kids
    • Water Safety For Kids
      • Child Drownings
      • Water Safety Facts & Statistics
      • The Importance of Swim Lessons
      • Pool Safety for Kids
      • Boat Safety for Kids & Water Sports
      • Hot Tub Safety
      • Keeping Kids Safe Around Water: Safety Tips for Parents
      • Safe Swimming Rules for Kids
      • Water Safety Rules for Kids
      • Kids & Life Jackets
    • Winter Safety for Kids
      • Ski Safety for Kids
      • Snow Forts & the Danger they Pose to Children
      • Sledding Safety for Kids
      • Safe Driving Tips for Winter
      • Avalanche Safety: How To Survive
  • Children
    • ADD & ADHD in Children
      • ADHD Drugs & Medications
        • ADHD Medication Statistics
        • Do ADHD Drugs Benefit Children?
        • Side Effects from ADHD Medication
      • Causes & Risk Factors for ADD & ADHD
      • Food Dyes & ADHD in Children
      • Managing A Child’s ADHD Symptoms Through Diet
    • Attention Seeking Behavior in Children
      • Dealing with Attention Seeking Behavior
    • Bias In Children
      • How Children Learn Prejudice & Where They Learn It From
      • Prejudice in Children
    • Bragging In Children
    • Disturbing Artwork by Children
      • Talking with Kids about Their Artistic Creations
      • Art Therapy through Drawing Exercises
      • Interpreting a Child’s Artwork
    • Ear Piercing: How to Safely Pierce a Childs Ears
    • Fear In Children
      • Claustrophobia In Children
      • Fear Of Loud Noises In Children
      • Children Afraid of Strangers & Crowds
      • Fearful & Anxious Children: Why Kids Become Fearful
      • How To Deal With A Child’s Fears
      • Are Fears In Children A Sign Of Abuse?
      • Helping Children Overcome Their Fears
      • Fear Of The Dark In Children
      • Fear Of Monsters In Children
      • Fear Of Animals In Children
      • Fear Of Dogs In Children
      • Fear Of Bugs & Insects In Children
      • Common Childhood Fears
      • Children Afraid Of Food
      • Hypochondria & Fear Of Illness In Children
      • Fear Of Bees & Wasps In Children
      • Germophobia & Fear Of Germs In Children
      • Fear Of Heights In Children
      • Children Afraid Of Vomiting, Choking, or Swallowing
      • Children Who Are Afraid Of Water
      • Children Who Fear The Bathtub, Toilet, Or Drains
      • Fear Of Flying In Children & Adults
      • Arachnophobia & Fear Of Spiders In Children
      • Children Who Are Afraid Of People
      • Childhood Fear Of Failure
      • Children Who Are Afraid Of Amputees & People With Disabilities
      • Children Afraid Of People Of Different Races
      • Children Who Fear Clowns Or People In Costumes
      • Children Who Are Afraid of the Doctor
      • Children Who Fear Police & Other People In Uniform
      • Children Afraid Of Thunderstorms & Lightning
      • Fear Of School In Children
    • Friends & Friendship
      • Boy-Girl Friendships
      • Does My Child Have Enough Friends?
      • Helping Your Child / Teen Make Friends
      • Kids Befriending Adults
      • When A Childs Friends Are Mean to Them
    • Helping Children Cope With Failure
    • Perfectionism in Children: Kids Who Try Too Hard
      • Is My Child A Perfectionist?
      • Treating Perfectionism in Children: How To Help Kids Overcome Perfectionism
      • What Causes Perfectionism In Children?
    • Race & Racism Among Children
      • Children & Racism
      • Is Your Child A Racist? A Racism Test for Children
      • References & Bibliography – Race & Racism
      • Teaching Children About Race
      • Teaching Kids About Racism
      • When Children Make Public Comments About Race or Appearance
    • Self Esteem in Children
      • Attitudes That Promote A Positive Self-Esteem In Children
      • Improve Your Child’s Self-Esteem
      • Low Self-Esteem in Children
      • The Self-Esteem Trap: Wrong Ways to Promote Self-Esteem in Children
    • Sex & Children
      • Childhood Crushes
      • How To respond to Children’s Sexual Play or Behavior
      • How To respond to Children’s Sexual Play or Behavior
      • Kids Viewing Porn
        • Is It Harmful for Kids to View Pornography?
        • Talking to Kids about Porn
      • Nudity & Its Effects on Children
      • Sexual Behavior In Children
      • Sexual Behavior In Children
      • Sexual Play Among Children
      • Sexual Play Among Children
      • Erections In Children
      • Sexting Among Children & Teens
        • Talking To Kids About Sexting
        • Why Kids Sext
        • What to do if you suspect your child is sexting
      • The Importance of Raising A Sexually Healthy Child
      • Masturbation in Children
      • References & Bibliography
    • Sleep Issues In Children
      • Why Sleep Is Important For Children
        • Sleep Deprivation & Its Effects on Children
      • Child Sleep Facts & Statistics
      • Sleep Guidelines & The Recommended Hours of Sleep For Children
      • Sleep Anxiety In Children
      • Sleep Apnea in Children
      • Babies & Sleep
        • Baby Sleep Patterns & Typical Infant Sleep Schedules
        • Bed Sharing With Baby: The Benefits & Dangers Of Co-sleeping
        • Getting Your Baby To Sleep Better
        • Getting Your Baby To Sleep In A Crib
        • Getting Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night
        • Sleep Training For Babies
      • Bed Times For Children
      • Bedtime Routines: Child Sleep Solutions For A Better Bedtime
      • Better Naps & Naptimes for Children
      • Children Who Talk In Their Sleep
      • Dealing With Kids Who Don’t Want To Sleep
      • Getting Kids To Sleep
        • Helping Children Fall Asleep: Some Tricks & Techniques
        • How Technology Can Disrupt Sleep
        • Using Melatonin To Help A Child Sleep
      • Getting Kids To Sleep In Their Own Bed
      • Insomnia In Children
      • Night Terrors In Children
      • Nightmares In Children
      • Restless Leg Syndrome In Children
      • Sleep Disturbances In Children
      • Sleep Paralysis In Children & Nightmare Visits
      • Sleep Problems In Children
      • Sleep Studies For Children
      • Sleep Training For Children
      • Sleepwalking In Children
      • Snoring In Children
      • Teens & Sleep
    • Sports & Children
      • Child Injuries from “Checking” in Youth Hockey
      • Facts & Statistics on Youth Sports
      • Overuse & Repetitive Strain Injuries in Young Athletes
      • Sex & Gender in Youth Sports
      • Weight Training & Strength Training Among Children & Teens
      • When A Coach Won’t Give Your Kid Enough Playing Time
      • Youth Sports Training
    • Stress in Children
      • Types of Childhood Stress
      • What Causes Children Stress?
      • Signs & Symptoms of Stress in Children
  • Death, Grief, & Loss
    • Talking to Kids About Death
    • Explaining Death to Children
    • Death & It’s Effects On Children
    • Grief Assessment for Children
    • Children & Death
    • Death, Grief & Bereavement Resources for Kids
    • The Death of A Parent
    • Children and Funerals
    • Grief Symptoms in Children
    • Grief Disorders In Children
    • Answering A Child’s Questions About Death
      • Does it hurt to die?
      • When will I feel better? When will the hurt go away?
      • Does (the deceased) Miss Me?
      • Children’s questions like “Where’s Daddy?” or “When Is Mom Coming Back?”
      • What Happens When You Die?
    • Grieving Children
    • Death of A Pet
    • Helping Kids Cope With Grief & Loss
    • The Death of A Grandparent
  • Divorce
    • Divorce Facts
    • Divorce Statistics
    • Children & Divorce
      • Beyond the Fairy Tale: Myths About Kids & Divorce
      • Does Divorce Help or Hurt Children?
      • What Kids Will Worry About During Divorce
      • How Children Experience Divorce
      • Child Divorce Symptoms & How Kids React To Divorce
      • Divorce & It’s Effects On Girls
      • Teens & Divorce
      • Toddlers & Divorce
      • Preschool Children & Divorce
      • Infants & Divorce: How Babies Experience Parental Separation
      • How Children Feel About Their Parents’ Divorce
      • Elementary School Children & Divorce
      • Divorce & It’s Effects On Boys
    • Deciding When to Divorce
      • Reflecting Upon Divorce: Question to Ask Yourself Before Divorcing
      • Alternatives To Divorce: Rethinking the Marriage Arrangement
      • What Divorce Is, & What It Isn’t
      • Reasons For Divorce
      • Making The Decision To Divorce
      • Creating A Checklist Of Your Reasons for Divorce
    • Divorce & It’s Effects On Children
      • Divorce & Its Impact & Consequences On Children
      • When Kids Grow Up: Adult Children of Divorce
      • The Economic Consequences of Divorce
      • The Quality Of Parenting After A Divorce
      • How Divorce Impacts Parent – Child Relationships
      • Divorce-Related Stress & Its Effects On Children
      • Divorce Conflict & How It Affects Kids
    • Divorce Help For The Entire Family
      • Helping Children Cope With Divorce
      • Comforting Children Of Divorce
      • Helping Kids Deal With Divorce
      • Dealing With A Child’s Emotions During Divorce
      • Support For Children of Divorce
      • How To Cope With Divorce
      • How To Deal With Divorce
      • Overcoming Feelings Of Hurt In A Divorce
      • Why You Should Stop Blaming Your Partner For The Divorce
      • Dealing With Feelings Of Loss After A Divorce
      • Healing From Divorce: The Recovery Process
    • Talking To Children About Divorce
      • How to Tell Children About Divorce
      • Comforts & Reassurances To Offer Children During Divorce
      • Explaining Divorce to Children
      • Discussing Divorce With Children
      • Questions Children May Ask About Divorce
    • Divorce Mistakes Parents Make
      • The Nasty Divorce & Why Parents Should Work To Avoid It
      • Parental Dependency On Children After Divorce
      • Children As Witnesses To Divorce Conflict
      • Carless Statments: Hurtful Things Parents Say During Divorce
      • Fighting Through The Kids
      • Insulting the Other Parent Amidst A Divorce
    • Parental Alienation
      • How Parents Brainwash their Children
      • The Effects & Consequences of Parental Alienation
    • Process of Divorce
      • Legal Separation & Divorce
      • Grounds for Divorce
      • Preparing For Divorce
      • Alimony in Divorce
      • Steps Of Divorce
      • The Cost Of Divorce
      • Money Problems Or Financial Issues That Might Arise From Divorce
      • Questions About Divorce
      • When Others Pick Sides During A Divorce
      • Divorce Legal Terms
    • Types of Divorce
      • Fault Versus No Fault Divorce
      • Divorce Arbitration
      • A Summary or “Simple” Divorce
      • Collaborative Divorce
      • Divorce Mediation
      • Divorce Court & Litigation (i.e., Traditional Divorce)
      • Additional Considerations About the Divorce Proceedings
      • The Difference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce
    • Child Custody Arrangements, Decisions & Living Arrangements
      • Common Child Custody Questions
      • Types of child custody
      • Child Custody Guidelines & Considerations: What’s Best For Your Kids
      • Determining Child Custody: Factors That Play A Role In Custody Decisions
      • Special Custody Evaluations
      • Determining Child Custody of Non-Biological Children or Stepkids
      • Child Custody Advice
      • Parenting Plan
    • Child Support Information
      • Alternate Or Supplement Child Support
      • How Child Support Is Determined
      • Common Child Support Questions
      • Child Support Deductions & Allowances
    • Divorce Advice
    • How to Choose A Divorce Lawyer
    • Life After Divorce
      • Family Types & Family Structure After Divorce
      • Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce
      • Starting Over After Divorce
      • Dating Again After Divorce
      • Cohabiting with Kids: What You Should Consider
    • Parenting After Divorce
      • Effective Co-Parenting After a Divorce
      • Adjusting To Life As A Single Parent
      • Spoiling Children After Divorce
      • Child Behavior Problems After Divorce
    • Child Visitation & Parenting Time
      • Making Visitation Routines Easier On Kids
      • When Children Cry Or Fuss About Visitation
      • Rules and Guidelines for Child Visitation
      • Visitation Etiquitte: The Do’s & Don’ts Of Visitation
      • Visitation Mistakes Parents Make
    • Divorce Coloring Pages for Kids
    • Divorce Activities for Kids
      • The Divorce Story Project
      • Dictation Stories About Divorce
      • Bedtime Storytelling Sessions
  • Domestic Violence & Abuse
    • Children & Domestic Violence
      • Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
      • Domestic Violence & Its Effects on Children
      • Children Living In Violent Homes
    • Facts & Statistics On Domestic Violence
    • Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
      • Talking To Victims of Domestic Violence
      • What To Do To Stop Domestic Violence
  • Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction
    • Signs & Symptoms of Drug and/or Alcohol Use in Children & Teens
    • Statistics on Drug Use Among Children & Teens
      • Teen Drinking Statistics
      • Marijuana Statistics: Children & Teens
      • Prescription Drug Statistics: Children & Teens
      • Teen Smoking Statistics
      • Teen Vaping Statistics
    • When Kids Start Using Drugs & Alcohol
      • Drug & Alcohol Use Among Little Kids
      • Which Kids Are Most At Risk for Using Drugs & Alcohol
      • Why Kids Use Drugs & How They Get Started
    • Teens & Prescription Drug Abuse
    • Talking To Kids About Drugs & Alcohol
      • How To Talk With Kids About Drugs
    • Drug Prevention Education: What Works, What Doesn’
    • Kids Smoking & Vaping
  • Facts & Statistics
    • Childhood Poverty
  • Family
    • Military Families
    • Moving to a New Home
    • Stepfamilies
      • Telling Children You’re Getting Married
      • Stepfamily Statistics
      • Stepfamily Problems & Challenges
      • Dealing With Stepchildren
      • Disciplining Stepchildren
        • Punishing Stepchildren
        • How To Discipline Stepchildren
      • Conflict With Stepchildren
      • Problems With Stepchildren & Common Stepfamily Problems
      • Bad Stepparents
      • Bad Stepkids: The Bratty, Misbehaved Stepchild
      • Successful Blended Families
      • Meeting Your Partner’s Children
      • Marrying With Children
      • Planning A Honeymoon With Children
      • Starting A Stepfamily
      • Stepfamily Living Arrangements
      • Stepfamily Planning Checklist
      • Financial Planning Checklist for Stepfamilies
      • Making Your Stepfamily Work
      • Stepfamily Relationships
      • Dealing With Your Partner’s Ex
      • Dealing With Grandparents
      • Dealing With Step-Grandkids: A Guide for New Step-Grandparents
      • Stepfamily Conflict
      • Stepfamily Counseling, Therapy, & Support Groups
      • Parenting In Stepfamilies
      • Step-Parenting
      • Becoming A Stepparent
      • Understanding Your Stepchildren
      • Avoiding Common Stepparenting Mistakes
      • Dealing With Teenage Stepchildren
      • Stepparenting Advice
      • Step-Parent Rights, Privileges, & Responsibilities
      • Stepchild Adoption
      • Stepparent Child Custody & Visitation Rights
      • Bonding With Stepchildren
      • Communicating With Stepchildren
      • Talking To Stepkids
    • Grandparents
      • Quotes for & About Grandparents
    • Family Life Today
      • Family Time Facts & Statistics
      • Family Structure & Dynamics
      • The Cost of Raising Children
      • Marriage Facts and Statistics
      • Marriage and Family Attitudes
      • Facts & Statistics About Raising Children
      • Work & Family Life: Facts & Statistics
      • Statistics on Family Finance & Money Issues
      • Low Income Family Statistics
    • Family Meetings
      • Tips, Rules & Guidelines for Family Meetings
      • What To Discuss During Family Meetings
      • To Resolve Disputes Between Siblings Or Other Family Members
      • Addressing Discipline Problems At Family Meetings
      • Using Family Meetings for Education and Enlightenment
      • Activities for Family Meetings
    • Family Conflict
      • When Parents Argue or Fight In Front Of Kids
      • Talking To Kids About Parental Fighting
  • First-Aid & CPR
    • Allergic Reactions in Children
    • Broken Bones In Children
    • Child Head Injuries
    • Choking & the Heimlich Maneuver
    • Choking First-aid
    • CPR: Basic Information
    • Ears & Nose: Kids Sticking Things Into Those
    • Eye Injuries & First-aid
    • First Aid For Snake Bites
    • First Aid Kits
    • First-aid for Animal Bites
    • Insect Bites & Stings
    • Poisoning First-aid
    • Responding To An Emergency: How to Assess An Emergency Scene
    • Infant CPR: Performing CPR on a Baby
    • Child CPR: How To Perform CPR On A Child
    • Performing Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation on an Infant
    • Performing Mouth To Mouth Resuscitation On A Child
    • Hypothermia & Frost Bite
    • Heat Stroke
    • Treating A Bad Sunburn
    • Dehydration in Children
    • First-Aid for Cuts & Bleeding
    • Recognizing Signs of Shock
    • First-Aid For Burns
    • What To Do If A Child Knocked Out Tooth
    • Spider Bites
    • First-Aid For Seizures In Children
  • Food & Food Safety
    • Food Expiration Dates & Best-By Dates
    • Food Poisoning & Food-borne Illness
      • Food Poisoning Facts & Statistics
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella
      • What Causes Food Poisoning
    • Food Safety Myths & Facts
    • Food Safety Tips & Guidelines
    • GMO (Genetically Modified) Foods
      • Are Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods Safe?
      • Cloned Meat: Is It Safe?
      • Genetically Modified Meat
      • Safety Concerns & Possible Dangers With Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods
      • The Benefits of Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods
    • How Long Will Food in the Refrigerator Keep During A Power Outage?
    • Pesticides on Fresh Produce
    • Picnic Safety: Avoiding Food Poisoning on Picnics
    • References & Citations
    • Safe Food Preparation Tips
    • Safely Storing Leftovers
    • Sugar
      • Artificial Sweeteners & Their Health Effects
      • Does sugar Make Kids Hyper?
      • Does Too Much Sugar Turn Children Into Violent Criminals?
      • Types of Sugar
  • GMO Food Citations & References
  • Guns & Gun Violence
    • Gun Statistics in the United States
      • Children & Gun Violence
      • Gun Crime Statistics
      • Gun Violence Facts & Statistics
      • Women & Guns
    • Kids committing gun crimes
    • Politics of the Gun Debate In America
      • What Americans Think About Guns
      • The Gun Lobby: A Look At Gun Lobbying in the United States
    • How Criminals, Kids, & the Mentally Ill Get Guns
    • Gun Laws & Legislation
      • Gun Background Checks
      • The Gun Loophole
      • Concealed Weapons Permits
      • Stand Your Ground Laws (i.e., Murder & Get Away With It Laws)
      • Guns On College Campus
    • Gun Accidents: How They Happen & Why
      • Concealed Weapon Gun Accidents
      • Deadly Celebratory Fire
      • People Accidentally Using Guns Against A Family Member
      • Child Gun Accidents
    • Protection & Self-Defense with Guns: Myth vs. Reality
      • If They Only Had A Gun
      • Defending Yourself With A Gun: Fantasies Clash With Reality
      • Concealed Weapons for Self Defense
      • Missing Your Target: Shooting Someone Else by Mistake
      • Guns As Self-Defense Against Animals
      • Defending Yourself Without A Gun
      • Self Defense? Not So Much: A Look At “Justifiable Homicide”
    • How Guns Are Actually Used
    • Gun Tragedies
    • Crazy Gun Owners
    • A Look At Who Commits Gun Crimes
    • Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Psychopaths
    • Gun Crimes Committed by Concealed Weapon Carriers
    • Guns & Gun Crime: Do More Guns Equal Less Crime?
    • More Guns, Less Crime? Do Gun-Carry Laws Make Our Communities Safer
    • Mass Shootings & the Role Guns Play
    • Less Guns = Less Crime: The Effectiveness of Gun Control Laws
    • How Gun Owners Endanger the Community
      • Gun Carelessness & Irresponsible Gun Use
    • Kids Bringing Guns To School
  • Health & Medical
    • Allergies
      • Allergies in the Classroom: School or Child Care Centers
      • Allergy Deaths in Children
      • Allergy Facts & Statistics
      • Pets & Allergies
      • Preventing Allergies
    • Antibiotics
      • Types of Antibiotics
      • Side Effects of Antibiotics
      • The Over-Use of Antibiot
      • Taking Antibiotics: Guidelines for Using Antibiotics Wisely
      • Antibiotic Resistance
      • Rates of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
    • Asthma In Children
      • Physical Activity & Exercise In Kids With Asthm
      • Preventing Asthma
      • Facts & Statistics About Asthma in Children
    • Concussions in Children & Teens
      • Signs of a Concussion In Children & Teens
      • Concussion Symptoms In Children & Teens
      • Concussion Diagnosis
      • What To Do If You Suspect A Child Has A Concussion
    • Dental Health & Hygiene for Kids
      • Dental Care for Infants & Toddlers
      • Teaching Kids About Dental Health
      • Preventing Cavities In Kids
      • Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth
      • Proper Brushing Techniques For Kids
      • Fear Of The Dentist In Children
      • Making Dentist Appointments Easier On Kids
      • Facts & Statistics About Kids & Dental Health
      • Child Dental Development
    • Ear Infections In Children
      • Ear Tube Surgery In Children
      • Swimmer’s Ear (Ear Infections Caused By Swimming)
      • Treating a Child’s Ear Infection
      • Preventing Ear Infections
      • Signs & Symptoms of Ear Infection In Children
    • Fevers In Children
    • Flu (Influenza)
      • Bird Flu (H5N1)
      • Flu Facts & Statistics
      • Flu Shots & Vaccines
      • Kids Killed by the Flu
      • Signs & Symptoms of the Flu
      • Swine Flu (H1N1)
      • The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
      • Treatment for the Flu
    • Germs & Hygiene
      • Air Quality On Commercial Jets: How Safe is the Air on an Airplane?
      • How Germs Spread Illness
      • How Long Do Germs Stay Active On Money
      • Soap & Hand Sanitizer
      • Teaching Children Proper Hand-Washing Techniques
    • Illness & Infections
      • Diphtheria
      • Facts & Statistics About Viruses
      • HIB
      • HIV / AIDS
        • HIV-Positive Kids At School
      • Mad Cow Disease
      • Measles
        • Facts & Statistics on Measles
        • Measles Outbreaks
        • The Risks, Side-Effects & Consequences of Measles
      • Meningococcal Disease
      • MRSA
      • Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
      • Rabies
      • Strep Throat
      • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
      • Viruses & Viral Infections
    • Nausea & Vomiting In Kids
    • Sick Kids
      • Cold Treatments
      • Common Colds
      • Cough & Cold Medicines
      • How To Keep Your Children & Family From Getting Sick
    • Ticks, Lyme Disease, & Other Tick-Transmitted Infections
      • Alpha-Gal Syndrome
      • Lyme Disease
      • What To Do When Removing Tics
    • Vaccines and Vaccinating Your Children
      • Adverse Effects & Side Effects From Vaccines
      • Child Vaccination Schedule
      • Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
      • HPV & the HPV Vaccine
      • Myths & Facts Aboul Vaccines
      • Reference & Bibliography for our Vaccination informations
      • Taking Kids to get their Shots & Vaccinations
      • The Dangers of Skipping Vaccinations
      • The Debate over Vaccine Safety
      • The Importance of Vaccines
      • Vaccination Tips & Guidelines for Parents
      • Vaccine Facts & Statistics
      • Vaccine Hysteria & Conspiracy Theories
    • Medicine & Prescription Drugs
      • Prescription Medication Statistics
      • Medical Drug Testing & Drug Research
      • Bias In Medical Research
      • How Drugs & Medications Are Approved
      • Children & Medication
        • Getting Kids To Take Their Medicine
      • Deadly Medicine: People Killed By Prescription Medication
    • Seizures In Children
      • Febrile Seizures
    • Motion Sickness in Children
  • Healthy Lifestyles: Diet, Exercise, & Obesity
    • Effects & Consequences of Childhood Obesity
      • Child Obesity As Child Abuse
      • How Obesity Is Killing Kids – Literally
      • Lost Life & Premature Death Due to Obesity
      • The Decreased Quality of Life Among Obese Children & Individuals
      • The Increased Risk of Chronic Pain & Injury in Overweight or Obese Children
      • The Risk of Diabetes in Overweight & Obese Children
      • The Psychological Effects of Being Overweight or Obese
    • Vitamins & Minerals
      • Foods Rich in Natural Vitamins & Nutrients
      • Vitamin B12
      • Vitamin D Deficiency in Children
    • BMI (Body Mass Index)
    • Calories & Children
      • Calories in Kids’ Meals
    • Diets for Children
    • Symptoms of Childhood Obesity: The Problems Experienced by Overweight Children
  • Help Us Help Kids
    • Free Syndicated Articles
      • Free Children & Child Development Articles
        • Childhood Fears That Drive Parents Crazy
        • Missing Links & the Search for Autism’s Causes
        • Protecting Your Kids From The Dangers Of Sesame Street
      • Free Divorce Articles
        • Financial Planning After Divorce
      • Free Health & Medical Articles
        • Bacteria Act Selflessly in Their Battle Against YOU!
        • Does Too Much Turn Children Into Violent Criminals?
      • Free Child Safety Articles
        • All It Takes Is One
        • Thirty Crazy Things You Never Thought You’d Have To Tell Your Children
        • When Firefighters Go Bump in the Night
        • Toy Guns for Grown-Ups
    • Free Promotional Coloring Sheets
  • Kid’s Books
    • A Tale for Tough Times
    • Be Safe With Water: A Water Safety Book for Toddlers
    • Whispers Within A Rainbow
    • Making Fun Of Einstein: A Kids Book About Bullying
    • Tell Me Little Bear: An Abuse Prevention Book For Kids
    • How To Not Get ‘Runned’ Over, A Street Safety Book For Kids
    • Water Safety Book for Kids
  • Kids Academy: Online Lessons & eBooks for Kids
    • Beauty & Body Image
      • We’re All Insecure
    • Character Education for Kids
      • The Tale of the Two Wolves
    • Family Life
    • Me, Myself, & I: Self-Identity & Self-Esteem
      • A Fish Out of Water
    • Sharing & Social Responsibility
      • That’s Not Fair
    • Bike & Skating Safety for Kids
      • Helmet Head
    • Car & Street Safety Lessons for Kids
      • How Not To Get Runned Over
      • Why Do We Wear Our Seatbelts
    • Child Safety Lessons for Kids
      • How To Get Away From A Stranger
      • Is This A Toy eBook
      • Lost
      • Street Smart Kid eBook
    • Fire Safety Lessons for Kids
      • Be Safe With Fire eBook
      • In A Fire eBook
      • The Day My House ‘Catched’ Fires eBook
      • The Not-So-Scary Firefighter Mini eBook
      • The Sound of Smoke
    • Fun Stories for Kids
      • The Day A Dinosaur Followed Me Home
    • Life Skills for Kids
      • The Fly in the Window
    • Race & Racism
      • Skin Deep
    • Water Safety Lessons for Kids
      • Be Safe With Water
    • Winter Safety
      • Diane’s Dangerous Decision
  • Mass Shootings & School Shootings
    • Facts & Statistics On School Shootings
    • Video Games & Mass Shootings
  • Media & Technology
    • Digital Addiction
      • What Is Digital Addiction?
      • Digital Addiction Facts & Statistics
      • Signs & Symptoms of Digital Addiction
    • Children & Television
      • The Effects of Television on Children
      • Violence on TV
    • Kids & Smartphones
      • Facts and Statistics On Teens & Smart Phones
      • Getting A Child Their First Smart Phone
      • Smartphone Rules for Children & teens
    • Video Games
      • Statistics on Kids & Video Game
      • Video games & their effects on children
      • Violence in Video Games
    • Facts & Statistics on Media & Technology Use By Children & Teens
  • Money & Finance
    • Debt Collection
      • Debts Owed By Dead Family Members
      • How To Deal With Debt Collectors
      • Questions & Answers About the Debt Collection Process
      • Unethical or Illegal Debt Collection Tactics
      • Problems with Debt Collectors
    • How to Reduce Your Family’s Heating Bills
    • Information on Safe Deposit Boxes
    • How to Avoid Gift Card Scams
    • Money Problems & Financial Hardships
      • Children & Home Foreclosure
      • Birthdays, Holidays, & Gift Giving On A Budget
      • Home Foreclosure: What Every Family Needs To Know
      • Helping kids Cope With Financial Hardship
      • Fighting the Stigma Associated with Poverty and Financial Hardship
      • Ways for Families to Deal with Financial Stress
      • Family Treasure Hunts
      • References for Money Problems & Hardships
      • Financial Anxiety In Kids
      • How Financial Stress Impacts Children & Their Family
      • Talking To Kids About Financial Hardships & Family Money Problems
      • Getting Through Money Problems: Why Your Children Can Survive This, and You Can Too
      • Feeling Like You Failed As A Provider
      • How Kids Really Feel About Their Parents’ Work Situation
      • Home Foreclosures & Its Effects On Children
  • Parenting
    • Overprotective Parenting & How It Harms Children
      • What Is Overprotective Parenting?
      • Anxious & Overprotective Parents
      • Micro-managing Helicopter Parents
      • Overprotection Through Parental Censorship
      • Learning to Let Go: How To Become A More Relaxed Parent
    • Balanced, Authoritative Parenting
    • Parenting Resources
    • Parenting Quotes
      • Fatherhood Quotes
      • Celebrity Parenting Quotes
      • Comforting Parenting Quotes foe Parenting
      • Expert Parenting Quotes
      • Humerus & Funny Parenting Quotes
      • Humorous Quotes About Mothers
      • Parenting Philosophy Quotes
    • Sibling Relationships & Parenting Siblings
      • Sibling Animosity: What To Do When Kids Express Hatred Towards Their Brother Or Sister
      • Sibling Cruelty
      • Sibling Rivalry & Jealousy
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Winter Holiday Safety Tips

Keep Your Child Safe.org Posted on December 5, 2023 by adminDecember 5, 2023

As the holiday season rolls around, usually the last thing on a parent’s mind is safety. There is shopping to do, preparations to prepare, and depending on your situation, mustering enough spare energy to survive a visit from the in-laws. … Continue reading →

Posted in Winter safety | Tagged carbon monoxide, children, Christmas, fire, fire alarm batteries, holiday, safety, space heaters, winter

Does your house have CO2 detectors?

Keep Your Child Safe.org Posted on December 1, 2022 by adminDecember 1, 2022

Working smoke alarms are a must for any safety conscious parent, but many parents overlook another danger that also becomes more common at this time of the year: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Every year this invisible and odorless gas kills around … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Medical, home safety | Tagged carbon, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, CO2 detectors, CO2 poisoning, home, silent killer.

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