It’s that time of year again when our kids go back to school. That means traveling to and from school – safely. Florida’s roadways are some of the most dangerous in the nation, but they don’t have to be.
When using and sharing our roadways, whether it be by school bus, car, bicycle, foot, or whether [...]
It’s no surprise, parents can be clueless about how their children behave. I know I got away with a few things as a kid. However, what used to be relatively harmless behavior before the internet now has much broader and more lasting implications.
Online pictures, videos and conversations remain online and can easily be made public. [...]
A recent study found that unintentional poisonings are the third most common cause of hospitalizations for children ages one to four. The culprits can be anything from household cleaning products to prescription medication
Children of that age are more susceptible to poisoning and often do not understand the dangers such substances present. Otherwise harmless substances found [...]
Most every parent has asked the question, “Honey, did you take the (insert personal item here)?” Whether it be jewelry from your dresser, money from your wallet or myriad other items kids may be attracted to, parents often find their children have stolen something. Experts confirm it is extremely common.
Experts also reassure us that we [...]
We’re in the dog days of August now and should take heed of the ramifications of one University’s research on child athletes and hydration.
The study found that child athletes from 9-16 failed to drink enough water to stay hydrated during athletic activity. That problem is exacerbated by the fact that they routinely fail to drink [...]
