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In November of 2014, tragedy hit Kaysville, Utah. One Sunday morning, a 12 year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed by a younger sibling in their home. While friends and family mourned, the Davis County Health Department sent out a tweet commenting on the need for child gun safety and awareness: “We urge all families to lock up firearms…
Read More“Repetitive head trauma chokes the brain! And turns man into something else.” These are the words of Dr. Bennet Omalu, played by Will Smith, in the popular movie Concussion. The movie addresses one of the most pressing questions in American sports: the question of whether playing football causes concussions. The movie was made in reaction to news…
Read MoreYou’ve heard it before: cars can be dangerous. But they may be even more dangerous than you think. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “during 2011 and 2012, an estimated 647,000 people were injured in non-crash incidents involving motor vehicles.” This means that staying safe in and around cars requires more than just a…
Read MorePumpkin patches, haunted houses, and creepy costumes on display in every store. Halloween is on our doorsteps. As you dust off the cobwebs from your spooky decorations and stock up enough sugar to feed Buddy the Elf for a year, take some time to prepare for what really matters this Halloween—your child’s safety. Halloween is…
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a campaign that PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) has sponsored every year since 2010. How to Prevent Bullying This year, National Stop Bullying Day falls on October 14. Even if your children are not victims of bullying, they have likely witnessed this ugly phenomenon. While about 28% of middle and…
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For any parent, the safety of your baby is of the utmost importance. While the safety precautions one can take to “baby-proof” a house are often common sense, there are many factors that can be easily overlooked, and could lead to an accident. This September is National Baby Safety Month. While your home may already be…
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National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is September 13. The Young Chef’s Academy sponsors the holiday and encourages kids to “take over the kitchen” and make a meal for their families. With supervision, this holiday could be a fun way to teach your children new skills. With mini cooks in the kitchen comes the…
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Jumping on a trampoline can be a great way to enjoy the summer days while also breaking a sweat. While some people have their own personal trampoline, many opt for a more extreme experience at a trampoline park. These warehouses are usually packed from wall to wall with trampolines and foam pits to enjoy. Most of these parks…
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