Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider
Food allergies don’t have to leave your child in the cold when it comes to summer camp. You can help them stay safe and healthy with a few simple tips. For parents, there are a few questions to ask.
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Summer Food Safety Tips
Like cold and flu season, there seems to be a food-borne illness season – it’s said that food-borne illness is at its peak in the summer months. The warm temperatures of summer are the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive,… Continue reading
Fireworks Safety – How to Have a Safe 4th of July Fireworks at Home
Fireworks are an important part of any 4th of July celebration. Some cities have their own regulations about individuals firing them off, so fireworks safety may not be as much of a concern. If your city doesnít have these restrictions, you’ll want to know how to have a safe 4th of July fireworks display at home.
To begin with, youíll want to find out your city’s laws about using fireworks. Some places only place restrictions on personal fireworks displays if there is a fire hazard concern. Other areas will limit the areas where fireworks can be used. Checking with your city will ensure you know their requirements, restrictions and avoid any possible fines for using fireworks if theyíre not allowed.
It is also important for all children to understand that they should not handle fireworks of any kind. They can be so dangerous
if not handled properly. Even those fireworks which seem harmless, like snakes or sparklers, can cause serious injuries. Fireworks should only be handled by adults and preferably only those who know how to use them safely.
Some adults enjoy drinking alcohol while celebrating on the Fourth of July. However, alcohol and fireworks simply don’t mix. If the person who is planning the fireworks is drinking, it would be best to allow someone who hasnít been drinking set off the fireworks.
Be sure to have a water hose, water bucket or a fire extinguisher nearby when using fireworks. One person responsible for acting as a ëfiremaní would also be a good idea. This way youíll be able to extinguish any flames or fireworks and be ready for emergencies.
Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe on the Road this Summer
The time has come! Your teen has just received his license and the worry begins. Although summer is just around the corner, teens that drive will be spending more time on the road. To this end, here are tips for… Continue reading
Tools to Help Parents Monitor Children’s Internet Activity
Children of all ages are using the internet these days. Parents know children need access to the internet for school but they’re concerned about their child landing on a page with inappropriate content. The following are some tools to help… Continue reading
How to Protect Your Child during Outdoor School Sports
Children love to spend time outdoors when the temperatures get warmer. Some children play outdoor school sports while others simply spend time outdoors at home. If your child is an athlete, here’s how to protect them during outdoor school sports.… Continue reading
How to Manage Children with Food Allergies
Children who have food allergies may not understand why they can’t eat peanut butter like their friends, or why they react so badly to milk or wheat. As a parent, you want to know how to manage children with food… Continue reading
Providing a Safe and Secure Home for your Child
Accidents in the home are the primary cause of death in U.S. children.
By taking a few simple precautions, these injuries can be avoided, making your home safe for your child and the children who visit it.
Here are a few suggestions on how to make your home more safe for young children.
FDA Warns Against Over the Counter Chelation
The FDA warned eight companies that market over-the-counter (OTC) chelation therapies that their products are unapproved drugs and it is a violation to make unsubstantiated claims about these products. Recently there has been an upsurge of chelation products in the internet. Chelation is a process to bind toxic chemicals such as heavy metals like lead and excrete them from the body. There have been claims that chelation can help a variety of diseases including autism, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and heart diseases. There are no studies to show that chelation can help these diseases. Unfortunately these diseases have limited medical treatment and preys on the desperation of patients seeking a cure. The only approved chelation therapies are by prescription only and need to be closely monitored by a physician. The prescription chelation treatments also have adverse side effects and must be monitored. Chelation therapies can cause severe dehydration and kidney failure if not used properly. In addition to causing serious medical problems, OTC chelation treatments may prevent patients from obtaing effective medical therapy. Some of these are marketed as dietary supplements but they fall under the FDA’s regulation because they claim to treat, mitigate, prevent, or diagnose disease.
Reviewing Parental Control Software
I don’t know about you, but I spent what seemed like endless hours on the phone as a teenager talking to friends about everything and nothing at the same time. We talked about teachers, we talked about other kids at… Continue reading
