Articles for infants and toddlers
Preparing for a baby
Put these to-dos on your list to get ready for a baby.
Tips for traveling with a toddler
Traveling with little ones can be stressful. Help make toddler travel easier, safer and more relaxing with these ideas.
Choosing a safe baby crib
Create a safe sleep environment for your infant with these tips.
Buying the best child car seat
One of your most important parental purchases: the life-saving car seat
Car seats and child passenger safety
Learn current car seat safety guidelines and backseat safety to help keep your child safe.
Articles about children safety
Teaching your kids emergency preparedness
Weather emergencies may scare your kids, but helping them understand what to expect can help reduce the stress.
Teaching your kids emergency preparedness
Weather emergencies may scare your kids, but helping them understand what to expect can help reduce the stress.
Young kids and window safety
These safety precautions can help prevent a tragic fall.
Outdoor and picnic food safety
Food safety and illness prevention are important when cooking and dining outdoors. We have food prep, storage and cooking tips.
DIY pest management & wildlife control tips
Tired of dealing with underground animals and nuisance wildlife? Try these wildlife control ideas.
Protect your kids from heatstroke in hot cars
It's important to protect kids from extreme heat, so read these car safety pointers.
Teaching your kids emergency preparedness
Weather emergencies may scare your kids, but helping them understand what to expect can help reduce the stress.
How to prevent pediatric burns
Children can get burned in numerous ways. Here are steps you can take to prevent pediatric burns.
Articles for outdoor activities
Chillin' and grillin': Check out our charcoal and gas grilling safety tips
Avoid some of the most common grilling dangers.
Backyard playground and trampoline safety tips
Playing in a backyard playground can cause injuries. Learn some playground and trampoline safety rules to help make outdoor play safer.
Camping safety made simple
Choose your campground and pack for a comfortable experience with these camping safety tips.
Canoe and kayak safety
Things to consider for a safer canoe or kayak trip.
Stay warm and safe during winter activities
Use these tips to help reduce the risks related to cold and keep you safe during your winter activities.
Bike safety for kids
Once kids learn to ride a bike, they can benefit from learning bike safety such as wearing helmets, which routes to take and how to “ride right” with the flow of traffic.
Articles for back to school
School bus safety tips
Whether it's back to school time or later during the school year, here are some tips about school bus safety rules for children, parents and school bus drivers.
Your guide to playground safety
Help keep the play fun, not dangerous.
Back to school safety tips for kids and parents
Whether they're walking or biking to school, riding the bus or driving on their own, here are safety tips to teach your children as they head back to school.
Volunteering at a school
Volunteers in schools are an integral part of helping students and teachers and building stronger communities. There are countless ways for you to give back, starting today.
Change a life: Mentor a child
Become a reading mentor and you can help boost literacy, one child at a time.
Articles about family activities
Give back on Good Neighbor Day!
National observance seeks to inspire action across the U.S.
Halloween safety tips
Safety suggestions for trick or treaters, drivers and homeowners providing treats.
Ideas to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day
Love-your-planet activities for everyone in your family.
How to start volunteering and love it
Find the right fit to help your community and feed your passion.
The impact of your volunteer hours
There are countless ways to volunteer in community efforts that don't take lots of time.
Articles about children and money
Teaching kids to save money
Help children set goals for their money to set up a lifetime of good financial habits.
Teaching kids how to save for college
Teach your kids good financial habits.
Child identity theft: A hidden but real danger
Thieves use children's information for credit fraud, so don't let it go undiscovered.
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