Children are some of the most at-risk individuals during winter. They love being outside, but with outdoor activities comes danger. While parents generally put their children's needs first, that is not always the case when children are with others. For instance, a child in school should be monitored. If they are on the playground, it's important for someone to watch to make sure they do … [Read more...]
Social Media’s Impact On Today’s Youth
One thing almost no one escapes from is the media. Children, teens and adults are all affected by the media, even if they don't realize it. While social media does give kids and adults a voice that they may not have had before, there are drawbacks. Online users only see what others want them to see; they see personas that look perfect, which can be harmful to a child's ego. KNOW THE … [Read more...]
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month The holiday season is here. Before buying your child a new toy, stop and ask: Is this a safe toy? The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) 2018 toy report revealed more than 13 toy-related deaths, and 250,000 toy-related injuries in 2017. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Merdes Law Firm wants to help you create a happy, healthy, … [Read more...]
Children and Water Safety
Water Safety year-round is important. Drowning is the leading cause of preventable death for children 1 to 4 years old. One in five people who die from drowning are children 14 or younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another five need emergency care for non-fatal water injuries.* Drowning accidents are preventable. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Pool … [Read more...]
Safety At Home
Safety At Home Children should be safe at home. Research from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than twelve thousand children 19 and younger die each year from preventable accidents. Safety at home means keeping homes safer for children of all ages. Children get hurt more often because they are smaller and less aware of danger. They are also curious … [Read more...]
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
November is National Child Safety and Protection Month. Keeping our children safe on the Internet is more important than ever. Merdes Law Office reminds everyone that we must work together to keep our children safe. The holiday season is here. Kids will be out of school. They will have more time to use cell phones, tablets, personal computers, and games. Technology is a big … [Read more...]
