As colder weather begins to roll in, you will want to start thinking about winter weather safety for you and your kids. One of the dangers parents need to be aware of is frostbite, which happens when body tissue becomes frozen.  Children are usually at a greater risk of frostbite than adults because they tend to lose heat from their skin faster than adults, but also because they might not be so quick to come in from the cold if they are out having fun.

Suiting your kids up in warm winter clothes is the first step in protecting them against frostbite. At Kids Health, they warn to also watch out for frost nip, an early warning symptom for frostbite. This usually happens to areas that are exposed to the cold, like cheeks, ears, nose, fingers and toes, which become red and numb. This can be treated at home by doing the following Continue reading Protect Your Kids From Frostbite This Winter »

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that heat accounts for nearly 700 fatalities every year. With summer temperatures soaring, it sometimes feels as if there is no end in sight.

Some precautions to escape serious physical symptoms due to heat exposure seem obvious but are frequently forgotten or the effects of high temperatures are under estimated. Continue reading Don’t Become a Heat Related Statistic »

If you’re like us, you’ve been spending a lot of time out in the summer sun recently. You might be exercising, or just playing sports with friends for fun, but you need to be careful with how much you exert yourself and the amount of sun you and your family are taking in. Some examples of potentially serious heat injuries include heat exhaustion, and exertional heat stroke, which can result in death. In fact, almost 700 Americans die each year from heat-related injuries like dehydration and overheating. Continue reading Keeping Cool While Exercising In The Summer Sun »

One of the most important aspects of any emergency plan is making sure your family will have enough food to weather the storm. Whether there’s a power outage, a hurricane, a flood, or an other disaster, you need to plan to feed your family. Luckily, there are preparations you can make in advance, as well as action you can take during an emergency. Continue reading Emergency Food for Thought »