Fire prevention starts at home. Kitchen appliances, indoor fire places and heaters, and electrical sockets and wires are all common potential fire hazards. Consider possible risks when installing, using, or storing items in your home that may contribute to an unexpected fire starting. Make a plan with your family should a fire occur in your home and have extinguishers readily … [Read more...]
Car Seats Protect Children
Many risk factors come into play when a car crash occurs. Seatbelts and car seats save lives and protect passengers from serious injuries during an accident. It's extremely important to understand the proper use of car seats to keep children safe in a collision. It's the law in Alaska that while a vehicle is moving seatbelts must be worn and car seats be used correctly. Choose … [Read more...]
Internet Safety For Kids
It's important to maintain rules and guidelines to keep children safe when using computers and other devices to access the internet. Frequently review rules and safety tips with your children to help them stay aware of potential risks. Also, review the sites and content your children access on a regular basis. Being aware of what your child can see, and has seen, will help you keep them … [Read more...]
Preventing Child Abduction
Child abduction is a serious concern and parents must take steps to constantly protect their children. There are things parents can do to keep children alert and safe from potential abduction. Protect Children Protect children from strangers. Do not label clothing or backpacks with names or identifying information. Abductors can use the information to gain the child’s trust. Know … [Read more...]
Driving In School Zones
School zones are designated areas near a school where drivers should be more cautious and look for children. Children can often be unpredictable, so drivers should slow down and stay alert to make school zones safer. Slow Down The speed limit in school zones decreases so that drivers can stop quicker. Children may not see cars coming when they cross the road, or may be distracted … [Read more...]
Children’s Eye Health
Eye health is important at every stage in life. Vision problems aren't uncommon for kids as one in every four school age children experiences a problem with their vision. Even infants experience vision issues that could impact their ability to learn and develop motor skills. Identifying Issues It can be difficult at first to notice an issue with a child's vision. As children grow, … [Read more...]
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