According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 2.5 million children are injured or killed by accidents in the home every year. While there are many potential hazards in any home that could be dangerous to a child, there are also simple safety devices that you can easily install in your home to help protect kids from injury.
The CSPC lists a number of safety items that you can install yourself to childproof your home:
You want to make sure to choose sturdy, well-made products that will help protect your kids from injury, but you also want them to be easy to use. The CSPC also advises that nothing is entirely childproof, and if you have older children, be sure to re-secure safety devices that they may undo. Check out this CSPC guide for even more information on safety devices that can help protect the children in your home.
There are approximately 200 million registered firearms in the United States. 1,500 children are injured each year by the accidental discharge of a firearm in the home. There are several steps you can take to ensure a gun does not end up in your child’s hands. Continue reading Keep Your Kids Safe From Firearms In The Home »
According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 70 percent of Americans who use the internet have purchased a product online. While the internet can make shopping from home quick and convenient, consumers may be unwittingly making it convenient for thieves to steal their personal information. Sally Greenberg from the National Consumers League (NCL) offers some simple advice for you to keep in mind when shopping online. Continue reading Outsmart Scammers: Stay Secure When Shopping Online »
Camping can be a great way to spend time with your family, but the most important thing that you will need to remember is to be prepared.
Kids Health warns that not being properly prepared for a sudden change in weather, or becoming lost are two of the most common problems experienced by campers. Before leaving for your trip, be sure to carry the right clothing for the weather, and learn as much as you can about map reading and recognizing your location. Continue reading Keeping It Safe When You’re Camping »
Since launching in 1998, the CyberTipline has received over 500,000 reports of suspected child exploitation. These tips have helped authorities in nabbing monsters like Richard Goldberg and Kenneth Freeman.
According to the experts from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the internet makes it possible for more pedophiles to share exploitative images and to perpetuate a seemingly endless cycle of abuse: each time an image is shared online, that child is victimized again.
These crimes leave more of a footprint than people realize.
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