Elementary Aged

The Importance of Building Resilience in Your Child

Do you want your child to be independent, a problem solver, and confident in their own abilities? We all do! Building resilience in your child is beneficial to their growth…

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Recall Knowledge: Are My Kids Toys and Gear Safe?

According to a recent article in USA Today “at least 1,127 toy recalls were issued from Feb. 24, 1974, to Nov. 3, 2022. The most commonly recalled items were dolls,…

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Elementary Aged Toy Safety This Holiday Season

During elementary school, our children quickly go from simple, less expensive toys to seemingly more expensive toys overnight... They also seem to be toys that allow them to test their…

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Combining Tradition & Safety | Holiday Cooking Guide

The holidays are a time for traditions and for many families and friends that involves food and cooking. It also means getting the youngest in our families involved in those…

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Is Your Family Prepared for an Emergency?

FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) established National Emergency Preparedness Month in September of 2004. Every September, the agency focuses on helping families, business, and communities prepare for emergencies of…

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Grandparents Day – An Opportunity to Address Multigenerational Changes

Since 1978, Grandparents Day has been an opportunity to acknowledge grandparents and grandparent-like figures in children’s lives. Celebrated on the Sunday after Labor Day, it is a time to honor…

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How to Talk to Your Child About Lockdown Drills

If you have a child in school, chances are you have heard about lockdown drills. Like fire drills, tornado drills, or even the retired nuclear bomb drills, lockdown drills teach…

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Creating Safer Communities with National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. First launched in 1984, National Night Out aims to make neighborhoods across the country safer…

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Keeping Kids Healthy in a Food Desert

Many people look forward to summer all year long but for some parents, summertime means worrying about keeping healthy food stocked for their kids. There are many urban areas across…

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Staying Safe on Your Family Vacation; at the Hotel

Recently, we were joined by Eliza McCoy, the Vice President of Awareness and Prevention Programs at the AHLA Foundation, the American Hotel and Lodging Association. In her role, Eliza…

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