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Posted by: Laura Dattner, MA on Jun 24, 2025

Farms can be a fun and enriching place for kids, but they can also be dangerous. Discover key tips to help prevent injuries, from setting up safe play areas to supervising around animals and equipment. Keep your kids safe while they explore life on the farm.

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Backyard Playsets: How to Keep Children Safe
Backyard playsets offer hours of fun, but without proper setup and supervision, they can lead to injury. Discover expert tips on choosing safe equipment, creating a secure play space, and preventing common hazards to keep outdoor play safe and enjoyable.
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5 Tips for Swimming Pool Safety
Planning a pool day with the kids? Before you dive in, brush up on these 5 essential tips to help prevent drowning and keep your little ones safe while they splash and play.

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Carnival Ride Safety

Jul 12, 2022

Read about some tips for keeping safe on amusement rides. Read More

Home Safety Series: Stairs and Hallways

Home Safety Series: Stairs and Hallways

Jun 14, 2022

There is nothing more enticing to a newly mobile child than stairs. We want kids to be able to use the stairs safely. Until they’re old enough to get up and down the stairs on their own, follow these three steps to make your stairs safer for your children. Read More

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The Dangers of High-Powered Magnets

Jun 07, 2022

High-powered magnets can be fun, exciting and educational, but what many parents don’t suspect is that they can be dangerous. Read More

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Home Safety Series: The Kitchen

May 12, 2022

The kitchen is the heart of many families’ homes. Because it’s used so often for a variety of activities, it’s a high-risk injury area. Follow these tips to keep your family safer in the kitchen. Read More

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Bunk Bed Safety

May 05, 2022

Although bunk beds can open up the possibilities of what you can do with your space, there are about 36,000 bunk-bed related injuries among children every year in the United States. Parents can help prevent these injuries by talking to their children about how to use bunk beds safely and taking the proper precautions in their child’s room.  Read More

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TikTok Challenge or Not, Nonpowder Firearms Are Dangerous for Children

Mar 22, 2022

A new TikTok challenge is encouraging people to shoot soft gel balls at others with a gel-ball gun or an airsoft gun. While the gel balls often simply startle their targets and leave small bruises upon impact, more serious injuries can happen. Read More

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Bringing Home a Puppy

Feb 22, 2022

Adults need to be on the same page regarding getting a new dog and have a discussion about responsibilities and adaptations before even meeting a dog. Dogs are a time commitment each day and for several years to come. Read More

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Winter Car Seat Safety

Feb 03, 2022

We all want to keep kids warm, but when kids wear a coat in their car seat, it often makes the harness too loose. Save the puffy coats for playgrounds and playing in the snow, and use these tips for staying warm and safe in the car. Read More