AAA sends warning at the start of summer: The 100 deadliest days for teen drivers
Memorial Day has come and gone, and this week marks the start of the โ100 deadliest days for teen drivers.โ AAA reports an average of seven people will die, every day, in crashes involving teen drivers between now and Labor Day.
Parenting with purpose: Talking to your kids about sex
May is Sex Education Month. According to Planned Parenthood, kids and teens who have regular conversations with their parents about sex are less likely to take risks with their sexual health. But these talks can be awkward for both parties. Itโs a tough topic, but one that shouldnโt be ignored.
What to do when your kids want what others have
If you're the parent of a tween or teen, you've probably been asked at some point to buy them whatever is popular at school, like the latest name brand tumbler, skincare, or smartphone. But, what if the item is too pricey or you donโt think they need it?
Florida bill to keep children under 16 off social media moves forward amid debate on governmentโs role, parental rights
Amid a debate about the role of government and parental rights, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to keep children under the age of 16 off social media platforms.
Facebook and Instagram roll out new tools to help parents keep their teens safe online
Online stranger danger is a real concern on social media. As a result, Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has rolled out new tools for parents that will limit messages with kids. This, as state lawmakers want to ban minors from using social media altogether.
Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out for
Halloween is right around the corner, and with over 44 million children gearing up to transform into witches, wizards, pirates, and princesses, it's important for parents to be aware of some crucial safety measures. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and happy Halloween.
โThis is happening every weekโ: 125 children left alone in vehicle that was then stolen, nonprofitโs data shows
Since the beginning of the year, 125 children have been left alone in a vehicle that was then stolen, according to a national nonprofit car safety organization that is warning parents and caregivers about the risk.
1 in 3 parents gives unnecessary fever-reducing meds. Why doctors want you to stop.
All right parents let's be honest. When you feel your child's forehead and it's warm, do you immediately reach for the meds? Pediatricians say giving them a fever-reducing medication isnโt always the right thing to do โ but why?
Cracking the Code: I-TEAM helps parents decipher emojis used by teens to hide drug use
Drug dealers have been talking in code for years out of fear law enforcement might be listening to their conversations. But now, your teenagerโs cellphone is making it easier than ever to communicate using emojis as code words for drugs.
Parents, hereโs how to vet your babysitter
Finding a babysitter you can trust could be as easy as calling up a family member -- but it's not that simple for every parent. For those who need to employ a sitter, KidSafe Foundation has some advice for finding the right person to handle the responsibility.
Families need to be aware of these hidden drowning dangers for kids
More children drown between the months of May and August than any other time of the year. While no parent or relative ever thinks it could happen to their family, Florida has more young children who die from drowning than any other state in the country.