Category Archives: Safety Tips

Dangers of Button Batteries and Youngsters: Tragic Death of Toddler Serves as a Reminder

Three generations of an Oklahoma family celebrated together this holiday season, all in seemingly good -->

The Scary Truth about Moms and Car Seats

In a recent car seat safety study conducted by the director of Oregon’s Doernbecher Children’s -->

CSX Locomotive Fire in Kingston, NY

The Kingston Fire Department responded to reports of a train fire on Friday, December 14th. -->

Thousands Affected by Power Outage, Details and How to Prepare for Next Time

In the early hours of Saturday, December 5th thousands of New York, Pennsylvania, and New -->

Are Your Children Playing with Toxic Toys?

The last thing we want as parents is to provide our kids with toys or -->

5 Things 2015 Taught Us about Safety & Well Being

As the 2015 holiday season has officially commenced it seems appropriate to take a look -->

A Black Friday Shopper’s Guide to Safe Shopping

While some are home cleaning and recovering from the turkey and stuffing others are getting -->

Halloween 2015- Safety Tips Every Parent Should Read

As you gear up for Halloween this year be sure to brush up on your -->

When Hiking This Fall Keep and Eye Out For These 5 Poisonous Berries

Did you know that several berries that look innocent (and tasty) could actually be deadly? -->

Learning Starts at Home: Back To School Safety

It’s that time of year again, back to school! While you’re busy stocking up on -->

5 Apps Your Teenager Should Have

Believe it or not there are some benefits to your teen having their cell phone -->

Lifesaving Information about Dry Drowning vs. Secondary Drowning

What is Dry Drowning? Dry drowning is when a small amount of water is ingested, -->

Silent Drowning, Important Information for Parents:

A new study suggests what you think you know about drowning could be wrong. Many -->

Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning

The word “Tornado” invokes fear in most of us. Just this week the National Weather -->

It Only Takes 2 Inches of Water for a Tragedy to Occur

When your child is in a pool, or in other large bodies of water, you’ve -->

Pool Safety Tips

After a long, cold winter it’s time to have some fun in the sun. This -->

Hiking in New York State

Another tragic death on hiking trails in upstate NY has sparked conversation: how safe are -->

What You Need To Know About The Takata Airbag Recall

Takata Corporation, a Japanese airbag manufacturer that provides airbags for big names like Ford, BMW, -->

Does Your Child Know What to do in an Emergency?

In an ideal world no child would ever have to navigate through an emergency situation -->

Summer Storm Tips

While thunderstorms can occur year round, they are most prevalent in spring and summer months. -->

Tick Safety

The New York State Depart of Health is continuously investigating the spread of Lyme disease -->