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Adorable toddler girl at home, opening the fridge and selecting food

Are Fridge Locks Part Of Safe Parenting? It’s Complicated

My son was 5 years old when I bought the refrigerator lock, and I felt terrible about it. I asked for advice from friends, fellow … Read more

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 29, 2025

Baby sleeping in plain safe crib

Government Agency Goes Viral With Hilarious Posts About Safe Sleep

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 18, 2025

Jennette McCurdy, Miranda Cosgrove and cast of ICarly

Former Child Star Miranda Cosgrove Gives Advice To Stage Moms

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 10, 2025

Family doing laundry together

This TikTok Trend Makes Your Laundry Room Unsafe For Kids

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 8, 2025

Rear view of a child sitting on the edge of a backyard swimming pool. Concept photo of swimming pool danger and child water safety.

The Decision One Influencer Mom Will “Forever Second-Guess” After Son’s Death

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: August 24, 2025

school children crossing the street

What Age Can A Child Walk Alone To School, Parks, Or The Store?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 30, 2025

Former CPS Worker Advice

Former CPS Worker Lists Her Nine Parenting Rules

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 10, 2025

dramatic portrait of scared and stressed Asian Korean teenager girl or young woman with laptop computer suffering cyber bullying stalked and harassed with internet social media password hacked

Leaders Of Global Child Exploitation Org “764” Arrested – Here’s What Parents Need To Know

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 7, 2025

Portrait of a young woman at desk with laptop, fear

How Well Do We Know The Adults Our Kids Spend Time With?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 17, 2024

Man is watching children on playground while covering his face

What Should Your Child Yell When In Danger? This TikTok Video Is Being Praised By Moms

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 14, 2024

Child has wound on her face, stitched above her eyebrow

Child Therapist Offers Tips To Tell Accidental Injuries From Abuse

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 5, 2024

A child is in a car, leaning out the window and crying

Why You Absolutely Can’t Leave The Baby In The Car, Even For Five Minutes

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 3, 2024

Kids get excited for Christmas outside store window with tree and decorations

Misprints And Recalls: How To Safety Check Your Purchases Before Christmas

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: November 15, 2024

retail store, baby products section safety portable car seats

Counterfeit Car Seats Are The New Internet Scam Even If You Shop Online At Big Box Retailers

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: August 29, 2024

Row of school buses

The Parents Of School Shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis Found Not Responsible By A Jury

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: August 22, 2024

Kids on social media

Screenless Time: Prying Your Kids Off Social Media This Summer

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 17, 2024

Preventing Drowning: Essential Water Safety Tips for Parents of Young Children

Preventing Drowning: Essential Water Safety Tips for Parents of Young Children

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: May 2, 2023

Preventing Hot Car Deaths

Preventing Hot Car Deaths

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: May 1, 2023

Make Your Home Safer During National Window Covering Safety Month

Make Your Home Safer During National Window Covering Safety Month

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: October 24, 2016

The Right Seat

Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat?

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: September 20, 2016

How to Shop Safely with Your Kid from Infancy Through Childhood

How to Shop Safely with Your Kid from Infancy Through Childhood

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: June 7, 2016

How to Put a Car Seat on a Shopping Cart: Never Balance a Car Seat on a Shopping Cart

How To Safely Put A Car Seat In A Shopping Cart

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: February 4, 2016

Dresser with Bottom Drawers Open

An Almost Accident and the Importance of Anchoring Furniture

Written by: Heather Johnson

Published on: May 24, 2015