Be on the Lookout for Children in Cars
Have you ever wondered if your actions can really make a difference? Last summer, in Huston, a man was walking in the parking lot and spotted a baby crying in a car seat alone in a car. The windows...
View ArticleBike Safety with Safe Kids Grand Forks
At Safe Kids Grand Forks we know there are many great reasons to ride your bike – it offers fun, freedom and exercise, and it’s good for the environment – and we encourage kids and families to ride as...
View ArticleLeave the Fireworks to the Pros
We know fireworks are fun and it’s tempting to try to put on your own show. But this is the time of year when there is a significant increase in the amount of injuries and fires due to the use of...
View ArticleSafe Kids Grand Forks asks you to be a “Roll” Model
We can all play a part in being a “Roll Model” to decrease the risks of bicycle traffic crashes and preventable injuries and deaths. Being A “Roll Model” Means Riding and Driving Focused – never...
View ArticleSummer Safety from Safe Kids Grand Forks
The summer is one of the most exciting times of the year for your kids, but it’s also a time when kids can be at risk for injuries. That’s why Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging all parents and...
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Heatstroke Awareness Day – Friday July 31st
Each year, especially during the summer months, we hear reports of the tragic loss of young children as a result of heatstroke in hot vehicles. If you care about the safety of children follow the...
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Trampoline Safety is Flippin’ Important
If you or your kids love jumping on trampolines (and who doesn’t?), make sure you are jumping safely by following these 5 rules: 1. One at a time Make sure there is only one child on the trampoline. 2....
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Each Year 2,200 Children Die from Preventable Injuries in the Home
Home is a place to relax, play and enjoy spending time with family. There will be minor scrapes and bruises along the way, but too many kids are affected by serious injuries that are often completely...
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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS FROM SAFE KIDS GRAND FORKS
School is almost back in session and many children will be walking to school, home, a friend’s house, a caregivers house, or event just across the parking lot to get into a car. Here are some safety...
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What Every Parent Needs to Know about Teen Driving
Did you know more teens die in motor vehicle crashes than from any other cause? We want parents and teens to remember three things while riding in cars: Buckle Up. Phones Down. Speak Up. Buckle up on...
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Furniture Tip-Overs: A Hidden Hazard In Every Home
“Love you,” I had said to my baby boy, Shane. “Love you,” he said back from his bed as I closed the door to his bedroom for his afternoon nap. Later, I went to wake my baby from his nap as my husband...
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Teaching Teens About Traffic Safety, On Wheels And On Foot.
National Organizations for Youth Safety shares information about youth traffic safety – and what we can do to improve it. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United...
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Playground Safety Tips To Help Your Child Be Injury Free
By Karen Sheehan, MD Injury Free Coalition for Kids When your children go out on the playground make sure you can see them at all times. It is important to remove all drawstrings from their clothes,...
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Heatstroke – It Happens To Busy Parents!
At least 12 U.S. children have died in overheated cars this year, but experts say there are a number of steps that parents can take to prevent such tragedies. Unfortunately, these tragedies happen...
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There might not be a better way to enjoy the summer than taking a dip in the pool with friends and family. Overlooking safety precautions, however, can turn a pleasant day at the pool into a tragedy....
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Bedtime Basics For Babies – Safe Sleep Saves Lives
As a new parent, one of the most important decisions you will make is where your baby will sleep. Thousands of babies die in their sleep every year. At this time, there is no known way to prevent all...
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Child Passenger Safety Week – Car Seats At A Glance
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe. Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car seats helps keep children...
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Coaching Our Kids To Fewer Injuries
A Report on Youth Sports Safety, a national survey commissioned by Safe Kids Worldwide and Johnson & Johnson, reveals misperceptions and uninformed behaviors are all too common, resulting in...
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November Is Child Safety Month
November is Child Safety Month. Follow these 10 safety guidelines from www.momisforever.com to keep your kids safe all year long. 1. Cabinet Locks: Kids can have the latest and greatest toys but they...
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Holiday Cooking Safety
The busy holidays make for great times spent with family and loved ones. Many meals will be shared and children enjoy helping with the preparation of those meals. Here are some cooking safety tips to...
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