Is Your Baby Outgrowing Her Car Seat?

Should I keep my 12 month old in a rear facing car seat if her feet are touching the back of the car’s seat?  That’s a question we recently received from a mom of a toddler, and as I told this mom, it is a very common question. Parents worry that their little ones...

Stay Safe this 4th of July

When our son, Matthew, was young, the sights and sounds of the 4th of July could send him into a complete tailspin.  He’d cover his ears and bury his face in my lap, crying uncontrollably.  Although fireworks were lots of fun for us, they were way too much stimulation...

Halloween hazards also come in disguise

Kids face real dangers on Halloween night. But not from ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Not even the frightening amounts of sugar in Halloween candy. For parents, the scariest part of Halloween is the hidden hazards of sending your kids out to trick-or-treat at night. The...

Front Seat Safety

I’m 5 feet 1 ½ inches … Am I tall enough for the front seat?” That was the heartfelt question posed to us from 10-year-old Maggie – a plea I’m sure all parents receive on a regular basis from school-age children wanting to ride shotgun like their friends. Despite the...