No matter the season it is always important to remember the dangers of the sun be very dangerous to a person. We’ve gathered today a collection of sun safety tips to keep you and your family safe. 1. Sunburn Instruction Sheet from KidsHealth.Org An informative sheet on the signs and symptoms, what to do, and [...]
Read MoreSafety Apps- Part Two (Children)
We’re continuing with Part Two of our series on safety apps. This time we’re focusing on safety apps that keep our children safe. Below you will find a list of safety apps for children. Let us know in the comments what apps you use for the safety of your children and let us know which [...]
Read MoreSafety Apps- Part One (Apps for Adults)
Let’s face it… there’s always “an app for that” and that includes safety. We have gathered our favorite safety apps. Let’s start with our favorite apps for adults… [Photo Source] The Red Cross has prepared an excellent app with everything you need to know to prepare for a tornado. The app has step by step [...]
Read More safety, safety appsDon’t Get Rid of Your Home Phone
[Image Source] While most families love their cell phones, quite a few households still have an in-home phone. A home phone can be especially beneficial during power outages since most landlines still function when the electricity is out. Another benefit to a home phone is simply that you always know where it is and [...]
Read More 911, home phone, phone safety, safetyOnline Safety
Keeping your child safe while they are online is a top priority for parents as our kids become more engaged in the growing world of social media. Knowing the right precautions to take and having the right resources at your fingertips are valuable tools to help you keep your child as safe as possible. [...]
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[Image Source] The first time I went on a trip, I was five years old. My grandparents took me to Chicago to celebrate my 6th birthday. It was my first time being away from my parents. While the trip was a huge thrill, one thing my grandmother kept reminding me of was the importance of [...]
Read MoreHow to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, FamAlert has teamed with expert Feather Berkower and Parenting Safe Children. You put up a baby gate so your toddler won’t fall down the stairs, you strap your child into a car seat, you make sure your child wears a bike helmet and you use FamAlert to [...]
Read More abuse, child, childsafety, safety, sexual, sexualabuseKeeping Your Kids Safe Online
[Photo Source] Keeping your child safe while they are online is a top priority for parents as our kids become more engaged in the growing world of social media. Knowing the right precautions to take and having the right resources at your fingertips is valuable in helping you keep your child as safe as possible. [...]
Read More Internet Safety, keeping kids safe, online safetyPhone Safety
[Image Source] Does your child love to talk with his friends for hours on end? Do your kids argue over who gets to use the phone next? Does your preschooler ask you daily when he can call Grandma again? Most kids love to use the phone and are fascinated by its function. Although it’s important [...]
Read More cell phone safety, cell phones, phone safetyFood Safety
[Image source] One of my biggest pet peeves is going to someone’s house for dinner, opening their fridge, and seeing that their food safety practices are, well, lacking. I spent a lot of time in the restaurant and grocery business, so I know a lot more than most people about food safety. I realize [...]
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