Whether going to a sporting event, a parade, carnival, or even just shopping at the mall, you will very likely be taking your kids along at some point. But a crowded place can be a dangerous place if a kid gets lost. So it’s really important that your kids know what to do in case they get separated from you. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers a few helpful suggestions for how you and kids can make sure you do the right thing when in a crowd situation Continue reading Don’t Get Lost In A Crowd »

For Halloween, parents know that they need to take precautions to make sure that their kids have a safe time as they prepare their costumes and head out trick-or-treating. We’ve been giving you some tips on how to make sure your kids are careful when out on the streets, and even shown you some alternatives to trick-or-treating. But regardless of however you and your kids decide to celebrate Halloween, there’s a good chance your kids may end up with lots of candy. Its important that you make sure your kids know not to eat a single piece of candy until they bring it home for you to inspect. But on top of that, parents and kids need to know that eating too much candy can make kids sick, cause cavities, or gain weight. The experts at KidsHealth offer up some additional advice for how to keep your kids safe and healthy Continue reading Don’t Get Sick Of Halloween Candy »

Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for kids. The fun of dressing up, going to parties, and getting tons of candy means that kids have a lot to look forward to. But unfortunately, here at AMW we know that Halloween isn’t always fun and games, and can in fact end up being very dangerous if you don’t take certain precautions. Kids and adults should be aware of some of the risks that exist out on the street on Halloween. Experts from the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center warn that on Halloween, there is a significant increase in burns, falls, and pedestrian injuries. Kids are more than 4 times as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween than on any other night of the year. So here are some tips from the National Safety Council to help keep your night fun and safe Continue reading Halloween Can Be Scary…& Safe »

This Halloween, safety-minded parents with young kids might find that besides traditional trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, there are several fun alternatives for children to engage in that help to keep them protected from the dangers of the streets. The AMW Safety Center helps to point you in the right direction. Continue reading Trick-Or-Treat Alternatives »