Our children thrive on socializing, staying active and having fun. When you combine all three it can create pure joy not only for them, but also for us as parents. One example in obtaining all three is to have your child join an extra-curricular activity. The most popular extracurricular activity for boys, especially in the …
House Fire Safety to Prevent Burns, Injury and Death
A recent tragedy took the lives of three young children in Minnesota. While the story is heart-wrenching, the lesson from this misfortune should be discussed in our homes so it doesn’t happen again. On Sunday, October 4, 2015, three children under the age of 7 were caught in a house fire due to an oven …
Drugged Driving
Fact: Drunk driving is stupid. Fact: Drunk driving is irresponsible. Fact: Drunk driving is dangerous. However, what if we told you that “drugged driving” is equally as stupid, irresponsible and dangerous? Would you believe us? It’s true. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governor’s Highway Safety Association performed a study that proves that …
Hurricane Safety
Living in the south has its perks. The mild temperatures allow front porch solace and sweet tea sipping for the majority of the year. However, when dangerous weather does hit the south, the safety of family, friends and neighbors should be the upmost importance. We have entered hurricane season and we are already feeling remnants …
Slip & Falls As We Age
As we age, there are more and more risks that hover over us. The visits to the doctor seem more frequent. The simple tasks of daily life seem a bit more strenuous. And the accidents that occur can be life changing. For the older generation, the risks of slips and falls become more frequent than …
School Bus Dangers
As parents we entrust our schools, transportation systems and officials to keep our children safe at all times. Unfortunately, accidents happen and we can’t control the unexplainable dangers our children may face. A horrific scene on Monday left a five-year-old kindergartener dead when his own school bus struck him. The accident occurred when the bus …
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Threat
Simple devices hang in our homes to give us a sense of security. We rely on them to keep us safe and notify us when something is wrong. According to the National Fire Protection Association, ninety-six percent (96%) of all homes in the United State have at least one smoke alarm. However, almost five million …
Driveway Safety
We all tend to repeat the same behavior. And for most of us we tend to repeat our daily routine because it is second nature—even comfortable. However, what if those routines are ones we should be paying more attention to? For example, when you leave your house each morning—do you look behind your shoulder even …
Safe Travels on Labor Day Weekend
While school doors have opened, the upcoming Labor Day holiday allows families to take one last mini-vacation before the fall weather hits, extra-curricular activities bombard the calendar and projects at work are nearing their deadlines. The three day weekend is a much needed break for all—especially those who work day in and day out to …
A School’s Responsibility for Injuries or Death
The school year is officially underway! Parents are breathing a bit easier as morning routines have become more efficient; while the kids are becoming more comfortable at school. It is normal for both parents and children to feel a bit jittery as the new school year begins, but hopefully as time passes, all parties will …
Georgia – A Model for Commercial Vehicle Safety
The state of Georgia is being praised by other states for recent efforts to reduce accidents involving trucks. Michigan is one of many states that have recently applauded the peach state for acknowledging the dangers and repercussions of the trucking industry on their local highways. Governor Nathan Deal proposed that the state of Georgia employ …
August is School Safety Month
The summer is coming to a close and schools will be opening their doors. While children are anticipating their new classrooms, teachers and friends—parents are just as excited to get another school year started. The school supplies, extra-curricular activities and after school programs may be at the forefront of our minds, but something else is …
Petextrians: Texting While Walking
Whether you live in small town Georgia or in the big city, your right foot has slammed on the brake a time or two. The reasons are endless but one growing trend is that of petextrians. Yes, you heard that correctly, P-E-T-E-X-T-R-I-A-N-S. A petextrian is an individual who is texting and walking at the same …
Don’t Forget Your Child – Evenflo Car Seats
What if there was a product that could help prevent injury or even death? Would you use it? Would you trust it? Would you rely on it? In the past week, Evenflo released a new car seat to potentially help answer the problem of parents accidently leaving their children in hot cars. The Today Show …
Swimming Pool Safety
Floaties…………….Check Rings……….……..Check Shark Toys………..Check Dolphin Toys……..Check Water Pails………..Check Kick board……..…Check The swim bag is covered and the sunscreen is applied. The sun is shining and the pool is ready to be filled with eager little swimmers. While the basics are covered with toys, sunscreen and snacks for later, the utmost importance should be directed towards …
Top 10 Reasons for Being Pulled Over
The majority of the population doesn’t think twice about getting pulled over when grabbing their car keys for the daily commute to work or even a weekend getaway. Our thoughts are likely somewhere other than where a new speed trap is located, a new construction zone or if a seatbelt checkpoint is being managed up …
Drunk Drivers on July 4th
Americans love celebrating the Fourth of July and for many it has become a staple in our family traditions. Therefore, while all the stars and stripes are going up on in our neighborhoods it is important to touch on how you and your family members can ensure a safe holiday. We have already touched on …
Fireworks Safety
A star spangled spectacular is headed our way in a week and like many Americans, we are looking forward to the early morning parade, backyard barbecue and laughter among friends and family. While these traditions are popular, one we must discuss is that of fireworks. The Fourth of July is always a busy time and …
National Safety Month
The National Safety Council has released a campaign focused on helping save lives and preventing injuries. The council acknowledges the myriad of fears we have throughout our everyday lives and strives to provide education on a variety of topics. Their campaign this year, “What I Live For” is meant to share stories, provide resources, videos, …
Grill Fires and Safety
The sweet smells of summer are here and many of us are already enjoying more outdoor activities. One of those activities involves the grill and whole lot of southern comfort foods. The aromas of a newly lighted grill and fresh hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs bring us back to the good ol’ days of our …
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