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Swimming is a life skill. It’s important for kids to become strong, confident swimmers.
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The arrival of summer means many families will be dusting off their bicycles. Before your children hop on and pedal off, know how you can help keep them safe.
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The Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation urges everyone to take the Car Free Challenge during the month of May. Bike or walk to work, or try cycling for short trips to the library, movies, post office. Sign up to log your car-free miles and win great prizes.
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Your child is your most precious cargo. As a parent, you want to think of yourself as Superwoman or Superman and believe that you can keep your child protected. We have the details on the Missouri and Kansas Car Seat Laws for you.
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Caring for children is a big responsibility and one that some preteens feel ready to take on. Many parents, however, are on the fence about it, wondering if their preteen is truly ready to care for other people’s children.
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Crib Safety
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List of Recalls of Baby and Children's Products, Winter 2009
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Walking is one of the most exciting milestones your child will accomplish. If you are eagerly anticipating watching your baby take his first steps, you are not alone. Here is the information you need as your baby makes a move into toddlerhood.
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What is the safest way for kids in Missouri and Kansas to get to school? It’s on that big yellow bus. Still there is much we can know and do to practice school bus safety. Read our tips.
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Striving for a “clean house,” many homeowners devote lots of time to cleaning kitchen countertops and cutting boards nearly every day, preferably with a disinfectant. But, do we pay attention to what may be lurking beneath the surface? All houses, particularly those in this region, have moisture. And, if you have too much moisture, there’s a strong chance that you have mold growing somewhere.
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According to a study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) there is an estimated 1.4 million high school sports injuries that lead to 500,000 doctors visits and 30,000 hospitalizations annually.
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Kids want a super cool status symbol tote. Parents want something affordable. You should consider numerous factors when selecting a book bag, and the physical well-being of your child and his spine should be your main focus.
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When you think of injuries and catching germs, shopping carts may not come to mind, but they should. “The last Consumer Product Safety Commission report estimated 1,700 children under age five being treated in emergency rooms nationwide for falls from shopping carts,” reports Jan Stegelman, director of Safe Kids Kansas. When you are well-informed, use common sense and keep an eye on your child, shopping becomes a pleasant experience with fewer risks.
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At some point, every parent is faced with the question of whether a child is ready to stay home alone. The Census Bureau estimates that nearly 7 million school-age children are routinely left at home by themselves. But there is no single answer to the question of readiness, no magical threshold for your child to pass. Some states have laws that specify an age at which children can be left alone, but neither Missouri nor Kansas do. The only requirement, according to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, is for parents to judge whether they can safely leave their children at home based on factors such as age, mental abilities, time of day, and length of time left alone.
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Summertime means longer days, endless outdoor fun along with unwelcome bug bites. In Kansas and Missouri, mosquitoes and chiggers are most common. However, itching and scratching do not have to be part of your warm weather activities. When you understand how to prevent bug bites and treat them if necessary, summer will become more enjoyable.
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Summer: it’s the season of sun and fun. It can be the most relaxing and enjoyable time to be a kid: lying around the pool, frolicking at the park. But the same sun that makes the summer so wonderful also poses risks. Parents and children need to be aware of the dangers of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and just simple overexposure resulting in sunburn.
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Summer is the perfect time for parents and kids to pick their toys for the season and get ready to enjoy more outdoor play, exercise, and a healthy, relaxed lifestyle. But to help assure that every play date is a safe one, TIA offers parents the following toy-related tips for a safe, active and fun summer:
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There are a number of simple yet very effective preventative measures parents can take to help ensure their children’s safety — and their own peace of mind — while cruising down Route 66. As a pediatrician, certified child passenger safety (CPS) technician, mother of three and author of Heading Home With Your Newborn I recommend the following tips to help families safely enjoy their time on the road:
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For kids and summertime, nothing spells relief from the hot sun like a dip in the swimming pool. It’s also a great deal of fun ... and that’s what kids want, after all. By practicing a few safety precautions, there’s no need for this pleasant, relaxing and cooling summer activity to turn to tragedy. Common sense — and swimming lessons — are key.
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Chances are, your child will spend a lot of time in the water the next couple of months. All that time in the water can cause swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal. It most commonly occurs in children who have spent a lot of time in the water.
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