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1 Behind The Wheel: The Best Cars for Families
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2 Tough Conversations: Books to Help Children Understand Good Touch vs. Bad Touch
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3 Do You Secure Your Furniture to the Wall?
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4 Ensuring a Safe Ride: How Bugaboo Strollers Are Tested
Shopping
5 Five Tips to Keeping Your Child Safe While Shopping
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6 5 Tips For Grocery Shopping With Kids
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7 Father Saves Son from Mountain Lion Attack
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8 Diaper Saves Baby's Life
Eco
9 Make Earth Day Every Day! 5 Simple Tips For Families
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10 5 Vehicles With Kid-Friendly Features
Safety
11 Buckle Up and Take This Car Seat Safety Quiz!
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12 6 Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season
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13 Do You Let Your Kids Taste the Batter?
kid gear
14 Bumpers Are Officially Bumped
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15 Rock Climbing With a Toddler on Your Back: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding Me?
Safety
16 Tambino's Creative Bed Rails So Your Child Can Safely Slumber
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17 Who Is Responsible for 2nd Degree Burns on Kids' Feet?
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18 Are Cute Bumpers Worth the Risk?
You've plugged up your outlets and covered the corners of your tables, but have you ensured that your TV is safe for your toddling tot? We're not talking about the programs you choose to show your kids, but the actual device itself. Yesterday, a 13-month-old Chicago toddler was playing in his apartment when he "tagged" the TV as part of a game. Instantly, the TV fell off of its perch, crushing Read more
For Menna Pritchard, rock climbing, hiking, and surfing are a way of life —and she isn't going to let a lil thing like a baby get in her way of a great adventure. The single mama is at the center of a storm of controversy since turning to Facebook to post a photo of herself rock-climbing with her daughter Ffion, 2, strapped to her back. In the image, mama Menna is wearing a helmet for Read more
As parents, we all want the safest, most secure way of transporting our families from point A to point B. If the car is good-looking, well that's just a bonus. So when U.S. News Best Cars released its 2012 Best Cars for Families Awards earlier today, we couldn't wait to share the results. Check out the highlights, and let us know — how does your family get around? Do you agree with these Read more
As the parent of a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, I've been fortunate to watch Lily age gracefully into her twilight years while maintaining much of her spunk and agility. But each day I encounter clear signals that she's achieved senior citizen status: the onset of cataracts makes her timid around now-blurry strangers, and bathroom breaks are a frequent necessity (or so our carpet has Read more
There's more to picking a tot's holiday gift than meets the eye! Sure, we go into the store armed with lists of toys that will make our lil ones grin ear to ear, but smart mamas know there's still more work to be done. Before putting a toy in your cart and moving on, be sure it is safe for the intended recipient. From what to look for on the box to which toys to avoid, follow our tips to ensure Read more
Cyber Monday is almost here, and if you're sitting at your desk cruising the sales right now, beware: dangerous viruses abound. Now that you're in shopping mode, a few reminders can go a long way to keeping your identity and computers safe from virtual disaster. Beware of unknown links — Just because something shows up in your inbox or on your Facebook wall doesn't mean it's not spam. If you Read more
Packed parking lots and crowded stores aren't playgrounds for kids, but most parents have to take their tykes shopping at some point. To ensure your children's safety during trips to the mall — especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season — check out these simple tips that provide peace of mind. Read more
We at Savvy love a good discount, and while I'm not sure I'm going to make it to the all the mega sales this Friday, I admire those of you who persevere for a good deal. It's an exciting time for both shoppers and our slowly recovering economy, so I'm all for the start of the season of consumerism. Before you go, take some time to make sure your shopping spree is as safe and efficient as Read more
Happy NLPPW (National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week)! It may not be as fun a holiday as Halloween, but it's just as important — which is why the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) teamed up to launch an all-out media blitz warning Read more
Keep your kids safe on Halloween! The holiday is a childhood favorite filled with costumes, loot bags, and tons of candy. But before heading out on your evening adventure, download a few safety apps to your iPhone. Read more
