safety

Pediatricians are excellent resources for caring for your baby. But they may not share ways to avoid 100% preventable child deaths. Tips to prevent needless deaths:

The Florida Department of Transportation provides a service called the Florida 511 Traveler Information System.

Every 10 days a child dies from accidentally being left in a hot car. In minutes, a child’s body can reach up to 104 degrees, and death can occur.

Fireworks are a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but accidents can happen quickly.

For seasoned Floridians who think they know all the hurricane preparation tips, check out the latest hurricane guide published by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council at TampaBayPrepares.org. There are tons of suggestions beyond peanut butter, bottled water and extra batteries.

During summer break, you may have more kids at home or have them for longer periods. Distractions and stressful situations can spell danger for kids. You can prevent accidents from happening to your family.

The “U Drive – U Text – U Pay” campaign brings awareness to the dangers of distracted driving. In Florida, there are two proposed bills that would make texting while driving a primary offense, meaning you could be pulled over for it.

The season for poolside get-togethers with friends and family is quickly approaching, and with it, the need for parents and caregivers to keep water safety top of mind.

Until last year, unsafe sleep was the leading preventable cause of death for children under age 6 in the Tampa Bay area. But that changed last year when 18 children accidentally drowned – four more deaths than those caused by unsafe sleep.

Florida’s “Move Over” law requires drivers to move over one lane – safely – for stopped law enforcement, emergency or utility vehicles and disabled cars on the side of the road.

This New Year, make a resolution that could save a child’s life: Baby-proof your home. Since drowning is the leading cause of preventable death for children ages 1 to 4 in Tampa Bay, it’s important to take steps to prevent accidental drownings.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but all that decorating, baking and family gathering also make it a time for mishaps.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but all that decorating, baking and family gathering also make it a time for mishaps.

Water safety for children is often on the minds of parents and caregivers at the pool or beach in the summer. However, half of all accidental drownings in Tampa Bay this year happened in ponds or bathtubs.

In 2017, Florida ranked second in the nation for identity theft complaints. According to Florida’s Office of the Attorney General, here are steps you can take to curb the damage of this crime if you find yourself a victim:

Last year’s active hurricane season proved how a major storm can cause severe damage to communities. With this in mind, it’s important that board members of master-planned communities take precautions for resident safety. Here are our top tips:

You may have heard that Florida is the “lightning capital” of the world. Well, not the world, but definitely the country. Florida has had more than 2,000 lightning injuries over the past 50 years.

Drowning is the second-leading cause of preventable death among children ages 1-14 in the U.S., and one of the top five causes internationally. And for children ages 1-4, most drownings occur in home swimming pools.

With hurricane season starting on June 1, it’s important for parents of young children to get prepared now for a potential evacuation. One thing to think about: Unsafe sleep practices are a leading cause of preventable death among infants, so make plans to ensure a safe sleep environment for your baby.

Memorial Day weekend is around the corner, and many people are going to be enjoying the long weekend at the beach, by the pool or on a boat.

With all the joy surrounding a baby’s birth, it’s important to remember these safety tips:

It’s that time of year again – holiday shopping season. As you’re looking for the perfect gifts for kids, keep these safety tips in mind:

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and giving thanks. But if your family decides to change the traditional turkey this year to a deep-fried turkey, there are a few things to keep in mind to stay safe during your Thanksgiving meal prep:

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s important to remember that more children will be out and about at fall festivals and trick-or-treating events leading up to the big night.

In the United States, nearly 1.6 million crashes result from texting and driving. Florida is one of 47 states with a distracted-driving ban, but statistics show driver habits aren’t changing.

Shaking an infant – even once – can be fatal. In most cases of shaken baby syndrome, the caregiver responsible cannot handle the stress of a baby crying. Follow these steps to make sure anyone caring for your child is prepared:

Every year a parent or caregiver inadvertently forgets a child in a vehicle and tragedy strikes. Not counting vehicle crashes, heatstroke is the leading cause of death in automobiles for children under age 14.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the Tampa Bay area. Help keep kids safe with these water safety tips:

While it’s always beach season in Tampa Bay, more residents and tourists are flocking to our white-sand beaches. Keep these safety tips in mind for your next beach day: