Every year, on December 1st, people all over the world get together to commemorate the struggle in the global fight against HIV and AIDS. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that there are approximately 33 million people infected with the disease around the world, it is becoming more and more important for everyone to act. 1 million people in the US are living with HIV, and as many as 25% are unaware of their infection; potentially putting others risk. Continue reading World AIDS Day: Get Involved »

The American Association of Poison Control Centers finds that over 2 million Americans come into contact with poisonous materials each year. Their statistics show that more than 90% of exposures to poison occur in the home, and most of the victims of that exposure are children under 6 years old. All of our homes contain potentially unsafe things, from medicine and bathroom cleaners, to insecticide and nail polish removal. The list of these poisonous items is a long one, and significantly longer if there are small children in the home. The National Capital Poison Center suggests a few tips for preventing poisoning in both children and adults in your household Continue reading Help Your Kids Avoid The “Yuk Face” »

by John Walsh

As you can imagine, I do a lot of traveling, and I’m constantly in and out of airports and hotel rooms. Since more people travel during the Thanksgiving period than at any other time, I know a lot of you will be heading out to see relatives and take some well-deserved time off over the coming weeks. So, I thought it would be a great time to share some travel-related safety tips I’ve come across. Whether we’re constantly on the go, or only travel during the holidays, we all want to get through security check points quickly and sleep easy in hotels knowing that we, and our kids, are safe. Here are a few things to think about as you get ready to go Continue reading John Walsh: Protect Your Family While Traveling During The Holidays »

For kids today, time spent on the internet can have as much of an impact on their social lives as many real world activities. Unfortunately, this means that your kids could potentially be exposed to negative interactions as well, such as cyberbullying. Typically this involves harassment or embarrassment through instant messenger, email, or chat rooms and message boards. As many as 1/3 of teens online say they have been victimized. In some instances, it can make its way into your child’s real world life, and cause some very traumatic outcomes. The tragedy of Megan Meier serves as a gruesome reminder of the potential real world consequences for a victim of cyberbullying. Continue reading Stand Up To Cyberbullying »