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ATV Safety Concerns - Tougher Laws Needed?
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) are an enjoyed activity for many. There are many trails, forests and open land to enjoy while riding an ATV. As with all vehicles, there are safety concerns to consider. ATV Safety and specifically ATV safety for children is a highly debated topic for several reasons. The most important being the risk of injury involved to children and adults who operate and ride ATVs. Click For Full Story
Water Safety Isn't Always About Swimming Pools
Although many children drown in their own backyards every year there is another risk associated with children and water that is sometimes taken for granted or over looked. Open bodies of water can pose a serious threat, the level of the water can change quickly leading to safety concerns for officials and parents all over the world.
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Tips For Purchasing Used Toys
Children's toys are not only good for keeping a child entertained but toys can also effect a child's metal development. Have a selection of toys is important for your child., however, many children quickly out grow their toys. Here are some excellent tips for purchasing toy second hand to save money while still providing a vareity of different toys for your child to play with.
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Sun Safety and Sun Protection
Many skin cancer occurrences we suffer from when we are adults are directly linked to the sunburns we receive as children. There are many different reasons why we get sunburns and sometimes even when we're using sun safety products. To find out what we do wrong and the best brands on the market today Click Here.
Where you live can effect your Sun Safety Knowledge
The American Academy of Dermatology recently released the results of a large study that looked at where in the United States people were most knowledgeable about sun safety. The cities of Hartford, Salt Lake City and Denver did among the best regarding sun safety whereas Cleveland, Chicago and Pittsburgh showed less understanding and awareness about sun safety. Click Here For Our Full Story
Swimming Pool Season is Upon Us: Safety Before Swimming
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) has an excellent concept called "layers of protection" to prevent drownings and keep children safe.
Unfortunately with pool season hitting high season shortly, we will hear about a child who will drown either in their own pool, in a neighbour's pool or
at a community facility. Each and ever one of these incidents is a preventable accident and we encourage all pool owners and parents who will have children
swimming at family or friends pool to take a few minutes and ensure safety measures are in place.
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