The winter months give us plenty of opportunities to try fun sports such as skiing, sledding, snowboarding and the long standing family classic, ice-skating. But like any winter activity, kids and parents need to be aware of potential for injuries. According to statistics from the Safe Kids Campaign, as many as 16,000 children are injured in ice-skating related accidents. But you can keep the experience enjoyable and avoid the emergency room by taking the proper precautions when on the ice. The National Safety Council offers some great advice for you to carry along: Continue reading Don’t Let Safety Slip Away When Ice-Skating »

If you think it’s cold outside, your pets probably do too. After all, many have only a fraction of our body mass and can’t put on a sweater, turn up the thermostat or use an extra blanket when the temperature gets unbearable. That’s not to say you need to chain them next to the fireplace until spring, but be sure to pay close attention to where your pets are going and how they’re acting this time of year. Here are some tips from the ASPCA to help make sure that your dog or cat stays healthy and comfortable in wintertime. Continue reading Keep Your Pets Out of Winter Trouble »

Having fun in the snow is big business. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, 10.6 million people visited ski and snowboard resorts last winter. Fortunately skiing is relatively safe. The National Ski Areas Association reports an average of 37 deaths annually from ski and snowboard accidents as compared to 3600 swimming-related and 1000 bicycle relates fatalities. Continue reading Staying Safe On The Slopes »

If you live in a region affected by snow, you know that it can be harsh, burdensome, and even dangerous to navigate through. According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center, each year sees an average of 105 snow-producing storms that affect the continental United States and those storms kill hundreds of people each year. Many areas around the country have already seen many deaths and record snowfalls.

But winter storms don’t have to lead to tragic consequences, especially if you take the right precautions. Make sure you and your family stay safe from the cold by following these steps from the folks over at Kids Health Continue reading Don’t Get Left Out In The Cold »