Apr 17, 2015 | Child Safety
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...
Jun 30, 2014 | Child Safety
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...
Oct 27, 2013 | Child Safety
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...
Oct 23, 2013 | Child 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...
Jul 14, 2013 | Child Safety
Swimming pools are a great way to keep cool during the hot Sarasota summer, but they can be deadly. Several weeks ago I read a story about a little boy from Orlando who had stumbled into his grandmother’s pool and nearly drowned. I remember playing poolside with my...
